Work from Home: World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is Hiring for Home Based Job Position [Tourism Statistics Expert]

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is the United Nations agency responsible for the promotion
of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism.

Closing date: Ongoing
Location: Home Based

UNWTO is currently looking for Tourism Statistics Expert/Tourism Satellite Account Compiler to be
included in the Roster of Experts to collaborate on projects related to the Strengthening of Tourism
Statistics Systems and the Development of Tourism Satellite Accounts in French-speaking
UNWTO Member States.
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) provides support to Member States to assist them in their
efforts to develop and promote sustainable tourism as an engine for socio-economic growth and inclusive development leaving no one behind.

To guide Member States in developing a consistent and useful set of basic economic statistical data and
indicators, UNWTO has developed over the past years, and in cooperation with the international
community the two existing United Nations international measurement standards in the area of tourism:

1. International Recommendations for Tourism Statistics 2008 (IRTS 2008);
2. Tourism Satellite Account: Recommended Methodological Framework 2008 (TSA: RMF 2008).
   The Tourism Satellite Account (TSA) should be viewed as the means to understand tourism as an intrinsic
   part of an economy. A TSA, as part of a robust System of Tourism Statistics (STS), can become a reliable
   instrument to monitor and to orient public policies on tourism development while serving as a powerful
   advocacy tool for National Tourism Administrations (NTAs) to support the cause of tourism.
   Within the above context, the Expert will implement projects in tourism statistics and in Tourism Satellite
   Accounts in countries, including the following duties, among others:
3. Attends online meetings and carries out desk research for initial inventory, assessment, and
   selection of data sources and formulate a work plan for the implementation of the TSA project;
4. Raises awareness on the UN statistical standard: Tourism Satellite Account: Recommended
   Methodological Framework 2008;
5. Reviews the System of Tourism Statistics, including all tourism related data sources and all TSA
   tables already compiled, verifies data used and processed, and provides recommendations to
   improve the System of Tourism Statistics;
6. Supports the institutional context and strengthens the statistical capacity to develop tourism
   statistics through training programmes for the various government stakeholders (such as Ministry
   of Tourism, National Tourism Statistics, Immigration, Central Bank);
7. Conducts national and regional Statistics and TSA workshops for government officials and publicprivate-sector stakeholders;
8. Engages and collaborates with relevant stakeholders to identify data needs, implement data
   collection programs and ensure data quality;
9. Guides and supports the compilation of a (experimental) Tourism Satellite Account in the
   medium/long term;
10. Prepares reports, presentations and other materials to communicate insights and findings to
    stakeholders, such as government agencies, tourism boards, and industry organizations;
11. Performs other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS
Academic Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in economics, statistics, or
a related field. A first-level university degree with relevant combination of professional
and academic qualifications may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience  Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in French-speaking countries in the
field of tourism statistics, national accounts, Tourism Satellite Account, statistical
capacity building, the development of national statistical systems, or related areas,
preferably in an international organisation, national statistical office, government
agency or research institute. This experience should include compilation,
processing, and analysis of national accounts or tourism satellite accounts;
 Experience in statistical data sources related to tourism;
 Solid knowledge on the United Nations statistical recommendations, namely the
International Recommendations for Tourism Statistics 2008, the Tourism Satellite
Account: Recommended Methodological Framework 2008, the System of National
Accounts 2008, the Balance of Payments and International Investment Position
Manual;
 Experience in coordination and engagement of different stakeholders.
Languages  Fluency in French (written and oral) is essential;
 Good working knowledge of another of the official languages of the Organization
(English, Chinese, Spanish, Arabic or Russian) is an asset.
Computer

Skills
 Computer literacy in Microsoft Office software and Windows 10;
 Knowledge of statistical software such as SPSS, STATA, EViews is an asset.
Other Skills
and
Competencies
 Analytical, creative, and organizational skills;
 Excellent organizational and report writing skills;
 Strong oral and written communications skills in French, and in the other
languages as indicated above;
 Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural, multiethnic environment with
sensitivity and respect for diversity;
 Demonstrated ability to work independently within assigned areas, showing
initiative and judgment;
 Leadership skills, team motivation and team management;
 Sense of responsibility and commitment;
 Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and on tight deadlines;
 Good level of technical knowledge of tourism development and management is
desirable;
 Knowledge of structures and procedures of international organizations and of
national administrations is desirable;
 Previous experience in the United Nations or another international organization
would be an asset.

Remuneration
and Other
Conditions
The gross monthly remuneration may range between EUR 5,000 – EUR 10,000 and
would be determined depending on academic background and professional experience,
skills, and competencies.

Visit the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Careers Page

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