Statistical Support Officer

Contract

This is a UNV International Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Youth contracts.

The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) serves as the United Nations’ regional hub promoting cooperation among countries to achieve inclusive and sustainable development. The largest regional intergovernmental platform with 53 Member States and 9 associate members, ESCAP has emerged as a strong regional think-tank offering countries sound analytical products that shed insight into the evolving economic, social and environmental dynamics of the region. The Commission’s strategic focus is to deliver on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which is reinforced and deepened by promoting regional cooperation and integration to advance responses to shared vulnerabilities, connectivity, financial cooperation and market integration. ESCAP’s research and analysis coupled with its policy advisory services, capacity building and technical assistance to governments aims to support countries’ sustainable and inclusive development ambitions. The overall objective of ESCAP is to promote inclusive and sustainable economic and social development in the Asia-Pacific region, with priority accorded to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. ESCAP emphasizes strengthening institutional capacities to serve the rights of the people of the region and address their aspirations and needs. ESCAP pursues this objective by carrying out work, in close cooperation with other United Nations entities and intergovernmental organizations in the region, in multiple areas, including Statistics. Civil registration is the critical act of recording important events in people’s lives such as births, marriages, divorces, adoptions, deaths, and causes of death. It provides individuals with the official recognition and documentation necessary to establish legal identity, family relationships and civil status. This documentation is essential for individuals to exercise various human, legal, economic, social and political rights and enables access to services, such as health, education and social protection. Vital statistics generated from civil registration significantly contribute to the formulation of effective and efficient evidence-based policy across multiple sectors. Reliable information on births, fertility and deaths enable the production of timely and accurate population estimates and other demographic and health statistics, which contribute to more effective planning, efficient resource allocation and accurate evaluation and monitoring, such as of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Assignment context:

This UNV assignment is part of ESCAP’s programme on Statistics and will be placed in the team supporting the regional initiative to Get Every One in the Picture. Website: http://www.getinthepicture.org. ESCAP is working with governments and development partners to improve civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) in the region as part of the implementation of the Asia Pacific CRVS Decade (2015-2024) launched in 2014.

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Population and Social Section or his/her designated mandated representatives, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Assist with the implementation of the Get Every One in the Picture programme activities, in particular as it related to technical assistance to countries and preparations for the final review of the Asia and Pacific CRVS Decade • Support the project staff with review of analysis of CRVS processes in selected member countries as well as support the team on assessing inequalities in civil registration in the region • Assist national CRVS stakeholders to improve their production of vital statistics • Coordinate and assist in organizing events, including webinars, meetings, training and other project activities; • Facilitate professional, clear and timely communication with partners and stakeholders, as required to ensure seamless implementation of activities and events planning tasks and activities. • Assist in the creation of knowledge products that detail lessons learnt and best practices in civil registration and vital statistics in the region. • Participate in meetings of the Regional Steering Group on CRVS, the regional CRVS Partnership and others as well as assisting with writing meeting minutes;

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for in-stance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publica-tions/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc. • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; and • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Results/expected outputs:

As an active [insert name Host Agency] team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client -friendly and high-quality support rendered to ESCAP and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including:

• Support the review and analysis of national CRVS processes; • Support to national CRVS stakeholders by reviewing draft vital statistics reports, inequality assessments and maintaining a webpage including relevant material; • Support the collection of country experiences in CRVS system improvements; and • Write information briefs regarding key aspects of CRVS. • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development dur-ing the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed

☒ Accountability ☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☐ Building Trust ☒ Client Orientation ☐ Commitment and Motivation ☐ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☐ Creativity ☐ Empowering Others ☒ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☒ Judgement and Decision-making ☐ Knowledge Sharing ☐ Leadership ☐ Managing Performance ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Professionalism ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Self-Management ☐ Technological Awareness ☐ Vision ☒ Working in Teams

statistics, demography or public health, or other relevant areas; experience with civil registration and vital statistics is an asset, as is experience working in the UN or other international development organization; • Experience with using R or other Statistical software is an asset • Good oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight dead-lines; • Sound security awareness; • Have affinity with or interest in volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Thailand is located in Southeast Asia. The climate is tropical, with the monsoon season running from May/June through October/November. Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, and it is also the most populated city in the country. It is located in the Chao Phraya River delta in the central part of the country. Bangkok has an estimated population of 8.75 million as of 2017 (13% of Thailand’s total population), based on data from the 2010 census. Over the past decades, Bangkok has grown rapidly with little urban planning or regulation. This has led to traffic congestion and air pollution, and there is frequent flooding of streets during the rainy season in the City’s low-lying areas. The cost of living in Thailand is relatively low, as compared to many other capitals in Southeast Asia. Housing is widely available in various sizes and at various price points. Private healthcare in Thailand is of excellent standard, and there are numerous top hospitals in Bangkok, which fall far below countries like the US in terms of price. There are numerous high-quality international schools available in Bangkok, with English as the language of instruction. Bangkok has different public transportation options, including the BTS Skytrain and MRT Underground, metered taxis, mobile-based ride-hailing services (Grab, All Thai Taxi, etc.), tuk tuks, motorbike taxis, buses and boats.