| Overview : UNDP is the UN global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP Lesotho supports Lesotho’s development priorities laid out in the National Strategic Development Plan. The Government of Lesotho launched a Lesotho Data for Sustainable Development with support from EU and UNDP. This project is aimed at assisting the Government in the collection, analysis and dissemination of development data and building institutional and technical capacities for monitoring and evaluation of development programs and effective pubic management systems. The data project is being implemented by the Ministry of Development Planning, through the Department of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) and Bureau of Statistics (BOS). The project is currently implementing a capacity building response following a preliminary phase where necessary evidence was gathered through a rigorous stakeholders-engagement. Among several challenges identified, the assessment established that most potential data users are not using BOS statistical products and services mainly because of lack of awareness to their existence. It is against this background that on behalf of the Ministry of Development Planning, UNDP is seeking a National Communications Specialist to offer technical support in the development of a comprehensive Communication, Advocacy and Dissemination Strategy for the Bureau of Statistics. Interested candidates should submit their proposals for carrying out the assignment |
