Consultant -Census Information Analyst

BACKGROUND:

The Government of Myanmar conducted a nationwide Population and Housing Census in March/April 2014 with technical, administrative and financial support from UNFPA. The department of population in the Ministry of Immigration and Population took the leadership in the implementation of the census data enumeration. The Main Results, which were launched and released on 29th May 2015, comprise a Union Report, 15 State/Region specific reports and a Highlights report of the Census results. Thematic reports are being prepared in three phases; the first phase is in progress while phase two starts in January, 2016. The entire thematic analysis is planned to be completed in August 2016. The census information has been disseminated to various stakeholders at Union and sub-national levels with the aim of achieving:- 1) increased availability of, and access to, Census data and information for a wide range of data users at the national and sub-national levels; 2) promote utilization of Census data at all levels of planning, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies, plans and programmes; and 3) improve Census data literacy and awareness among data users, the media and the general public, for more effective and meaningful use of the census information. 

Purpose of the Consultancy:

Based in the Census Project Office at the Department of Population, Ministry of Immigration and Population in Nay Pyi Taw, under overall guidance of UNFPA Country Representative, the Census Information Analyst Consultant reports directly to the UNFPA Census Chief Technical Adviser (CTA) and support him achieve the set census deadlines. He/she will be involved in specific technical assignments related to the census data analysis and dissemination activities outlined below. Census Information Analyst Consultant will work closely with the other members of the Census team and the Operation team at UNFPA Country Office in Yangon on census related activities.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

The consultant will undertake the following tasks:

•Support data processing team in checking data consistency during preparation of the thematic reports;

•Review and edit the 13 census thematic reports prepared by technical experts. In particular, he/she will support the CTA in coordinating thematic analysis work by collating comments from reviewers and potential data users. The consultant will help ensure that concerns of data users and reviewers are incorporated in final versions of the reports;

•Develop materials, presentations and briefs related to census progress and data dissemination for consultations, meetings and trainings, as needed;

•Present census project and census data and information at events, workshops, meetings as UNFPA resource person, as needed; •Mentor and build capacity of national counterparts in the analysis and dissemination of census data;

•Together with the CTA, engage with Government counterparts on technical matters relevant to the census;

•Review and edit draft report on Administration and Methodology of the 2014 Census detailing the processes and lessons learned. The report captures key components of the census. This report will be used as institutional memory of the future censuses.

•Be part of the team to edit the set of Township Census Reports; and

•Undertake any other tasks relevant to the 2014 Myanmar Census as required by UNFPA Representative and the Census CTA. KEY DELIVERABLES Some of the key deliverables of the consultant will be the following (please note that additional deliverables may be included, depending on stakeholder needs):

•Professionally edited copies of the 13 thematic reports where the figures, indicators and citations are validated within and across reports. Copies of dissemination materials targeting different audiences, which include members of parliament, media, researchers, Township data users, etc. These will be based on needs and demand;

•Professionally edited copy of the Administrative and Methodological Report;

•Edited copies of Township Census Reports; and

•Other deliverables as agreed during the course of 11-month-consultancy. The final edited publications must be of high quality in terms of details, analysis, relevance, utility and have the following attributes: •Concision: Covers the required materials in a relevant and wieldy manner

•Readability: Uses simple, professional and clear language (while maintaining technical rigour) •Analytical: Describes and interprets results of the data clearly and discusses policy implications of the specific themes.

Location and Duration;

The consultant will be based at the Census Project Office at the Department of Population in Nay Pyi Taw. The duration of the consultancy will be 11 months from 1 January, 2016.

Qualifications and Experience

•An advanced degree in Statistics, Demography, Development Studies, or other related social science studies.

•At least 5 years of working on census or large survey, with practical experience in analysing census data and drafting quality reports in developing country •Management skills in organising and implementing training programmes and administration of large group of people in highly sensitive cultural contexts;

•Proficiency in current Microsoft Office applications and data processing software.

•Strong writing, editing and communication skills are a must, including fluency in oral and written English. Payment and Benefits – Salary scale based on qualification and experience in line with United Nations.

How to Apply:

Candidates should submit an application letter, a completed CV and P11 by e-mail to (myanmar.office@unfpa.org) and/or International Operations Manager, UNFPA, No. 6, Natmauk Road, Yangon. Note: Interested candidates should submit their application with motivation letter together and an updated UN P‐11 Form (http://myanmar.unfpa.org), relevant educational certificates showing highest level of educational attainment and the names and contact information of three references. Please indicate mentioned in your motivation letter where you have seen the vacancy announcement. UNFPA Myanmar operates a strict policy of pre-employment security screening. It is essential that applicants provide full and current contact details for all previous employers, institutions and referees. Applications submitted without these details WILL NOT be processed. If candidates apply by email, the attachments should not be more than 45MB for one transmission.