Consultant Demographic and Social Statistics

Overview

Produce a technical paper on social statistics focusing on refugee and displacement data in the Arab region, and draft a chapter on refugees and displaced persons for the publication "Arab Society: Demographic and Social Trends".

Key Responsibilities

• Produce a technical paper on refugees, displaced persons and statelessness statistics in the Arab region, including introduction, objectives, scope, international concepts, current status, data sources, gaps, challenges, institutional coordination, modernization opportunities, capacity development needs, recommendations, and annexes.
• Prepare a chapter on refugees and displaced persons statistics for the publication "Arab Society: Demographic and Social Trends", involving literature review, data and narrative analysis.

Required Experience

A minimum of ten years of experience in demographic and social statistics with focus on refugee and displaced persons' statistics is required. Previous experience in drafting reports and working on demographic and social statistics is desirable. Experience in data collection, management, and analysis is desirable. Familiarity with statistical concepts, sources, and methodologies is desirable. Proficiency in the use of statistical software and databases is desirable. Experience working with statistical offices in the region is desirable.

Qualifications

A Master’s degree in Demography, Statistics, Sociology, or related areas is required, a Ph.D. is desirable.

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