Individual Consultant - Health and Sports Statistics Expert

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Individual Consultant - Health and Sports Statistics ExpertLocation :Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIAApplication Deadline :19-Jul-22(Midnight New York, USA)Time left :22d 4h 37mAdditional Category :ManagementType of Contract :Individual ContractPost Level :International ConsultantLanguages Required :Arabic EnglishStarting Date :(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)04-Sep-2022Duration of Initial Contract :3 months - 64 working daysExpected Duration of Assignment :The expected duration of the work is up to 3 months **UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.** * Usage of statistics and information* Production of statistics and information* Application of advanced technologies in collecting and analyzing datasets* Communications and awareness towards statistical knowledge* Governance of statistical sector -General background information relevant to the assignment:Saudi Arabia has realised and sustained, for the last four decades, remarkable progress along the socio-economic development path. As a result of this, the Kingdom has been able to move to a high-income country. The GDP, for instance, increased from SR 156 billion in 1969 to SR 2,631 billion in 2018, putting the economy among the top 20 global economies in terms of size. Based on the annual ranking of the Human Development Index (HDI) of the Human Development Report, Saudi Arabia has steadily moved from the medium human development category in the 1990s to the very high human development category in 2018 at 0.857 value of HDI. The Saudi Vision 2030 represents an ambitious resolve with long-term goals and expectations founded on the strengths and capabilities of the Kingdom. It covers the three themes of a vibrant society, a thriving economy and an ambitious nation. A thorough review of the three themes and their underlying issues of national concern would reveal a holistic approach to development that encompasses the three dimensions of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): the social, the economic and the environmental. Saudi Arabia recognises that achieving the SDGs requires rigorous, real-time and continuous monitoring for which quality statistics is a must. The General Authority for Statistics (GaStat) has gone through a major revision of its corporate strategy and vision in alignment with the Saudi Vision 2030 and the SDGs. The revised strategy revolves around five pillars: Under the framework of the Institutional Support to Statistics project, UNDP provides technical support to the GaStat to strengthen the institutional and human capacities of the national statistical system to support evidence-based development planning and policy-making. Within this context, UNDP is seeking to recruit an Economist to provide technical and advisory support to GaStat to enhance the management of financial accounts and support the improvement of the statistical business registers in compliance with SNA 2008. -Scope of Work:The Sports Statistics Expert will provide technical assistance related to producing essential statistics that meet the ministry of sport including Mass Participation, Sports Venue and Employment, Human Capital, and Sports Expenditure. The Sports Statistics Expert will also implement capacity strengthening activities, including training and mentoring, for staff. He/ She will work under the supervision of the Director of Health and Sports Statistics. Specifically, the responsibilities under this assignment include the following: -Technical support-Apply the latest methodology to compile data about Sports.-Review and present the current status of the Sports data in Saudi Arabia to be the provider of Sports Statistics in the country.-Harmonize country statistics in accordance with internationally accepted definitions at all levels: national, regional, and global.-Design Sports Statistics Database platform, support the implementation, and advise on the application of methodologies to data analysis.-Determining the adequate size for the sample considering the financial resources, timeframe, and the objectives of the survey; Designing methods for calculating weights for survey data and estimating sampling errors.-Prepare descriptions and complete documentation of methodologies and procedures to produce data on Sports.-Compile, process, and manipulate data sets derived from a variety of sources such as administrative registers and previous surveys.-Assemble and examine original statistical material to ensure accuracy, clarity, and validity; makes appropriate adjustments.-Update statistical series in established formats. Applies new data and derived statistics, enters data on survey reports, and provides information for publications.-Prepare charts, graphs, and other outputs for reporting and presentation of various data.-Support the team to respond to internal/external requests on questions related to sports statistics.-Assist in liaising with other entities to obtain necessary statistical and other relevant information.-Perform any other relevant tasks requested by the supervisor.-Capacity Development* In addition to delivering the above-mentioned technical support, the Sports Statistics Expert will advise on principles and best practices in relation to Sports Statistics methodologies and frameworks.* Delivering training to staff in calculating Sports and maintaining Sports databases.* Providing coaching and on-the-job training for the staff as needed. -Expected Deliverables and Outputs:Breakdown with details Time frameDeliverable 1:Introducing the department and productsDeliverable 2:Deliverable 3:Deliverable 4:Data collectionDeliverable 5:Deliverable 6:11th week - 12h weekTotal of Working Days64 Working Days (3 Months) -Institutional Arrangement:* The duty station for the sports Statistics Expert in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He/ She will be embedded within the Deputyship for Health and Sports Statistics in GASTAT.* Reporting and follow-up Mechanism :* The expert will report on a monthly basis to his/her supervisor including activities, outputs, performance indicators, challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations. -The duration of the assignment:The expected duration of the assignment is expected to be up to 3 months from October to the 31 December of 2022 -The duty station and expected places of travel, if any:The duty station for the Health and Sports Statistics Expert is Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. * UNDP will cover the cost of business class travel of the individual and his family to the duty station, as well as their return to their home upon completion of their services. Travel costs are covered only in the event that the function will be undertaken physically in the duty station and excludes working from home arrangements.* Include any official travel expected to be associated with performing the functions.* UNDP will cover the cost of VIP class health insurance for the individual and his family. *Note:A written approval from UNDP and relevant authorities will be required to facilitate the consultants travel to any locations than stated on this TOR on official missions where necessary. -Reporting requirements, milestones, and payments:All proposals must be expressed in a lump sum amount. This amount must be all-inclusive.

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