VA No.: UNDP/VA25/67
Position Title: National Consultant: SDG 16 indicator citizenship approach
Duty Station: Baghdad
Duration: 6 Months/ 40 Working Days
Contract Type: Consultancy
Vacancy Date of Issue: 26 August 2025
Vacancy Closure Date: 31 August 2025
National or International consultancy: National
TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO APPLY
- CV or P11 Form including 3 references must be submitted online in PDF along with your Education Graduation Certificate.
- Proposal/Letter of interest:
- Explaining why they are the most suitable for the work.
- Provide a brief methodology on how they will approach and conduct the work.
Link to Apply: https://jobs.my-soc.org/apply/20250826150126/1Ry0HpbqAvztUENhWaklBu9ZV
- To review the full Terms of Reference (TOR), please follow link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hXrWwcnUnufd5HtRX8W1vtmV5T4yc_Td/view?usp=sharing
- Use the English language only.
- indicate clear years of experience with each job (Month/Year)
- If the candidate is currently employed by a government institution, he/she must be able to provide an unpaid leave of absence for the duration of the consultancy.
- Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted.
- By submitting your application, you have read the Terms of Reference for this position and agree that any false, wrong, or incomplete information might lead to your disqualification in this recruitment process.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: PHD degree in public policy, statistics, development studies, or a closely related field (e.g., international affairs, governance). A background in fields relevant to statistics.
Experiences: Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in data collection, monitoring, and evaluation, or research for development projects.
- Experience should include work on initiatives related to developing reports based on collecting data.
- At least 3 years of experience in developing and drafting analytical reports, policy papers, or similar project documentation for international development programs.
- Experience producing reports for government or UN projects
Technical Experience:
- Demonstrable experience in working with data management and analysis tools (such as Excel, SPSS/STATA, or data visualization software) and digital survey platforms or mobile data collection applications.
- Familiarity with citizen-generated data initiatives or crowdsourcing data techniques is an advantage.
- Proven ability to integrate data from various sources and ensure its quality and validity is required.
- Knowledge of Context: Solid understanding of Iraq’s development context, particularly issues related to governance, youth participation, and public service delivery.
Language:
- Fluency in both written and spoken Arabic and English is essential. The consultant must be able to produce high-quality reports in English and communicate effectively with local stakeholders in Arabic.
Other Specific Requirements:
- Experience working with UN agencies or international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) is an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural and sensitive environment is required, as the consultant will engage with diverse groups, including government officials, youth from different communities, and international partners.
- The consultant should also be familiar with UNDP’s operational processes and uphold UN core values throughout the assignment.
More Information
- How to apply https://jobs.my-soc.org/apply/20250826150126/1Ry0HpbqAvztUENhWaklBu9ZV
- Job Reference UNDP/VA25/67
