Overview
The National Statistician will provide technical services for the preparatory phase of the Agricultural Census project in Iraq, focusing on strengthening the capacity of the national statistical authority.
Tasks Summary
- Contribute to the assessment of Core Census Team capacities and preparation of training materials.
- Support the adoption of legislative and/or statutory texts on the census.
- Contribute to the development of a cost-effective census methodology and instruments.
- Support the organization of Training of Trainers and capacity-building on WCA 2030 methodology.
- Support the organization of a user-producers workshop.
- Participate in the field-testing of the census questionnaire.
- Undertake the compilation of an initial listing frame.
- Assist the census office in other necessary technical activities.
- Ensure effective transfer of knowledge and proficiency to national staff.
- Prepare End of Mission reports.
- Assist in the preparation and finalization of the main census of agriculture project document.
Experience Requirements
• At least 5 years’ experience in agricultural census and surveys and their organization in middle-income countries.
Qualification Requirements
• Advanced university degree in data processing with specialization in agricultural statistics.
