(Roster) Tourism Statistics Expert/Tourism Satellite Account Compiler (Francophone)

Call for Expression of Interest

Post Title: Tourism Statistics Expert/Tourism Satellite Account Compiler (Francophone) (Roster) Duty Station: Home-based and possible missions Reference: UNWTO/HHRR/CFE/05/TCSR/2023 Start Date: To be determined Department: Technical Cooperation and Silk Road Duration: To be determined Contractual Status: Expert Contract Deadline for Applications: Ongoing

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.

UNWTO is currently looking for Tourism Statistics Expert/Tourism Satellite Account Compiler to be included in the Roster of Experts to collaborate on projects related to the Strengthening of Tourism Statistics Systems and the Development of Tourism Satellite Account s in French- speaking UNWTO Member States.

The World Tourism Organization ( UNWTO) provides support to Member States to assist them in their efforts to develop and promote sustainable tourism as an engine for socio-economic growth and inclusive development leaving no one behind.

To guide Member States in developing a consistent and useful set of basic economic statistical data and indicators, UNWTO has developed over the past years, and in cooperation with the international community the two existing United Nations international measurement standards in the area of tourism:

1. International Recommendations for Tourism Statistics 2008 (IRTS 2008); 2. Tourism Satellite Account: Recommended Methodological Framework 2008 (TSA: RMF 2008).

The Tourism Satellite Account (TSA) should be viewed as the means to understand tourism as an intrinsic part of an economy. A TSA, as part of a robust System of Tourism Statistics (STS), can become a reliable instrument to monitor and to orient public policies on tourism development while serving as a powerful advocacy tool for National Tourism Administrations (NTAs) to support the cause of tourism.

Within the above context, the Expert will implement projects in tourism statistics and in Tourism Satellite Accounts in countries, including the following duties, among others:

1. Attends online meetings and carries out desk research for initial inventory , assessment, and selection of data sources and formulate a work plan for the implementation of the TSA project;
2. Raises awareness on the UN statistical standard: T ourism Satellite Account: Recommended Methodological Framework 2008;
3. Reviews the System of Tourism Statistics, including all tourism related data sources and all TSA tables already compiled, verif ies data used and processed, and provides recommendations to improve the System of Tourism Statistics;
4. Supports the institutional context and strengthens the statistical capacity to develop tourism statistics through training programmes for the various government stakeholders (such as Ministry of Tourism, National Tourism Statistics, Immigration, Central Bank);
5. Conducts national and regional Statistics and TSA workshops for government officials and public- private-sector stakeholders;
6. Engages and collaborates with relevant stakeholders to identify data needs, implement data collection programs and ensure data quality;

7. Guides and support s the c ompilation of a (experimental) Tourism Satellite Account in the medium/long term; 8. Prepares reports, presentations and other materials to communicate insights and findings to stakeholders, such as government agencies, tourism boards, and industry organizations; 9. Performs other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS

Academic

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in economics, statistics, or a related field. A first-level university degree with relevant combination of professional and academic qualifications may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience

 Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in French-speaking countries in the field of tourism statistics, national accounts, Tourism Satellite Account, statistical capacity building, the development of national statistical systems, or related areas, preferably in an international organisation, national statistical office, government agency or research institute. This experience should include compilation, processing, and analysis of national accounts or tourism satellite accounts;  Experience in statistical data sources related to tourism;  Solid knowledge on the United Nations statistical recommendations, namely the International Recommendations for Tourism Statistics 2008, the Tourism Satellite Account: Recommended Methodological Framework 2008, the System of National Accounts 2008, the Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual;  Experience in coordination and engagement of different stakeholders.

Languages

 Fluency in French (written and oral) is essential;  Good working knowledge of another of the official languages of the Organization (English, Chinese, Spanish, Arabic or Russian) is an asset.

Computer Skills

 Computer literacy in Microsoft Office software and Windows 10;  Knowledge of statistical software such as SPSS, STATA, EViews is an asset. Other Skills and Competencies

 Analytical, creative, and organizational skills;  Excellent organizational and report writing skills;  Strong oral and written communications skills in French, and in the other languages as indicated above;  Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural, multiethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;  Demonstrated ability to work independently within assigned areas, showing initiative and judgment;  Leadership skills, team motivation and team management;  Sense of responsibility and commitment;  Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and on tight deadlines;  Good level of technical knowledge of tourism development and management is desirable;  Knowledge of structures and procedures of international organizations and of national administrations is desirable;  Previous experience in the United Nations or another international organization would be an asset.

Remuneration and Other Conditions

The gross monthly remuneration may range between EUR 5,000 – EUR 10,000 and would be determined depending on academic background and professional experience, skills, and competencies.

Where applicable, travel and accommodation for missions would be paid out as an all- inclusive lump sum. The remuneration may be paid out in installments. The Expert shall be in possession of a major global medical insurance coverage to be paid by him/her.

Application Procedure

Candidates will be evaluated based on the following methodologies:

Stage 1 – Establishing a roster All applicants will initially be screened against the minimum requirements as specified above. Those candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be invited to a competitive exam and/or interview. Following the competitive examination, successful candidates will be included in an Expert roster for a period of two years . The addition of an individual in a roster does not guarantee a contract with UNWTO.

Stage 2 – Evaluation and mechanism for a specific assignment When a request for services arises, individuals in the roster shall be contacted for the specific area of expertise required. Individuals wil l be requested to confirm their availability for the location and dates of the assignment, as well as the remuneration level.

Interested applicants are requested to complete the Online UNWTO Personal History Form. Please note that UNWTO will only accept applications received through our web- based system. Applications sent by other means (e.g., post, email, etc.) or received after the deadline indicated above, will not be taken into consideration.

All related documentation should be attached to the Online UNWTO Personal History Form.

 Candidates who do not receive any feedback within three months of the deadline should consider their application as unsuccessful.  Short-listed candidates may be asked to take a competitive exam and/or interview as part of the final phase of the selection process. These candidates will be contacted directly for this purpose.  There is no guarantee either that the initial contract will be renewed or that a career appointment within UNWTO will subsequently be offered.