Job Announcement

International Senior Census Planning Advisor for the 2029 Cambodia Population Census

with United Nations Population Fund

BTDC-ID: 41198
Closing Date:

Announcement Positions

Announcement Description

We are now looking for qualified candidate to fulfill the position below:

Announcement Positions

International Senior Census Planning Advisor for the 2029 Cambodia Population Census

Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Advisor / Individual Consultant
  • Schedule:Short-term
  • Salary: N/A
Position Summary

Contract Type: Individual Contract

Duration: September – December 2026

UNFPA seeks an international expert to provide high-level technical support to the National Institute of Statistics (NIS) and UNFPA Cambodia towards the planning for the 2029 Population Census (PHC) and to ensure alignment with the UN Principles and Recommendations for Population and Housing Censuses, Revision 4 (2030 Round). The consultant will assess the feasibility of conducting a modern census, identify critical capacity and investment needs, review current data sources to optimize the role of the census in the national data ecosystem, and develop options for the Government to consider. Once the Government has approved one option, the consultant will then support the development of a comprehensive, costed implementation roadmap. This work is designed to provide the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) with a technically sound foundation for national budget allocation and partner engagement towards the 2029 National Population and Housing Census (…more details in TOR).

Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
  • English - Fluent
Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in Demography, Statistics, or related fields as a minimum
Work History:
  • Designing, managing and advising on population censuses, with explicit experience in developing countries and the Asia-Pacific region for 10 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Knowledge of and experience with modern census technologies and approaches/methodologies;
  • Strong understanding of the UN Principles and Recommendations for Population and Housing Censuses
  • Proven experience in knowledge transfer, delivering on-the-job training to national teams, and coordinating across cross-cultural environments.
  • Languages: Full professional proficiency in written and spoken English.
 

How to Apply

Application Requirements:

Interested candidates should submit:

  1. Detailed CV highlighting relevant experience
  2. Cover letter addressing specific qualifications for this assignment
  3. Two samples of technical writing from previous census experience
  4. Completed P-11 form (available at the link

How to apply:

Online applications are required to be submitted via the following link

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.

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.

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

Attachment:
  • 1. ToR_International Senior Census Planning Advisor for the 2029 Cambodia Population Census
  • 2. Application Form_UN P11
 

Contact Details

Office Address
  • Phnom Penh Center, North Building (A), 5th Floor Room 526, Sothearos Blvd., Sangkat Tonle Basak, Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
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