Consultant International (P2) - "Expert en Intégration Technique et Coordination Locale

Organizational Context

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is the UN's sexual and reproductive health agency, committed to delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. This role is based in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, contributing to UNFPA's mandate.

Job Purpose

This consultancy focuses on providing technical integration and local coordination expertise for the General Population and Housing Census (RGPH-2) project in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The role is crucial for ensuring the realistic and adapted integration of tablets into the census process, considering the specific constraints of the Congolese terrain. It involves establishing and monitoring key performance indicators related to skills transfer and youth employment, conducting field audits to verify industrial process compliance, and ensuring the alignment of technical aspects with project objectives. The consultant will act as a key liaison between UNFPA, the National Statistical Institute (INS/BCR), and other relevant ministries.

Responsibilities

The consultant will be responsible for institutional liaison, ensuring daily operational coordination with the INS/BCR, ARPTC, and technical services of the Ministry of Planning. A key duty involves analyzing local content by establishing and monitoring performance indicators for skills transfer and youth employment, specifically evaluating the number of technicians trained and certified. The role also includes conducting field audits of the assembly site in Kinshasa to verify the conformity of the local industrial process with contractual commitments. Furthermore, the consultant must ensure that the technical integration of tablets into the RGPH-2 framework, including mapping, security, and logistics, is realistic and suitable for the Congolese context.

Work Experience

A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in industrial, digital, or statistical projects is required. Experience in data collection operations, logistics, or industrial process monitoring is considered an asset. Prior experience with UN agencies, censuses (CAPI), or PPP frameworks is also advantageous.

Skills

Required skills include excellent analytical, writing, and reporting abilities. Proficiency in standard office and data analysis tools is essential. Fluency in French (written and oral) is mandatory, with a good working knowledge of English being required for the principal consultant and an asset for the senior consultant.

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