Consultance : PNUD recrute un Consultant international – Expert en statistiques sur les investissements directs étrangers (IDE) en Arabie Saoudite.

The Saudi Vision 2030 represents an ambitious resolve with long-term goals and expectations founded on the strengths and capabilities of the Kingdom. It covers three themes: a) a vibrant society, b) a thriving economy and c) an ambitious nation. A thorough review of the three themes and their underlying issues of national concern would reveal a holistic approach to development that encompasses the three dimensions of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): the social, the economic and the environmental. Saudi Arabia recognizes that achieving the SDGs requires rigorous, real-time and continuous monitoring, for which quality statistics is a must. The General Authority for Statistics (GaStat) has gone through a major revision of its corporate strategy and vision in alignment with the Saudi Vision 2030 and the SDGs. The revised strategy revolves around five pillars:

• Usage of statistics and information
• Production of statistics and information
• Application of advanced technologies in collecting and analyzing datasets
  • Communication and awareness towards statistical knowledge
  • Governance of the statistical sector

Under the framework of the Institutional Support to Statistics project, UNDP provides technical support to the GASTAT to strengthen the institutional and human capacities of the national statistical system to support evidence-based development planning and policy-making.

Within this context, UNDP is seeking to recruit an FDI statistics expert to provide technical and advisory support to GaStat in producing indicators and statistical time series essential for the analysis of trades, investments, financial resources and debts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The FDI Statistics Expert will also implement capacity strengthening activities, including training and mentoring, for GASTAT staff. He/ She will work under the supervision of GASTAT administration. Specifically, the responsibilities under this assignment include the following:

Technical support:

• Apply the latest methodology of IMF/BPM6 to compile data in stock and flow of FDI for the needs of balance of payments (CDIS) and International Investment Position (IIP). In addition to the data of the Coordinated Direct Investment Survey (CDIS).
• Review and present the current status of the FDI data in Saudi Arabia in order to be the sole provider of FDI Statistics in the country,
• Harmonize country statistics in accordance with internationally accepted definitions at all levels: national, regional and global.
• Design FDI Statistics Database platform model, support the implementation, and advise on the application of methodologies to data analysis, and working closely with I.T team in GASTAT;
• Determining the adequate size for the sample considering the financial resources, timeframe and the objectives of the survey; Designing methods for calculating weights for survey data and estimating sampling errors;
• Prepare descriptions and complete documentation of methodologies and procedures to produce data on FDI
• Compile, processes and manipulate data sets derived from a variety of sources such as financial surveys and financial statements analysis.
• Assemble and examine original statistical material to ensure accuracy, clarity and validity; makes appropriate adjustments.
• Update statistical series in established formats. Applies new data and derived statistics, enters data on survey reports, and provides information for publications on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and transnational corporation (TNC) activities.
• Prepare charts, graphs and other outputs for reporting and presentation of various data.
• Maintain relevant computerized databases on FDI, TNCs and on related economic data, and inputs such data into the respective database for capacity-building in investment for development purposes.
• Respond to internal/external requests on questions related to FDI statistics and the operations TNCs).
• Assist in liaising with other entities to obtain necessary statistical and other relevant information.
• Prepare data sets upon request, respond to queries/requests and maintains/updates web pages.
• Perform any other relevant tasks requested by the supervisor.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills in the English language.Min. Academic Education
    • Master’s degree in statistics or economics with an emphasis on FDI or other related fields.

    Min. years of relevant Work experience

    • At least 8 years of relevant professional experience with national statistics offices, international organisation, or government in applying statistical theories and techniques.
    • Ability to provide statistical technical advice on different sectors/theme.
    • Knowledge & experience of working with constituents in the Arab States, particularly in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

    Required Language:

• Scope of Price Proposal and Schedule of Payments:

  All proposals must be expressed in a lump sum amount. This amount must be “all-inclusive”. Please note that the terms “all-inclusive” implies that all costs (professional fees, living allowances, communications, consumables, etc.) that could possibly be incurred are already factored into the final amounts submitted in the proposal.

  Payments shall be made to the individual contractor upon successful completion and certification by UNDP that services have been satisfactorily performed, based upon the actual number of working days and accomplishments of each deliverable.

  Payment shall be made as a deliverables-based lump upon the receipt of the deliverables and certification of satisfactory performance by UNDP.

  The Expert will share a Certificate of Payment (CoP) where he/he needs to indicate achieved outputs. Then the certificate of payment must be verified by the UNDP Team and certified by UNDP top management. The Expert is advised to keep a detailed timesheet of the days worked and tasks performed throughout the consultancy assignment. A bi-weekly update of the timesheet will be requested, and such documentation will support the payment process as deemed needful.