Support to the Review of Key Performance Indicators

Contract

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Result of Service

The incumbent is responsible to provide the following:

• Analysis and evaluation of the plan Key performance indicators. • Contribution and support the compilation, design, and visualization of the plan progress report, which includes the results of the evaluations and assessments made. • The consultant is responsible for maintaining the files and data used in an electronic format.

Work Location

UN-House ESCWA

Expected duration

2 Months

Duties and Responsibilities

Background and Objective:

The Sultanate of Oman has pursued ambitious economic and developmental strategies since the mid-1970s to achieve sustainable economic growth and enhance the quality of life for its citizens. These strategies, embodied in five-year development plans, aim to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability. Economic diversification is a key goal, reducing reliance on oil revenues by developing sectors such as manufacturing, fisheries, agriculture, mining, and services. The country prioritizes infrastructure development, including roads, ports, and airports, fostering economic growth, facilitating transportation and trade, and attracting foreign investments.

The tenth five-year plan (2021-2025), part of the "Oman 2040" vision, emphasizes achieving financial balance, reducing budget deficits, and enhancing economic integration with neighboring countries. The plan aims for sustainable economic growth, focusing on key economic sectors and international competitiveness. Despite challenges, Oman has successfully formulated ambitious national goals, addressing economic and social development within an integrated time frame and organizational structure.

The plan focuses on policies and program choices to tackle development challenges, reflecting a commitment to balanced economic and social development. Oman places significant importance on financial transparency, technological development, and preparing for the fourth industrial revolution. Efforts include creating a comprehensive statistical information system and conducting censuses and surveys to provide necessary indicators until 2030.

In 2021, Oman outperformed the Arab world's average on development challenges but aligned with the global average. Despite challenges, the country demonstrated improvements in addressing inequality and governance, emphasizing the importance of inclusive development. Oman's five-year plans underscore its commitment to sustainable development, improving citizens' quality of life, and positioning the country for future prosperity.

The project's objective is to conduct a comprehensive evaluation and review of Oman's 10th five-year National Development Plan, in line with the guidelines set forth in Article 8 of Royal Decree No. 1/2021. This entails a detailed mid-term review of the plan's four strategic key themes and a critical assessment of the associated Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The consultant's role is pivotal to support the project coordinator in evaluating the effectiveness of the strategic programs and understanding the coordination and cooperation mechanisms within each theme.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Consultant is tasked with supporting the team and project coordinator in assessing and evaluating the 10th 5-year National Development Plan ( NDP) in Oman through using a multidisciplinary approach. The consultant’s specific responsibilities include supporting the project coordinator and Economic Affairs Officer to:

• Review of Oman's 10th five-year NDP, including its four key themes, 14 national priorities, and 88 strategic objectives. • Compile, analyze, and scrutinize information and technical data related to the Key performance indicators in Oman's 10th five-year NDP. • Analyze other related data and relevant material from national sources, databases, and libraries, and conduct various statistical calculations and compilations. • Assess and examine data sets for accuracy, clarity, and validity and interpret results. • Prepare various reports, presentations, tables, lists, graphs, charts, and/or diagrams based on the analyzed data for information and review by senior officers. • Develop innovative data visualization techniques to effectively communicate complex data and insights to feed in the final assessment report. • Support in the analysis of the plan's performance. • Support in the design and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation framework for the 10th NDP. • Support in the compilation of the progress report encapsulating the mid-term review of the 10th five-year NDP. • Collaborate and coordinate closely with different team members working on the Oman Project. • Maintain constant communication with the project team, ensuring seamless coordination of tasks and deliverables.

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Public Policy, Sustainable Development, Economics, Business, or a related area is required. A first-level university degree, in combination with qualifying experience, may be accepted.

All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of 2 years of professional work experience in research and data analysis, including conducting assessment approaches, is required. Experience in contributions to analytical papers is required. Demonstrated experience in conducting assessments across socio-economic dimensions is desirable. Prior expertise in data visualization is desirable. Previous experience in working with international organizations is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA.

For this position, fluency in Arabic and English are required.

Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas.

Additional Information

Recruitment for this position is on a local basis. The incumbent is required to have the legal right to live and work in the specified working location.

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.