International Consultant: IT (Information Technology), Angola, P4

Overview

Assist in reviewing census data processing methodology and IT infrastructure.

You have:

• Master Degree in IT, computer sciences or related field.
• Seven (7) years professional experience in the field of digital census IT and data processing.
• Strong experience in the use of Census data processing software such as CSPro, SPSS, STAT.
• Good knowledge of existing technology and modern equipment in census data processing.
• Proven experience in planning and implementation of Census data processing and technical capacity building/training in developing countries.
• Proven experience in teamwork, especially in the field of population censuses.
• Experience in leading teams in a complex multi-cultural environment is desirable.
• Fluent spoken and written Portuguese is essential, knowledge of English and French is suitable.

Contract

This is a P-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 141,367 USD and 182,264 USD.

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Purpose of consultancy:

In line with UN/UNFPA polices and guidelines, and in full harmonization with internationally established standards and recommendations for census undertaking, a Consultant on Census Data Processing Methodology and IT infrastructure will be hired to assist the National Institute of Statistics (INE) in the review of plan and budget of Census data processing and IT structure component. The IT consultant will work with INE to review the IT infrastructure, including hardware and software packages, and make recommendations for adjustment as needed. The Consultant will be responsible for developing a graphic map outlining the flow of information from the field to the central office, to adequately illustrate the process to lay audiences as well as professionals.

Education and Experience required:

Education:

Master Degree in IT, computer sciences or related field.

Experience:

• Seven (7) years professional experience in the field of digital census IT and data processing, particularly in designing and costing and implementing censuses IT/Data processing component in developing countries
• Strong experience in the use of Census data processing software such as CSPro, SPSS, STAT…
• Good knowledge of existing technology and modern equipment in the census data processing, and of the challenging situations of developing countries in relation to population census.
• Proven experience in planning and implementation of Census data processing, and technical capacity building/training in developing countries.
• Proven experience in teamwork, especially in the field of population censuses.
• Experience in leading teams in a complex multi-cultural environment is desirable.
• Fluent spoken and written Portuguese is essential, knowledge of English and French is suitable.

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