Individual National Consultant to Support the Review and Standardization of Questionnaires to Strengthen SDG Indicator Compilation and Disaggregation, Viet Nam

Organizational Context

UNICEF operates in over 190 countries and territories, dedicated to saving children’s lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential. We are committed to promoting the rights of every child, offering diverse opportunities for professional and personal development in a passionate and diverse culture.

Job Purpose

This consultancy aims to enhance the compilation and disaggregation of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) indicators in Viet Nam by supporting the review and standardization of key household survey questionnaires. Household surveys like VHLSS, LFS, and PFP are crucial for monitoring progress on SDGs, especially for vulnerable groups. However, current questionnaires may not consistently collect standardized, comprehensive, and internationally comparable data needed for detailed disaggregation by age, sex, disability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and location. This role will collaborate with the National Statistics Office (NSO) to improve the relevance, comparability, and usability of these survey instruments, ensuring alignment with international statistical standards and recommendations, thereby strengthening evidence-based policymaking for children, women, and vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

The consultant will undertake a comprehensive review and standardization of selected household survey questionnaires (VHLSS, LFS, PFP) in close collaboration with the NSO of Viet Nam and under UNICEF supervision. This involves a desk review to map existing questionnaires against SDG data requirements, identifying gaps, inconsistencies, and areas for improvement in question wording, response categories, and reference periods. The consultant will assess the adequacy of data collected for disaggregation by key characteristics such as age, sex, disability status, ethnicity, location, and socioeconomic status. Furthermore, the consultant will conduct a technical review of questionnaire design, ensuring alignment with international statistical standards and recommendations, including SDG metadata guidance. This includes evaluating the completeness, standardization, and international comparability of modules and variables, and assessing the feasibility of implementation. The consultant will also review individual-level, household-level, and contextual variables to ensure their adequacy for SDG monitoring and equity analysis, contributing to the overall improvement of national statistical systems for child-focused development.

Work Experience

At least five years of professional experience in statistical data collection, analysis, and survey methodology, with a focus on household surveys. Experience in SDG indicator compilation and disaggregation is highly desirable. Familiarity with Vietnamese national statistics and survey systems is an asset.

Skills

Survey design and methodology, Statistical analysis, Data quality assessment, SDG indicator framework, Questionnaire development and review, Data disaggregation techniques, Report writing, Collaboration and communication, Project management, Familiarity with international statistical standards

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