Advisors (m/f) to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics

Field of activity

Pakistan is seeking to boost economic growth and generate employment for its rapidly growing population. It is also trying to curb inflation, in order to alleviate poverty and reduce the state deficit. In order to achieve these objectives, Pakistan needs reliable economic indicators, most of which are made available by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Although the quality of the data provided by the PBS has improved significantly, they are still lacking in terms of international comparability, and further improvements need to be made. GIZ provides advisory services that aim to improve the quality of economic statistics and build institutional capacities at the PBS.

Your tasks

We are looking for two advisors to support the Head Quarter of the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics as well as the Regional Offices. Your tasks will include (among others):

• Advisory services to Head Quarter and Regional Offices of the PBS on implementing the national strategy for compiling statistics and the action plans drafted on this basis
• Building institutional capacities at the PBS
• Advisory services on issues related to national accounts, economic statistics, data management and information and communications technology
• Selecting and steering external consultants and local implementation partners
• Coordinating cooperation and networking with local, national and international actors
• Organising events and study trips
• Reporting duties

Your profile

You have a degree in economics and in-depth knowledge of statistics and national accounts. Knowledge of what constitutes high-quality statistics is desirable. You also have several years’ experience with official statistics, which you have ideally gained in a statistics office or a research institute. Your statistics skills may be descriptive in nature. Knowledge of inductive statistics is desirable, but not necessary. Experience with supporting institutional processes to transform obsolete organisational structures and procedures and introduce modern workflow at public agencies would be an added advantage. You will have the political sensitivity, the advisory and communications skills and - last but not least - the finely tuned technical expertise required to quickly win over our partner and gain its acceptance. In addition to the ability to adopt a flexible approach and to take different situations in your stride, you enjoy networking with a broad range of actors. A good knowledge of English in a business setting is a must. Knowledge of German would be an advantage.

What we offer you

With an international remit and a multicultural working atmosphere, we are successful because we share knowledge across disciplinary frontiers. Your professional and personal development is important to us. Whether it is the multifacetted day-to-day challenges in one of our partner countries or the considerable scope for applying creativity in your work – there are plenty of good reasons to join our motivated team.

Your application

Please note that we basically can only receive and process applications sent via our e-recruiting system under www.giz.de/en. Under "Jobs and careers", "GIZ job opportunities", enter Job ID 15685 or 15686.   Application deadline: 8. September 2013. Period of assignment: as soon as possible until 31.12.2016. We welcome job applications from people with disabilities.

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