The Ghana Statistical Service in collaboration with United Nation Population Fund (UNFPA) intends to apply part of the funds provided by the Development Partners for the 2010 PRC report writing to engage the services of consultants who would assist GSS to write the 2010 PRC Reports in eight thematic areas The thematic areas are: Housing Conditions, Fertility, Mortality, Migration, Urbanisation, Economic Activities in Ghana, Disabilities in Ghana and Population Projections. GSS, therefore, intends to engage the services of consultants to partner staff of the Ghana Statistical Service and the Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to prepare the reports.

The desired services include but not limited to:

•   Prepare the draft outline of allotted thematic area;
•   Identify sub-topics to be covered in allotted thematic area;
•   Obtain basic tables on all themes covered by the report from the
•   Census Data Analysis and Reporting Team (CDART) based on the 2010 PRC data and any other tables that are required for the work;
•   Refer to other publications and data sources to facilitate and improve the analysis of data;
•   Ensure consistency in the report with respect to observations, discussions, conclusions and recommendations drawn from the analysis of the data;
•   Submit draft reports to the Acting Census Coordinator for review at the stipulated times;
•   Attend all meetings organised by GSS to discuss draft reports;
•   Ensure that draft reports are amended according to comments made by the Editorial Team; and
•   Finalise the draft reports based on comments from editors.

The Ghana Statistical Service now invites eligible consultants to express their interest in providing the requisite services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating their qualification to perform the services (description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, general qualifications/academic background; and knowledge of administrative systems and government organisations) and indicate the thematic area of interest.

Consultants will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s “Guidelines: Selection and Employment of consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by world Bank Borrowers” dated January 2011 and in the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663) of the Republic of Ghana.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of Master of Arts / Science Degree in Sociology, Demography, Economics, Statistics or a related field;
•   Ten (10) or more years of relevant working experience;
•   Proven experience in writing reports / articles; and
•   Two samples of applicant’s written work.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours: 09:00 to 17:00 hours GMT, Mondays to Fridays.

Expression of Interest must be delivered in four (4) copies by 13th August, 2013 to the address below.

Applicants from the Universities and Research Institutions are particularly encouraged to apply.

Head of Procurement Unit, Room 241
P. O. Box GP 1098, Accra
Oval Street, Ministries, Statistical service / Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning Building,
2nd floor, room 241
Accra, Ghana

Telephone:  +233 302 682656,

Electronic mail address: emmanuel.cobbinah@gmail.com  /  fuseini.mabruk@gmail.com

Closing Date: 13 August, 2013