Consultant, Thematic Report on Youth and Adolescents Writer Analyst, Port Moresby, PNG

Duration:                             45 days ( 35 days home-based and 10 in PNG ) (Between 15 July and 15 Oct )

Background:

The National Statistical Office in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and with funding support from the Australian Government, has concluded the conduct of the Socio-Demographic and Economic Survey (SDES). The 2022 SDES is a nationally representative sample survey designed to generate indicators on population and demographic characteristics, labour and employment, migration, education, fertility, household, and housing characteristics.  These indicators will be used to monitor the progress of the country in terms of the targets set in the Sustainable Development Goals, PNG Vision 2050, Medium-Term Development Plan III, and other monitoring tools of the government. 

Several Thematic Reports, namely: i) Economic Well-Being of the Population, ii) Fertility/Mortality, iii) Demographic Dividend, iv) Migration, and v) Education are currently being prepared and expected to be completed starting next quarter. The SDES collected rich information that are vital for evidence-based plans and programmes.  The recently released key indicators from the 2022 SDES revealed the following information on adolescents (aged 10 to 19 years) and youths (aged 15 to 24 years):

• the proportion of youths to the total population in 2022 was 20 per cent while 23 per cent for adolescents;
• 2.3 per cent of adolescents are or have been married while 17.8 per cent among youths;
• 14.1 per cent of the adolescents were working while 27.6 per cent among the youths;
• 90 per cent of 17-18 year olds were not enrolled in grades 11 and 12.

To better understand the over-all state of the youths and adolescents in the country, there is a need for the services of a Youths/Adolescents Writer/Analyst to analyze the situation of these segments of the population and correspondingly recommend policies aimed at improving their conditions. 

Scope of work

With the guidance of the UNFPA Chief Technical Adviser (CTA), the Writer/Analyst will:

• Work with NSO on the generation of indicators relevant in the analysis of the situation of youths and adolescents in the country mainly using the results from the 2022 Socio-Demographic and Economic Survey and other available data in the country.  The arrangement to be adopted in working with NSO should ensure knowledge transfer to NSO.
• Prepare the Thematic Analysis on Youths and Adolescents in PNG;
• Document the procedures followed in the generation of indicators, including the software to be used in the calculation, ensuring that the NSO will be able to replicate the procedures for future similar surveys and population censuses; 
• Conduct capacity building for NSO staff both on-the-job and classroom trainings sessions; and
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the UNFPA Representative and/or Deputy Representative required to ensure the success of the above-mentioned activities.  

Qualifications and Experience

Qualification

• At least a Masters' degree in Statistics, Demography, Population Studies, Economics, or equivalent qualification in a relevant, directly related discipline.
• Must be meticulous - have a keen eye for details, looking for excellence/ perfection/quality in all technical matters. 

Professional experience

• At least ten (10) years of professional experience in the preparation of thematic analysis on gender;
• Has a working knowledge of reliable software that can be used for generating different indicators; and
• Experience in capacity strengthening and development, and skills transfer for local counterparts.

Competencies

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
• Embracing cultural diversity
• Embracing change

Core Competencies:

• Achieving results
• Being accountable
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen
• Thinking analytically and strategically
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
• Communicating for impact

Languages:

Fluency in oral and written English is required.

Submission of applications:

Interested applicants should submit their applications of interest to:

The UNFPA Representative, UNFPA,  Level 14, Kina Haus, Douglas Street, PO Box 1041, Port Moresby  on Email: png-recruitment@unfpa.org no later than 30 June 2023.

This should include:

Letter of Interest, CV, and UN Personal History Form