CONSULTANT -International Recommendations for a Culture Satellite Account

Organizational Context

The UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) is the statistical branch of the United Nations Organization for Education, Science and Culture. There is a growing interest in understanding the economic contribution of the cultural and creative ecosystem. UIS began developing the International Recommendations for a Culture Satellite Account (CSA) to advance the measurement of culture's economic aspects and establish a global methodology. A draft document was produced, and UIS is now resuming efforts to complete this initiative.

Job Purpose

The primary purpose of this consultancy is to finalize the International Recommendations for a Culture Satellite Account (CSA). This involves updating and revising a previously drafted document to create a new, comprehensive guide. The work will establish a global methodology and standard for national culture satellite accounts, advancing the measurement of the economic aspects of culture. The project is divided into two phases: creating an updated first draft by the end of 2026 and producing the final document incorporating global consultation results and expert recommendations.

Responsibilities

The consultant will update and revise the 2018 UIS draft document to produce the new International Recommendations for Culture Satellite Accounts. Key tasks include defining concepts, explaining the CSA's integration with the System of National Accounts (SNA), detailing its uses and limitations, and identifying criteria for development. The consultant will also produce required summary tables, identify initial aggregates and basic indicators, discuss specific issues, and define necessary classifications and recommended data sources. The scope involves reviewing past UIS work, the 2017 draft, and results from expert group reviews and global consultations.

Work Experience

A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience is necessary. This experience should be in economic statistics, economic research, or working with Systems of National Accounts.

Skills

Essential skills include excellent English writing and editing abilities, a proven capacity for research, effective organizational and interpersonal skills, proficiency in time management, and the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.

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