International Consultant: Census Data Analysis & Reporting Expert
The Background:
The 2026 Population and Housing Census will generate a comprehensive dataset critical for evidence-based policymaking and development planning in Sierra Leone. Transforming processed census data into actionable insights requires advanced statistical analysis, interpretation, and reporting aligned with international standards.
This consultancy will support Statistics Sierra Leone in producing high-quality census outputs, including statistical tables, analytical reports, and dissemination materials.
The Purpose of Consultancy:
To analyze census data and produce high-quality statistical outputs, reports, and visualizations that inform policy and development planning.
Scope of Work:
In pursuance of the objectives of the engagement, the consultant, in close coordination and collaboration with the relevant Unit at Statistics Sierra Leone (Stats SL), and UNFPA, will be required to assist in the planning, organization, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the data processing flow of the 2026 PHC.
More specifically, the Data Analysis expert will undertake the following:
Expected Deliverables:
Milestone Payment
Inception report & analysis plan 30%
Draft outputs (tables + report inputs) 40%
Final deliverables 30%
Place where services are to be delivered:
The international consultant will work in the country (Statistics Sierra Leone)
Expected travel:
The Consultant is expected to travel to and in Sierra Leone, UNFPA and Stats SL will communicate when travel is needed and facilitate accordingly
Supervisory arrangements:
The consultant will be stationed at Stats SL and will work under the overall guidance of the Statistician General and the direct supervision of the Director of Data Science. The consultant is expected to collaborate closely with the Census Coordinator, CTA, and concerned staff members, ensuring a comprehensive and high-quality census data processing and analysis workflow.
Confidentiality and Data Integrity
The consultant will be provided with an official email account from the Stats SL email server, which will be linked to the name of the consultant. This email will be used for all official communication during his/her time in contract
Other relevant information or special conditions, if any
This work will be guided by The principles and Recommendations of the 2020 Round of Census produced by the UN Statistics Division
Compensation :
This position offers an attractive remuneration.
UNFPA Work Environment:
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here [link removed] to learn more.
Disclaimer:
Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks
UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
