Project Support and Coordination Consultant

Supports UNCTAD implementation of a digital services trade statistics project by assessing national statistical systems, preparing TiSSTAT implementation inputs and supporting pilot data collection and capacity-building.

• Assess national statistical frameworks, methodologies, data sources and compilation practices in participating countries
• Review documentation, metadata, questionnaires, administrative data sources and statistical practices
• Identify data availability, methodological approaches, data gaps and institutional arrangements for TiSSTAT implementation
• Support TiSSTAT implementation, testing, validation and deployment in participating countries
• Prepare technical inputs, data structures, documentation and validation procedures for pilot data collection
• Prepare training materials, presentations, guidance notes and technical assistance resources
• Support workshops, training sessions and consultations with national counterparts
• Prepare country assessments, technical reports, mission reports and implementation summaries

• Advanced university degree in finance, economics, statistics, international relations, development studies, public administration or a related field
• At least one year of relevant professional experience in financial analysis, data analysis and project monitoring or follow-up, preferably in an international or regional development context
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual collaboration tools such as Zoom and Teams is required
• Fluency in written and oral English is required

• Contract duration is 20 July 2026 to 31 December 2026