The Position:
The quality assurance consultant will support the Department of Statistics (DoS) in the development of a quality assurance framework for the General Population and Housing Census 2025.
How you can make a difference:
UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.
In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.
Job Purpose:
The quality assurance consultant will support the Department of Statistics (DoS) in the development of a quality assurance framework for the General Population and Housing Census 2025.
Scope of work (Description of services, activities, or outputs)
To achieve the objectives of this assignment, the consultant will perform the following tasks hand in hand with the corresponding team at the UNFPA office and the Department of Statistics:
Deliverables:
Duration and working schedule:
It is expected to commence on November 3, 2024. The exact timeline and schedule will be finalized during the inception meeting.
Place where services are to be delivered:
The consultancy will follow a hybrid model, combining face-to-face interactions and remote work as needed, and will require travel to Jordan.
Delivery dates and how work will be delivered (e.g., electronic, hard copy, etc.):
Below are tentative dates for deliverables; the exact timeline for deliverables will be determined during the kick-off meeting with UNFPA and DoS. All reports will be submitted electronically in word format
Deliverable
Date
% of payment
Inception Report
Within 1 week of commencement
10%
A preliminary version of the quality assurance framework
Within 3 weeks of commencement
25%
Final version of the quality assurance framework
Within 8 weeks of commencement
45%
Effective capacity-building plan
By the end of 10 weeks of commencement
20%
Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline:
Supervisory arrangements:
The consultant will report directly to the Census Director at DoS, with additional oversight by UNFPA Jordan.
Expected travel:
A minimum of two visits are required, with each visit expected to last 5 working days.
Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
Advanced degree in demography, statistics, or related field (Doctorate preferred).
Languages:
Fluency in Arabic (mandatory) and English (preferred).
Inputs / services to be provided by UNFPA or implementing partner (e.g. support services, office space, equipment), if applicable:
Other relevant information or special conditions, if any:
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.
Format of Technical Proposals
Candidates are expected to adhere to the below structure while submitting their proposals.
Section 1: Expertise and Capability of the Candidate
Provide a brief description of your expertise and qualification. Be sure to include the following information:
Education:
Relevant Experience:
International Expertise:
Skills:
Language Proficiency.
Availability:
Indicate your earliest availability to begin the assignment. Mention any potential availability constraints or considerations.
Section 2: Proposed Workplan & Approach
Section 3: Key Personnel