UNFPA

International Senior Census Planning Advisor for the 2029 Cambodia Population Census

GeneralPosted 2 mo ago

Location

Phnom Penh

Job Type

CONTRACT

Experience

10+ Years

Work Mode

On-site

Languages

English

About the role

Provide high-level technical support to the National Institute of Statistics (NIS) and UNFPA Cambodia towards the planning for the 2029 Population Census (PHC).
Assess the feasibility of conducting a modern census, identify critical capacity and investment needs, and review current data sources to optimize the role of the census in the national data ecosystem.
Develop options for the Government to consider and support the development of a comprehensive, costed implementation roadmap.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Demography, Statistics, or related fields as a minimum.
Designing, managing and advising on population censuses, with explicit experience in developing countries and the Asia-Pacific region for 10 years as a minimum.
Knowledge of and experience with modern census technologies and approaches/methodologies.
Strong understanding of the UN Principles and Recommendations for Population and Housing Censuses.
Proven experience in knowledge transfer, delivering on-the-job training to national teams, and coordinating across cross-cultural environments.

Required Skills

DemographyStatisticsCensus DesignCensus ManagementCensus AdvisingDeveloping Country ExperienceAsia-Pacific Region ExperienceModern Census TechnologiesCensus MethodologiesUN Principles and Recommendations for Population and Housing CensusesKnowledge TransferOn-the-Job TrainingCross-Cultural Coordination