The Position:

Papua New Guinea has made important commitments to support the rights of persons with disabilities, but many of these commitments have not yet turned into concrete and positive changes in people’s lives. The main reason is that the government does not yet have the systems it needs to coordinate disability work or collect reliable information about persons with disabilities. Without these basic building blocks, it is difficult for the country to plan, budget or deliver services that promote, protect and fulfil their rights. The Joint Programme on Catalysing the Effective Implementation of Disability Equity and Inclusion in Papua New Guinea responds to this gap by helping the government establish stronger coordination on disability inclusion and by building the foundation for a national disability data system. 

The catalytic phase of the Joint Programme focuses on two main results. First, it will help set up the Office for Disability Services and support advisory committees at the national, provincial and district levels. It will also bring together government, organizations of persons with disabilities and development partners through a national Technical Working Group. Second, it will improve disability data systems by supporting the use of the Washington Group Questions, carrying out an initial analysis of available data and starting a simple national system for monitoring disability rights and CRPD implementation. These results support national policy goals and contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) by strengthening inclusive governance and evidence-based planning. They also prepare the way for future phases that will focus on better services, improved accessibility and more economic opportunities for persons with disabilities.

The Socio-Demographic and Economic Survey (SDES) conducted in 2022 by the National Statistical Office with technical support of UNFPA and funding assistance from the Government of Australia, included questions on disability that identified the population with functional difficulty in seeing, hearing, walking, remembering, self-care, and communication.  Other data included in the said national survey were education, migration, labour and employment, no. of children/live births, household and housing characteristics which could be used to determine the characteristics of persons with disabilities.  Moreover, other existing data and research in the country could be explored to support the findings of the in-depth analysis using the SDES results.  This activity necessitates the services of a Disability Data Analyst who will closely collaborate with the NSO, Department for Community Development and Religion (DfCDR) and UNFPA to develop an in-depth analysis on disability data.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.  UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

You would be responsible for:

With the guidance of the CTA, the Disability Data Analyst:

• Coordinates with NSO on the generation of disability data models and indicators that can be derived from the Socio-Demographic and Economic Survey results. The arrangement to be adopted in working with NSO should ensure knowledge transfer to NSO; 
• Incorporates relevant disability data and findings of other research on disability in PNG;
• Prepares in-depth analysis on disability data using appropriate statistical tool to determine factors affecting disability in PNG;
• Incorporates regional and/or provincial comparison of results whenever possible based on the sampling errors;
• Includes policy implications and recommendations in the analysis;
• Documents and presents the procedures followed in the generation of the indicators and models, including how the software was used in the calculation, ensuring that the NSO will be able to replicate the procedures in future surveys; 
• Presents the findings of the in-depth analysis to stakeholders; 
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the UNFPA Representative and/or Deputy Representative required to ensure the success of the above-mentioned activities; and 
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education:  
At least Masters' degree in Statistics, Demography, Population Studies, Economics, or equivalent qualification in a relevant, directly related discipline.

Knowledge and Experience: 

• At least two (2) years of professional experience in the preparation of in-depth analysis on disability or similar research;
• Has a working knowledge of statistical data analysis and tools that can be used for modelling and calculating the different indicators; 
• Prior experience in a similar role is desirable;
• Experience in capacity strengthening and development, and skills transfer to local counterpart. 

Languages: 

• Fluency in oral and written English is required.

Required Competencies: 

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity, 
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 
• Embracing cultural diversity, 
• Embracing change

Core Competencies: 

• Achieving results,
• Being accountable,
• Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
• Thinking analytically and strategically,
• Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

Functional Competencies:

• Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners / building strategic alliances and partnerships
• Delivering results based programmes
• Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration as per UNFPA IC policy.

Travel cost 

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, training, compensation 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 to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

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