Central Statistics Office
General Information
Central Statistics Office
Baghdad, Iraq
Background Information about Host Institution
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) uses migration-related data to prepare progress reports on development goals and formulate related policy. The CSO has focal points in other ministries engaged in migration data collection. The CSO is a member of the migration Technical Working Group, which seeks to strengthen migration governance in Iraq.
Migration trends are a growing area of policy interest in Iraq following the displacement of people from areas affected by the conflict with ISIS. As recovery and reconstruction begins and Iraq prepares to undertake a new census, there is need to make greater use of existing migration data. The CSO works closely with the Ministry of Planning in this area.
Position Information
Organizational unit/Department: National Accounts Directorate
Duration of assignment (max 3 months): To be defined by the expert
Objectives of Assignment
- Training on implementing comprehensive economic surveys
- Training on preparing dependent accounts within the National Accounts System
Output/Deliverables
The assignment will support the CSO in their work regarding the above points
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Training on implementing comprehensive economic surveys
- Training on preparing dependent accounts within the national accounts system
- Calculating the local income and total fixed capital formation. These are the basic indicators that are placed in separate sequential accounts according to a system prepared by the United Nations and called the National Accounts System
Competencies
Behavioural
- Strong communication and leadership skills, creativity for problem-solving
Technical
- Strong general knowledge of statistics and the candidate must have worked in this field in any other country.
Education and Experience
- University degree, master or higher degree. Preferably in statistics, economics, or accounting.
- Experience with topics mentioned above
Language Requirements
- Arabic required
- English highly desirable