Expert in National Accounts - Central Statistical Bureau - UNDP - Kuwait

Location: Kuwait, KUWAIT

Application Deadline: 30-Jan-13

Additional Category: Democratic Governance

Type of Contract: Other

Post Level: Other

Languages Required: Arabic   English 

Expected Duration of Assignment: 12 Months

Background

The State of Kuwait in coordination with UNDP strives to enhance institutional capacities at various Government agencies in coordination with the General Secretariat of the Supreme Council for Planning and Development. In this context, the Central Statistical Bureau (CSB), which implements activities in the area national accounts with the UNDP under the auspices of the Kuwait-UNDP Cooperation Framework, intends to recruit an international expert to assist in developing and improving its economic statistics functions. Objectives of the consultancy: Enhance capacity building efforts and development of statistical tasks especially in the national accounts area work in the CSB Improve the national accounts tasks of the CSB with high efficiency and in a timely manner. Strengthen the analysis of input/output tables Revise and update the national accounts tables. Expected Outputs:  Evaluation report on the status quo of the CSB in respect to the required consultancy. A report with executive recommendations with executable action program to enhance the work of the beneficiary in accordance with the output of the evaluation report. Report on the capacities of the CSB’s staff in the area of national accounts tasks. Progress report approved by the UNDP Office and the beneficiary. Final report should include recommendations for future action.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Consultant shall effectively participate in capacity building efforts and development of statistical work especially national accounts tasks in the CSB by recommending plans and drafting action programs that include specific projects and participate in their implementation. The projects are: Supervision of an analytical study on Kuwait national accounts. Assist in building the national accounts updated and current tables. Supervise the utilization of the national accounts in the formulation of the Development Plan. Train and knowledge transfer. Revise national accounts outputs for quality assurance.

Competencies

Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills. Consistently approaches work with a constructive attitude. Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors. Remains calm and in control even under pressure Demonstrates openness and ability to deal with change. Core Competencies: Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards; Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP; Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability Treats all people fairly without favouritism; Fulfils all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Advanced degree in Statistics or related disciplines. Experience: Significant experience in the field of NA techniques and methodologies, not less than five years. Language Requirements: Arabic and English.

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.

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