- A master’s degree in statistics, economics, mathematics, or a closely related quantitative field with required work experience; or a bachelor’s degree in statistics, economics, mathematics, or closely related quantitative field with at least two years of work experience in lieu of a master's degree.
Technical Skills
Demonstrated proficiency in at least one statistical software package, preferably R or STATA. Experience working with survey microdata, including understanding of sampling weights and survey design variables. Competency in Microsoft Excel for data management and tabulation. Basic familiarity with demographic concepts and indicators is an advantage. Familiarity with geographic data management and OCHA P-code systems is desirable.
Data Access Facilitation
UNFPA shall facilitate the Demographer’s access, through the senior Demographers, to the available datasets and data repositories required for assigned data processing and cleaning tasks, consistent with the data access arrangements established under the main Terms of Reference.
Software and Tools
UNFPA shall provide or fund access to the statistical software required for the Assistant Demographer’s tasks, including R and/or STATA, and shall facilitate the Demographer’s access to Spectrum and PAS input/output files as required to prepare data for the senior Demographers’ analysis.
Office and Administrative Support
UNFPA shall provide access to office space, equipment, and internet connectivity at the UNFPA Afghanistan Country Office for the agreed coordination days per week.
Language Requirements
Good command of written and spoken English. Dari and Pashto are necessary as the working language in Afghanistan.
Inputs/services to be provided by UNFPA or implementing partner (e.g. support services, office space, equipment), if applicable:
The consultant is expected to provide all necessary equipment to complete the assignment (computer, software, phone, etc).
UNFPA will provide all relevant background information and documentation regarding the regional and country contexts as well as relevant documents on the related position.
UNFPA Work Environment:
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.
Disclaimer:
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.
