Individual Consultant for 2025 Census Fertility and Nuptiality Thematic Report

The consultant will guide Lao Statistics Bureau experts in analysing 2025 census fertility and nuptiality data, applying demographic estimation methods, preparing reproducible statistical scripts and geospatial outputs, and drafting a national thematic monograph and concise policy brief.

Department: Population and Development Team

• Design the fertility and nuptiality analysis methodology, equations and indicator framework
• Analyse marriage patterns, fertility levels, adolescent fertility and socioeconomic differentials
• Apply indirect demographic estimation models and validate census outputs against administrative data
• Develop reproducible statistical scripts and mentor Lao Statistics Bureau experts
• Integrate demographic indicators with GIS to produce provincial thematic maps
• Draft a publication-ready fertility and nuptiality monograph and concise policy brief
• Prepare dummy tables, visualisation templates and geospatial dissemination products

• Advanced university degree in demography, population studies, statistics, quantitative sociology or a related development discipline
• At least seven years of progressive international experience in advanced demographic analysis
• Track record authoring national census thematic monographs or demographic profile reports
• Operational expertise in direct and indirect fertility-estimation methods
• Advanced mastery of statistical-analysis packages and syntax automation
• Excellent spoken and written English

• Assignment comprises 40 working days through November 2026
• Hybrid delivery includes remote work and one planned mission to Vientiane
• UNFPA covers authorised mission travel
• Payments are made in two instalments against approved deliverables
• Selected consultant must complete BSAFE, anti-fraud and PSEA training before contract signature