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In the framework of the project Output 1.3 - “Established system for continuous development of human resources within the Statistical Institute of Belize(SIB)” seeks to strengthen human capacity in statistics at the SIB as the centerpiece of a data-driven national statistical system.\u003Cbr>The Tool for Assessing Statistical Capacity (TASC) is a self-assessment instrument developed by the U.S. Census Bureau and is designed to quantitatively measure the capacity of a National Statistical Office (NSO) to produce and disseminate key statistics derived from censuses, surveys, and administrative records. The TASC aims to evaluate the overall capacity of the NSO, identify areas of strengths and weaknesses, and assess the impact of capacity-building activities.\u003Cbr>In 2016, with the support of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), a TASC assessment was conducted and since then, significant improvements have been made in various statistical domains. With this baseline established, a new assessment is needed to measure progress, identify areas for further improvements, and develop capacity-building activities to enhance the National Statistical System (NSS) . |\n| Purpose of the Consultancy: | The primary objective of this consultancy is to administer the TASC to assess the statistical capacity of Belize’s National Statistical System, which includes the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) and other data-producing agencies. This assessment will provide a comprehensive view of current capabilities and identify gaps for targeted improvements. |\n| Specific Objectives: | ● Participate in a kick-off meeting with UNFPA Belize Programme Team and the Management Team at the Statistical Institute of Belize\u003Cbr>● Submit Inception Report inclusive of desk review and methodology\u003Cbr>● Facilitate consultation and validation workshops on with SIB and |\n\n\n|  | NSS agencies\u003Cbr>● Submit final TASC report and comprehensive activity report |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Scope of Work:\u003Cbr>(Description of activities or outputs) | The consultant will:\u003Cbr>● Desk Review: Conduct a review of the 2016 TASC assessment and other relevant documents to understand the context and identify areas of focus.\u003Cbr>● Stakeholder Consultations: Engage with key stakeholders, including SIB, to gather insights on challenges, expectations, and progress since the last TASC in 2016.\u003Cbr>● Facilitation of TASC:\u003Cbr>○ Lead a one-day in-person session with NSS agencies to complete the TASC questionnaire, ensuring clarity and thorough understanding among participants.\u003Cbr>○ In consultation with SIB, develop the agenda for the one-day TASC assessment session.\u003Cbr>○ Conduct one-on-one sessions with SIB to provide targeted guidance and best practices.\u003Cbr>● Validation Session: Facilitate a half-day in-person validation session with NSS agencies to review the preliminary findings of the TASCand ensure consensus on the results.\u003Cbr>● Reporting: Prepare a comprehensive final report summarizing the findings and providing actionable recommendations for strengthening Belize’s statistical capacity. |  |  |  |  |\n| Duration: | The implementation of this consultancy will be conducted within 60 working days from 28 October to 24 December 2024. |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  | No. | Deliverable | Due Date |  |\n|  |  | 1 | Inception Report: Detailed work plan, timeline and methodology for conducting the TASC . | 20 November 2024 |  |\n|  |  | 2 | TASC Administration: Facilitation of the assessment session. | 26 November 2024 |  |\n|  |  | 3 | Validation Sessio","cbCaihi2dwIO88qf","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihi2dwIO88qf","pdf",145778,"English","# Background\n## TASC purpose and prior assessment\n# Purpose of the Consultancy\n# Specific Objectives\n# Scope of Work\n## Desk review and stakeholder consultations\n## TASC facilitation and validation\n## Reporting deliverables\n# Duration and Deliverables\n# Places and Delivery Arrangements\n# Supervisory Arrangements and Expected Travel","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of this individual consultancy under the 2024 TASC assessment?\",\"answer\":\"To administer TASC to assess the statistical capacity of Belize’s National Statistical System, covering SIB and other data-producing agencies, and to identify current capabilities, gaps, and targeted improvement areas.\"},{\"question\":\"What activities are included in the scope of work?\",\"answer\":\"The consultant conducts a desk review of the 2016 TASC and related documents, holds stakeholder consultations, facilitates a one-day TASC completion session and one-on-one guidance, runs a half-day validation session, and prepares comprehensive reports with recommendations.\"},{\"question\":\"What deliverables and timelines are required?\",\"answer\":\"Deliverables include an Inception Report (20 November 2024), TASC Administration facilitation (26 November 2024), a Validation Session plan/presentation (3 December 2024), a Draft Report and Workshop Activity Report (24 December 2024), and a Final Report and Final Workshop Activity Report (14 January 2025).\"}]","Terms of Reference - Individual Consultant - 2024 TASC Assessment | PDF"]