<html><head><meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><META name="Author" content="Novell GroupWise WebAccess"></head><body style='font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; '><div>Dear List,</div><div>please find here an interesting job opportunity at the UNODC (SASS) in Vienna. If you are interested contact directly Ms. Irmgard Zeiler (<span style="font-size: small;">Irmgard.ZEILER@unodc.org).</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">good luck</span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;">Matteo Mattiuzzi</span></div><div> <br></div><br>>>> Irmgard ZEILER <Irmgard.ZEILER@unodc.org> 02/03/14 5:02 PM >>><br> <p><font size="2" face="sans-serif">Dear all,</font> </p><p><font size="2" face="sans-serif">I would like to kindly ask your assistance in my search for a consultant (short term employee) for about 6 months to be based in Vienna. I look for somebody to start as soon as possible, who knows R and has ideally experience with survey statistics and sampling. A draft job advertisement is attached.</font> </p><p><font size="2" face="sans-serif">The position is not advertised yet, I would highly appreciate it if you could forward the email to persons who might be interested to contact me. As soon as we advertise I would then invite for applications.</font> </p><p><font size="2" face="sans-serif">Thank you very much,</font> </p><p><font size="2" face="sans-serif">Irmgard</font> </p><p><br> <font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><b>Specific tasks to be performed by the consultant:</b></font><br> <font size="2" face="Times New Roman"> Under the overall guidance of the Chief of the Statistics and Surveys Section (SASS) and direct supervision of the Officer assigned by the Chief, the consultant will:</font><br> </p><ul style="padding-left: 18pt"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">1. Draw spatial samples for the satellite image survey in Afghanistan according to the instructions provided by SASS based on existing </font><font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><i>R</i></font><font size="2" face="Times New Roman"> scripts;</font><br> <font size="2" face="Times New Roman">2. Improve the technical implementation and documentation in </font><font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><i>R</i></font><font size="2" face="Times New Roman"> of the existing spatial models and sampling methods used in SASS illicit crop surveys with applications in Afghanistan;</font><br> <font size="2" face="Times New Roman">3. Carry out research and assist in the preparation of statistical inputs on area estimation methods for inclusion in UNODC illicit crop reports and studies; statistical inputs include preparation of input data, quality assessments, treatment of missing values and estimation of variance.</font><br> <font size="2" face="Times New Roman">4. Compose a manual directed at national counterparts and UNODC field office staff in Afghanistan on the various spatial sampling and estimation methods employed. The manual should include examples and easy-to-use methods for applying sampling and estimation techniques using R scripts (sampling) and Excel sheets (estimation);</font></ul> <br> <font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><b>Expected tangible and measurable output(s): </b></font><br> <font size="2" face="Times New Roman">The consultant will provide:</font> <ul style="padding-left: 39pt"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">A) Spatial samples drawn </font><br> <font size="2" face="Times New Roman">B) Well documented and technically improved scripts for the spatial sampling methods used in SASS illicit crop surveys</font><br> <font size="2" face="Times New Roman">C) Statistical inputs on the area estimation </font><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">for inclusion in UNODC illicit crop reports and studies including preparation of input data, on quality assessments, treatment of missing values and estimation of variance.</font><font size="2" face="Times New Roman"> </font><br> <br> <font size="2" face="Times New Roman">D) A manual directed at national counterparts and UNODC field office staff in Afghanistan on the various spatial sampling and estimation methods employed. The manual includes examples and easy-to-use methods for applying sampling and estimation techniques; </font></ul> <font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Working time is indicative and may vary according to the needs of SASS.</font><br> <br> <font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><b>Qualifications/expertise sought (required educational background, years of relevant work experience, other special skills or knowledge required):</b></font> <p><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">University degree in statistics, social sciences, economics or in a related field. Experience in conducting statistical surveys and managing large datasets through statistical packages. Good record of analytical work based on quantitative methods, preferably in surveys statistics and sampling methods. Very good programming skills in the statistical software </font><font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><i>R. </i></font><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Experience in producing analytical publications according to UN standards desired. Good planning and organisational skills. Fluency in English, with excellent drafting and communication skills, with attention to detail. Knowledge of Spanish an asset.</font> </p><p><br> <font size="2" face="sans-serif"><br> -- <br> Irmgard Zeiler (Ms.), Research Expert<br> Statistics and Surveys Section<br> United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)<br> <br> PO Box 500 <br> 1400 Vienna<br> Austria<br> <br> Tel: (+43-1) 26060-5289<br> Email: irmgard.ZEILER@unodc.org<br> Websites: <a href="http://www.unodc.org/">http://www.unodc.org/</a></font></p></body></html>