Position Summary

The Operations Specialist is based in Mozambique, Maputo, National Institute of Statistics (INE) Office and reports to the Technical Advisor, UNFPA Representative/Deputy Representative and to the President of INE.

The 2017 population and housing census is scheduled to take place 1-15 August 2017. It represents the single largest source of population data collected in Mozambique providing the state, public bodies and the private sector a full and detailed profile of the population and households down to the smallest geographical unit. It also provides the master sample frame for data collection during inter-census periods and will be central to setting and measuring targets developed as part of the Sustainable Development Goals. This project outputs include1) strengthening human and institutional resources ensuring quality collection and data analysis 2) increasing the capabilities of national agencies to plan, prepare and generate quality population census data; and 3) strengthening communication, confidence building and data culture promoting an inclusive census. This will lead to a better environment for evidence based decision-making and data collection supporting the main agencies mandated to collect population data improve human and material resources, analysis and dissemination of population data and widen the data and analysis available to policymakers. The Operations Specialist will work under the supervision of the technical advisor and project manager to support the forthcoming census. The Operations Specialist ensures efficient, fully accountable, smoothly functioning and well-managed services that facilitate programme implementation and delivery. This position provides support to the technical advisor in strategically undertaking operational functions including administration, finance, procurement, human resources, assetsand logistics.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in business administration, public administration, finance, human resources, information technology or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of practical experience in the field of population data collection including experience working on population census.
• Previous experience in operations management and knowledge of UNFPA procedures and procurement rules.
• Fluency in Portuguese or Spanish and English.