Trade in Services Statistics Guidelines Consultant
Revise and validate SADC methodological guidelines and harmonised data-collection instruments for trade in services statistics.
Why we picked it
This is a high-specialization regional statistics consultancy with a concrete output: validated guidance and data tools for member states. It suits a senior statistician who has worked across external-sector statistics and capacity building.
Best for Senior statisticians, economists and external-sector data specialists with long experience in trade-in-services statistics and developing-country technical assistance.
What you'll do
Update the current SADC trade-in-services guidelines and harmonised instruments, incorporate recommendations from international organisations and member-state experts, and deliver a validated final version.
Who they want
The notice asks for a degree in statistics, economics or a related field, with a master’s degree advantageous; at least 15 years in statistical functions and at least 10 years in collecting, producing and disseminating trade-in-services statistics; it also seeks experience with SITS guidelines, MSITS 2010, BPM 6, EBOPS and capacity building in developing countries.
Before you apply
The assignment is explicitly remote, with no travel to SADC Secretariat offices stated in the stored record. It is an individual-consultant engagement for 90 calendar days; no compensation or working-language requirement is stated.
Published 13 Oct 2026.