Consultant to support the development of 3 sets of indicators in line with the Human Rights Based Approach to Data

Develop indicators aligned with the Human Rights Based Approach to Data.

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Overview

Develop indicators aligned with the Human Rights Based Approach to Data.

You have:

  • First degree in law, human rights, development studies, sociology, social sciences, or statistics, or other relevant discipline.
  • Experience of work with any of the three institutions (NBS, NHRIs) required.
  • Professional experience in data science, analytics, indicators, and statistics would be considered as an advantage.
  • Working knowledge of the principles of the human rights based approach to data, including the OHCHR guidance note on HRBAD.
  • Familiarity with the work of National Bureau of Statistics, Equality Council and People's Advocate Office.
  • Fluency in oral and written Romanian.
  • Working knowledge of English would be an asset.

Contract

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Result of Service

The consultant will develop 3 sets of indicators in line with the Human Rights Based Approach to Data, with the participation of relevant stakeholders.

Work Location

Chisinau, Republic of Moldova

Expected duration

01.08-31.12.2024

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Support the process of technical-level consultations to identify data sources and conduct gap analysis regarding the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. 2. Assist the institutions that are parties to the MoU and relevant stakeholders in finalizing the indicators related to the right not to be subjected to torture, cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment. 3. Assist the institutions that are parties to the MoU and relevant stakeholders in developing the set of indicators on the right to social protection and right to education. 4. Facilitate three workshops on the presentation and consultation of the set of indicators related to the right not to be subjected to torture, cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment, as well as on the rights to social protection and right to education.

Qualifications/special skills

First degree in law, human rights, development studies, sociology, social sciences, or statistics, or other relevant discipline; Experience of work with any of the three institutions (NBS, NHRIs) required. Professional experience in data science, analytics, indicators, and statistics would be considered as an advantage. Working knowledge of the principles of the human rights based approach to data, including the OHCHR guidance note on HRBAD. Familiarity with the work of National Bureau of Statistics, Equality Council and People’s Advocate Office. Excellent skills in data collection, disaggregation, and analysis; Excellent skills in data collection, disaggregation, and analysis;

Languages

Fluency in oral and written Romanian. Working knowledge of English would be an asset.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to collect and analyze data for a project? The interviewer wants to assess your practical experience in data collection and analysis. Provide a specific example highlighting your approach and outcomes.
What steps would you take to identify relevant data sources for human rights indicators? This question evaluates your methodology in sourcing data. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you engage stakeholders in the development of indicators? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Explain how you would conduct a gap analysis for health data. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your understanding of the human rights based approach to data. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to facilitate a workshop on human rights indicators? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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