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: Population and Workforce Statistics Directorate

Duration of assignment: 1 month with the possibility of extension

Objectives of Assignment

Review the results of migration related data and collect it from different ministries to establish a database, with the ability to produce the results in a report format

Output/Deliverables

The assignment will support the CSO to enhance their work regarding the topics mentioned below

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Training in how to analyze data
• Devising methods of calculating indicators with the ability to utilize unconventional methods

Competencies

Behavioural

• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Creativity for problem-solving

Technical

• Strong general knowledge of statistics

Education and Experience

• University degree, master or higher degree. Preferably in data analysis
• Experience with topics mentioned above

Language Requirements

• Arabic required
• English highly desirable

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

General Information

Name of Host Institution: Ministry of Education/ Directorate of Educational Planning

Background Information about Host Institution:

The Ministry of Education in the KRG was founded under law No.4 in 1992 by the National Council of Kurdistan Region. In KRG there are three ministries and some private institution that provide education. The Ministry of Education (MoE) is responsible for basic and secondary education, including secondary vocational education. The Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) and Scientific Research (MOHESR) are responsible for tertiary two-year and four-year technical and academic education as well as for postgraduate education. The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MOLSA) is responsible for postsecondary non- tertiary adult training. Education in the Kurdistan region is free for all and compulsory from grade (1) up to grade (9).

In 2007, KRG reformed its K-12 education system (Starting from Kindergarten (k) and the 1st grade of basic education though to the 12th grade of secondary education which is a grade prior to college). As a result the old education (6-3-3-4) structure to a new (9-3-4) structure, including modernization of  its decades-old curriculum, upgrades to its school facilities, and increase in the quality of instruction. Furthermore, two further languages, English and Arabic, were to be taught beginning in primary school, in addition to Kurdish.

Position Information

Organizational unit/Department: Ministry of Education/ General Directorate of Educational Planning
Duration of assignment: From 01-Feb 2021 Till 30-Apr-2021

Objectives of Assignment

• Develop the efficiency of educational staff for data analyzing in terms of learning assessment
• Acquainting educational staff with the latest information in terms of data analysis
• Updating trainees knowledge of with new strategies and discarding any existing vague concepts related to data analysis
• Learning from advanced experience associated with developing learning assessment operations

Output/Deliverables

• At least 10 educational staff to receive training in data analysis for learning assessment
• Knowledge and skills acquisition regarding data analyzing for learning assessment through the SPSS program.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Provide accurate information, ideas, knowledge, and find solutions for the lack of skills on data analysis for educational trainee staff
• Responsible for ensuring that the educational staff are duly trained on data analysis for learning assessment
• Review trainees learning on data analysis for learning assessment
• Provide and create training strategies, initiatives, and materials
• At the end of training conduct experiments and pass on any feedback or suggestions to the trainees.

Competencies

Behavioural

• Sensitivity and adaptability to cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age
• Knowledge of local laws and regulations
• Honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity
• Builds and maintains effective relationships, with his or her educational trainees, and other educational staff in the MoE
• Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions and data analysis strategy and able to widely shares their personal vision for educational trainees

Technical

• Proficiency in various MS Office applications particularly (Excel, Word, outlook access etc.)
• Familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment
• Proficiency in SPSS software package for statistical analysis.

Education and Experience

• Advanced higher degree (Master’s or equivalent) in a relevant area, e.g. Education, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Science, Information and Communications Technology (ICT) or Information Management; or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years’ experience working with ICT programs. Work experience at the national and/or international level in data analyses for learning assessment through SPSS or good technical knowledge of other relevant programmes. Or, experience working on educational data analyses

Language Requirements

• Kurdish (mandatory) level fluent
• Fluency in spoken and written English

General Information

Name of host institution: Ministry of Education of Kurdistan Region

Background Information about Host Institution

The Ministry of Education in the KRG was founded under law No.4 in 1992 by the National Council of Kurdistan Region. In KRG there are three ministries and some private institution that provide education. The Ministry of Education (MoE) is responsible for basic and secondary education, including secondary vocational education. The Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) and Scientific Research (MOHESR) are responsible for tertiary two-year and four-year technical and academic education as well as for postgraduate education. The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MOLSA) is responsible for postsecondary non- tertiary adult training. Education in the Kurdistan region is free for all and compulsory from grade (1) up to grade (9).

In 2007, KRG reformed its K-12 education system (Starting from Kindergarten (k) and the 1st grade of basic education though to the 12th grade of secondary education which is a grade prior to college). As a result the old education (6-3-3-4) structure to a new (9-3-4) structure, including modernization of  its decades-old curriculum, upgrades to its school facilities, and increase in the quality of instruction. Furthermore, two further languages, English and Arabic, were to be taught beginning in primary school, in addition to Kurdish.

Position Information

Organizational unit/Department: General Directorate of Educational Planning

Duration of assignment: From 1st March 2021 until  30th April 2021

Objectives of Assignment

To enhance the financial management and auditing capacity of the DoE’s in Kurdistan Region.

Output/Deliverables

At least 10 educational staff to receive Financial management training

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Ensuring that the educational staff are duly trained on financial management strategies
• Ability to provide educational staff drafting skills for effective reporting on programme financial performance
• Provide accurate information, ideas, knowledge and skills for effective reporting on programme financial performance
• Come up with ultimate solutions for the lack of skills on financial management

Competencies

• Be able to understand the modern mechanism of financial systems and auditing in education.
• Be able to make effective finance management plan
• Be able to understand statistical financial analysis and auditing processing, and suggest appropriate and effective financial solutions in light of the current crisis.
• Be able to understand the school management on the basis of collaboration with education administration, school and community, and plan for school financing.

Education and Experience

• Ph.D.’s Degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education in the field of financing
• Experience in using computer hardware, peripherals, and standard computer software programs
• Possess good problem solving and organizational skills
• Demonstrate a positive, courteous, and friendly attitude
• Equivalent experience or /and general experience
• Evaluate and document trainee’s progress

Language Requirements

• Kurdish (fluent)
• English is required

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: Central Statistics Office
Duration of assignment: 6 weeks

Objectives of Assignment

The assignment will support the Central Statistics Office (CSO) to consistently analyse national migration data, especially through making use of the CSO statistician focal points in other ministries who are engaged in collection of migration data for the Government of Iraq. This will be achieved through the following three steps:

1) a desk review of migration data currently held by CSO and its statistician focal points in other ministries;
2) identifying ways the data can be used to report on indicators set by the Ministry of Planning for its reporting on progress toward development goals;
3) hands-on training for CSO staff and its network of statistician focal points in other ministries on data collection, analysis and concepts.

Output/Deliverables

The assignment will provide three deliverables:

1) a desk review of all existing data reported against indicators used by CSO and the Ministry of Planning;
2) a concise report for CSO proposing how to make use of the existing data;
3) a training for CSO focal points inside CSO as well as statisticians in other ministries on existing migration data and concepts on data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Complete a desk review of all existing migration data held by CSO and CSO focal points in other ministries
• Draft a concise report proposing ways to make use of existing data in light of needs of the CSO and Ministry of Planning
• Provide short training for CSO staff and CSO statistician focal points in other ministries on existing migration data
• Seek partnerships with universities, research institutes, and other practitioners in Iraq to link up population research experts with CSO

Competencies 

•  Behavioural
  • Strong communication and leadership skills, creativity for problem-solving
• Technical
  • Strong general knowledge of statistics
  • Knowledge of statistics computer software such as SPSS is highly desirable

Education and Experience

• University degree in Political Science, Social Science, Statistics, Evaluation or Management or a related field;
• Experience in population statistics, data collection, or knowledge management is considered an asset;
• Experience in population statistics, demographics or census exercises is highly desirable.

Language requirements

• Arabic required
• English highly desirable

Background Information about Host Institution

The Population Policy Department is responsible for migration-related data and policy in the Ministry of Planning and is involved in preparing progress reports on Iraq’s national development goals. The Chairman of the Department chairs 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 Ministry of Planning works closely with the Central Statistics Office in this area.

Position Information

Organizational unit/Department: Population Policy Department
Duration of assignment: 6 weeks

Objectives of Assignment

The assignment will support the Ministry of Planning to consistently analyse national migration data. This will be achieved through the following three steps:
1) a desk review of migration data currently held by the Ministry of Planning and Central Statistics Office;
2) identifying ways the data can be used to report on indicators set by the Ministry of Planning for its reporting on Iraq’s progress toward national development goals;
3) hands-on training for Ministry staff on data collection, analysis and concepts.

Output/Deliverables

The assignment will provide three deliverables:

1) a desk review of all existing data reported against indicators used by the Ministry for Sustainable Development Goals;
2) a concise report in Arabic for the Population Policy Department proposing how to make use of the existing data;
3) a training for relevant ministry staff on existing migration data and concepts on data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities and accountabilities

• Complete a desk review of all existing migration data held by the Ministry
• Draft a concise report proposing ways to make use of existing data in light of needs of the Ministry
• Provide short training for relevant ministry staff on existing migration data
• Seek partnerships with universities, research institutes, and other practitioners in Baghdad to link up population research experts with the Ministry

Competencies 

• Behavioural
  • Strong communication and leadership skills, creativity for problem-solving
• Technical
  • Strong general knowledge of statistics
  • Knowledge of statistics computer software such as SPSS is highly desirable

Education and Experience

• University degree in Political Science, Social Science, Statistics, Evaluation or Management or a related field;
• Experience in data collection, statistics or knowledge management is considered an asset;
• Experience in population statistics, demographics or census exercises is highly desirable.

Language requirements

• Arabic required
• English highly desirable

Background Information about Host Institution

The Ministry of Migration and Displacement coordinates the actions of the Government of Iraq related to migration management. The Ministry 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, there is need for strengthened coordination, data, operations and policy ensure safe, orderly and dignified migration in Iraq.

POSITION INFORMATION

Organizational unit/ Department: Migration Affairs Department
Duration of assignment: 3 months

Objectives of Assignment

The assignment will provide computer engineering support to the Ministry of Migration and Displacement to maximize the value of databases the ministry operates. This may include creating an IT roadmap to complete implementation of database projects the Ministry has started but not finished.
The assignment will be achieved through the following steps:
1) a technical review of database projects at the Ministry;
2) helping to complete priority projects to the degree possible;
3) training for Ministry staff on use of databases for routine work.

Output/Deliverables

The assignment will provide three deliverables:

1. a technical review of database projects at the Ministry;
2. completion of at least one key database project;
3. training in Arabic for staff of the Ministry in use and maintenance of databases.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Technical review of database projects at the Ministry;
• Training material on use and maintenance of databases.

Competencies

• Behavioural
  Strong communication and leadership skills
• Technical
  Knowledge of IT database systems and design

Education and Experience

• University degree in computer science or work experience in computer database programming;
• Experience in teaching is considered an asset;

Language Requirements

• Arabic required
• English highly desirable

Background Information about Host Institution

The KRI Ministry of Planning uses migration-related data to prepare progress reports on Iraq’s national development goals and formulate related policy. The Executive Director of the Ministry of Planning (KRI) 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 Ministry of Planning works closely with the Kurdistan Region Statistics Office (KRSO) in this area.

Position Information

Organizational unit/ Department: Ministry of Planning (KRI)

Duration of assignment: 6 weeks

Objectives of Assignment

The assignment will support the Ministry of Planning (KRI) to consistently analyse regional migration data. This will be achieved through the following three steps:

1) a desk review of migration data currently held by the Ministry of Planning and Kurdistan Region Statistics Office;
2) identifying ways the data can be used to report on indicators set by the Ministry of Planning for its reporting on progress toward national development goals;
3) hands-on training for Ministry staff on data collection, analysis and concepts.

Output/Deliverables

The assignment will provide three deliverables:

1) a desk review of all existing data reported against indicators used by the Ministry of Planning and KRSO;
2) a concise report for the Ministry proposing how to make use of the existing data;
3) a training for relevant ministry staff on existing migration data and concepts on data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities and accountabilities

• Complete a desk review of all existing migration data held by the Ministry
• Draft a concise report proposing ways to make use of existing data in light of needs of the Ministry
• Provide short training for relevant ministry staff on existing migration data
• Seek partnerships with universities, research institutes, and other practitioners in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) to link up population research experts with the Ministry

Competencies 

• Behavioural
  • Strong communication and leadership skills, creativity for problem-solving
• Technical
  • Strong general knowledge of statistics
  • Knowledge of statistics computer software such as SPSS is highly desirable

Education and Experience

• University degree in Political Science, Social Science, Statistics, Evaluation or Management or a related field;
• Experience in data collection, statistics or knowledge management is considered an asset;
• Experience in population statistics, demographics or census exercises is highly desirable;

Language requirements

• English required
• Kurdish highly desirable

Background Information about Host Institution

The Kurdistan Region Statistics Office (KRSO) uses migration-related data to prepare progress reports on development goals and formulate related policy. The Executive Director of the Ministry of Planning (KRI) 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 Ministry of Planning works closely with the Kurdistan Region Statistics Office (KRSO) in this area.

Position Information

Organizational unit/Department: Kurdistan Regional Statistics Office
Duration of assignment: 6 weeks

Objectives of Assignment

The assignment will support the Kurdistan Regional Statistics Office (KRSO) to consistently analyse regional migration data. This will be achieved through the following three steps:

1) a desk review of migration data currently held by KRSO;
2) identifying ways the data can be used to report on indicators set by the Ministry of Planning  (KRI) for its reporting on progress toward development goals;
3) hands-on training for KRSO staff on data collection, analysis and concepts.

Output/Deliverables

The assignment will provide three deliverables:

1) a desk review of all existing data reported against indicators used by KRSO and the Ministry of Planning (KRI);
2) a concise report for KRSO proposing how to make use of the existing data;
3) a training for relevant ministry staff on existing migration data and concepts on data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities and Acountabilities

• Complete a desk review of all existing migration data held by KRSO
• Draft a concise report proposing ways to make use of existing data in light of needs of the KRSO
• Provide short training for relevant ministry staff on existing migration data
• Seek partnerships with universities, research institutes, and other practitioners in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) to link up population research experts with KRSO

Competencies 

• Behavioural
  • Strong communication and leadership skills, creativity for problem-solving
• Technical
  • Strong general knowledge of statistics
  • Knowledge of statistics computer software such as SPSS is highly desirable

Education and Experience

• University degree in Political Science, Social Science, Statistics, Evaluation or Management or a related field;
• Experience in data collection, statistics or knowledge management is considered an asset;
• Experience in population statistics, demographics or census exercises is highly desirable;

Language requirements

• English required
• Kurdish highly desirable

Background Information about Host Institution

The Ministry of Justice conducts legal review of government policy and legislation, including with regard to matters related to migration governance in Iraq. The Ministry of Justice 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, there is need to consider legal processes, requirements and challenges to ensure safe, orderly and dignified migration in Iraq.

Position Information

Organizational unit/Department: Human Rights Commission
Duration of assignment: 2 months

Objectives of Assignment

The assignment will support the Human Rights Commission of the Ministry of Justice to provide concise briefs to Ministry staff on Iraq’s obligations regarding migrants and migration governance under relevant international protocols, laws, resolutions, etc. The Human Rights Directorate may use the material for future internal staff training.
The assignment will be achieved through the following steps:

1) identifying the legal obligations of Iraq under migration-related international conventions to which Iraq is currently a party;
2) providing short summaries of these obligations in memos or training materials;
3) training for Ministry staff.

Output/Deliverables

The assignment will provide two deliverables:

1) concise memos or briefs in Arabic summarizing the international legal obligations of Iraq under migration-related conventions that Iraq is a party to;
2) training in Arabic for staff of the Ministry of Justice on these obligations, including origins, rationale and examples of practice.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Complete a desk review of migration-related conventions to which Iraq is a party;
• Draft concise memos covering as many obligations as is feasible;
• Provide short legal trainings for Ministry of Justice staff;
• Seek partnerships with universities, research institutes, and other practitioners in Iraq to link up Iraqi experts in international law with relevant staff in the Ministry of Justice

Competencies 

• Behavioural
  • Strong legal analysis and communication skills
• Technical
  • Knowledge of international law
  • Teaching experience highly desirable

Education and Experience

• University degree in international law, political science, human rights or related field;
• Experience in teaching is considered an asset;

Language requirements

• Arabic required
• English highly desirable