Scope of work:

UNFPA Moldova is looking for an International Consultant to support the National Bureau of Statistics of Republic of Moldova.

The overall scope of this assignment is to evaluate the 2014 Population and Housing Census in Moldova, perform a Capacity and Needs Assessment and prepare the Action Plan for the 2020 Census Round in Moldova in alignment with UN/Eurostat recommendations and practices. In order to achieve the expected results, the following Objectives are to be accomplished:

1. Evaluate the entire 2014 Population and Housing Census in alignment with the 2010 Round UNECE recommendations;
2. Assess NBS’ institutional capacity to conduct the 2020 Round Population and Housing Census in Moldova;
3. Identify the areas where the NBS can improve its own capacity, and areas where the financial and technical assistance from the development partners may be necessary;
4. Elaborate a budgeted Action Plan for the 2020 Census Round;  

Required qualifications: 

Academic Requirements:

• Masters degree in mathematics, statistics, demography, economy, sociology, social sciences, or as equivalent 

Experience:

• At least 10 years of specific professional experience with statistical organizations/offices;
• Experience in conducting assessments of the statistical organizations/offices;  
• Previous experience in managing at least 2 censuses;  
• Experience working with administrative data and innovative technologies in census required  
• Involvement in the preparation of the EU / UN Census recommendation will be highly regarded;  
• Experience in technical capacity building or training is considered an asset;
• Experience with NBS in Moldova will be considered as advantage.
• Experience with UNFPA will be considered as advantage.  

Languages:

• Proficiency in English is required;
• Knowledge of Romanian or Russian will be an asset.   

Computer skills:  

• Excellent writing and communication skills; ▪
• Proficiency in use of current office software applications.  

UNFPA is committed to workforce diversity. Well qualified candidates, particularly women, persons with disabilities, Roma and other ethnic or religious minorities, persons living with HIV are particularly encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.  

Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

Interested candidates must submit in English the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:   Duly completed and signed P11 including past experience in similar assignments and at least 3 reference names.   The application should be submitted with the mark “International Consultant on Census Evaluation, Institutional Capacity and Needs assessment for the 2020 Census Round” by June 4, 2017, 23:59 (GMT+2:00) to jobs.moldova@unfpa.org    

Please note that selected consultants will be asked to submit a series of documents (health statement, certification of health insurance; passport, vendor form, security certificates etc.) before starting their assignment. Failure of candidates to submit a duly completed P11 form, as well as false representations on this form, shall constitute sufficient grounds for withdrawal of further consideration of the application. All information provided in the P11 form will be treated as strictly confidential.

Click below for Detailed Terms of Reference and P-11 Form

Detailed TOR  

P11