Overview
National consultant to support the Bureau of Statistics Punjab in the planning, management, coordination, and execution of MICS Plus in 2026. The role provides technical and coordination support for the operationalization of MICS Plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Completion of sample design, finalization of CATI questionnaire, and preparation of all technical tools and documentation required for the first round of MICS Plus data collection.
- Processing of Round 1 data, completion of data quality checks, production of analysis outputs, indicator tables, and preparation and dissemination of the Round 1 results.
- Revision of sample design (if needed), refinement of CATI questionnaire based on learning from Round 1, and preparation of all updated technical materials for Round 2.
- Processing of Round 2 data, completion of quality assurance, final analysis, reporting, and dissemination of results for Round 2, including delivery of all documentation and cleaned datasets.
Required Experience
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the coordination and/or management of quantitative household surveys (prior MICS or Demographic and Health Survey (DHS)).
- Extensive experience with collecting data using CATI or similar approach.
- Working knowledge of data capture, mobile technology, survey methodology.
- Expertise in coordination, logistics and planning.
- Training experience and ability to organize and facilitate training and presentations.
- Experience in data analysis and survey report writing.
- Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts (desirable).
- Knowledge of the local duty station (desirable).
Qualifications
• Advance University degree (Master's or above) in Demography, Statistics, Social Sciences, Epidemiology, International development, or any other related technical field is required. A first University Degree (Bachelor's) in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.
