Survey Methodologies Expert

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Survey Methodologies ExpertLocation :Riyadh, SAUDI ARABIAApplication Deadline :16-Aug-22(Midnight New York, USA)Time left :14d 4h 34mAdditional Category :ManagementType of Contract :Individual ContractPost Level :International ConsultantLanguages Required :EnglishStarting Date :(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)01-Sep-2022Duration of Initial Contract :84 Working DaysExpected Duration of Assignment :84 Working Days **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:This consultancy aims to review, update , and support the development of an integrated framework to develop survey questionnaire / application and related guidance on survey implementation, with a focus on the official statistics to enable the GASTAT to produce globally-comparable statistics and to become a globally reference in the field of survey design and methodologies. In this context, The GASTAT/ survey design unit is seeking to recruit a survey methodologies expert to support the survey design work to be carried out by the unit. The survey methodologies expert will work on advance methodologies, in terms of the design and piloting of survey methodologies, as well as on the compilation of guidance on data collection. The survey methodologies expert will provide technical assistance related to design, reengineer,test, evaluating, validating and analyzing and implementation of the survey. The expert will also implement capacity building and knowledge transfer activities, including on-the-job-training. The responsibilities under this assignment include the following: -Technical support* Review and update designing process for new surveys* Benchmarking and reengineering existing surveys* Optimizing questionnaire for different type of respondents* Optimizing questionnaire for mode of data collection* Improving an existing survey - same mode* Improving an existing survey - changing mode* Transforming CAPI surveys to CATI and CAWI modes* Reviewing surveys* Developing CAWI surveys* Testing questionnaire (pre-field and field techniques)* Field technique - UX- UI for testing ? eye tracking and mouse tracking.* Analyzing Para-data *Capacity Development* In addition to delivering the above-mentioned technical support, the expert will advise the survey unit team on the best practices in relation to methodologies, concepts and frameworks.* Delivering training to the staff in designing, developing, and tesing the survey* Training national team to plan and implement th survey* Building ToT within Survey unit to lead to train other units staff* Providing coaching and on-the-job-training for the staff as needed. * Expected Deliverables and Outputs Breakdown with details Time frame Deliverable 1: * Inception report and action plan 2 WDs Deliverable 2: * New survey design* Surveys benchmarking* Optimized questionnaire Deliverable 3: * Monthly report End of 1st Month Deliverable 4: * CAWI pplication* Operation Manual Deliverable 5: * 2nd Report End of 2nd Month Deliverable 6: * Testing Report* Testing operation Guide Deliverable 7: * Data anlysis Report* Data analysis Manual Deliverable 8: Deliverable 9: Mission Report End of Mission Total of Working Days 84 Working Days *Functional competencies:* Proven technical and intellectual skills in understanding and interpreting regional, national, and local social science indices.* Ability to understand and analyze and political dynamics in the region. Demonstrated ability for facilitation and coordination skills.* Demonstrated entrepreneurial abilities and demonstrated ability to work in an independent manner.* Background knowledge about the SDGs, United Nations and UNDP.* Good teamwork and interpersonal skills.* Flexibility and ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure. * Excellent drafting and formulation skills.* Excellent computer skills especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. *Leadership:* Demonstrated ability to think strategically and to provide credible leadership.* Demonstrated intellectual leadership and ability to integrate green finance with broader strategic overview and corporate vision.* Demonstrated flexibility in leadership by performing and/or overseeing the analysis/resolution of complex issues. Ability to conceptualize and convey strategic vision from the spectrum of development experience.* Managing Relationships:* Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strategic. *Partnerships:* Demonstrated well developed people management and organizational management skills.* Excellent negotiating and networking skills with strong partnerships in academia, technical* organizations and as a recognized expert in the practice area. *Managing Complexity:* Ability to address global development issues.* Demonstrated substantive leadership and ability to integrate knowledge with broader strategic, policy and operational objectives. Min. Academic Education * Advanced degree, preferably Master surveys methodologies, PhD prefered Min. years of r

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