Result of Service

1. An assessment report in Russian containing:
a. A mapping of the social and environmental indicators produced through the statistical work programme of Kyrgyzstan including indicator definition, classifications used, coverage, periodicity, means of dissemination, timeliness, data source, method of computation, data disaggregation, data users, identification of any duplication, and identification of any links with national and/or global SDG indicators
b. In close cooperation with the consultant on economic statistics, a cross-check of possible alignment and duplication of indicators across the statistical domains
c. A set of recommendations with respect to the elimination of any duplication of indicators and collected primary data, periodicity, means of dissemination, accessibility, timeliness, and linkage with national and/or global SDG indicators
A summary of the assessment report in English

Work Location

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

Expected duration

1 August 2022 – 15 December 2022.

Duties and Responsibilities

The National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyzstan (NSC) is in the process of developing a monitoring system to track and evaluate the implementation of the country's national development programme. The monitoring system will consist of a set of indicators to be derived from primary data collected through the country's statistical work programme. The system will take account of the set of indicators already in place to monitor progress towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
As a first step in the development of the monitoring system, a review and subsequent revision of the primary data collected through the statistical work programme and the existing statistical indicators system is required, for which NSC has requested support from ESCAP. In this context, the services of two consultants are required, one on social and environment statistics, and one on economic statistics.
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Adviser on SDG Statistics and the Data Management, Results Monitoring and Reporting Officer of the United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office in Kyrgyzstan, and in close collaboration with the concerned staff members of NSC, the consultant on social and environment statistics will:
Prepare an inventory of the social and environmental indicators that are part of the existing statistical indicators system
Prepare a list of social and environmental indicators that are currently being disseminated in print and/or on the web
Map the flow of data from their primary sources to the social and environmental indicators
Prepare a set of recommendations for the revision of the statistical work programme and the list of social and environmental indicators produced from the point of view of efficiency, avoidance of duplication and need for dissemination

Qualifications/special skills

Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in statistics or related field is required. A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience: A minimum of 10 years working experience in or related to the field of official statistics is required. Experience with the social and environmental domains of the national statistical system of Kyrgyzstan is required.
Language: For this position, fluency in Russian, including excellent drafting skills, and competency in English is required.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.