Chief Statistician
Posted: 7/16/2019 (Employment)
The mission of the Human Development Report Office (HDRO) is to advance human development globally. The goal is to contribute towards the expansion of human choices for freedom. The Office works towards this goal by promoting new and innovative ideas, advocating practical policy changes, and constructively challenging policies and approaches that constrain human development. It works with others to achieve change through writing and research, data analysis and presentation, support to national and regional analysis and outreach and advocacy work.
Its mandate is to produce an annual global Human Development Report (HDR), an independent analytical and policy-oriented flagship publication anchored in the human development paradigm, which is presented to and globally launched with the UNDP Administrator.
The HDR is UNDP’s most visible global report. It receives wide acclaim and respect and must adhere to the highest professional rigor and standards. The quality of its statistical content links directly to the HDR’s credibility and impact. Through its work, the Chief of Statistics position will have a direct impact on the quality and timely production of the HDR that influences the international policy debates, decision-making and monitoring, as well as the innovative development of human development data and measurements.
As a senior member of HDRO, the Chief of Statistics has overall responsibility for the production and quality of the statistical content of the report. S/he will lead and manage a small team of statisticians. Working under the guidance of the Director, HDRO, and in close collaboration with other Units and members of the Office, the Chief of Statistics manages the production of leading human development indices and standard indicator tables, develop effective statistical outreach strategies and activities with leading statistical organizations, represent UNDP and HDRO in international statistical community, build partnerships with key data agencies and experts, and ensure good relations with members states on statistical issues.
While ensuring the statistical standards and rigor of the global HDR, the Chief of Statistics will also support efforts to improve statistical quality and credibility of national/regional HDRs.
Note:
- Education: The incumbent should have Advanced university degree (preferably Ph.D.) in statistics, economics, demography or quantitative social sciences with a strong training in applied quantitative analysis.
- Language: Proven excellence in written and oral communication skills in English; proficiency in French or another UN language highly desirable.
Deadline: 08/04/2019
Location: UNDP Human Development Report Office, New York