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Data Processing Consultant for 2026 Cambodia Demographic and Health Survey

with United Nations Population Fund

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Data Processing Consultant for 2026 Cambodia Demographic and Health Survey

Announcement Description

The Royal Government of Cambodia, through the National Institute of Statistics (NIS), is implementing the 2026 Cambodia Demographic and Health Survey (CDHS) as a nationally representative household survey using CAPI. CDHS serves as the country's primary source of data on population health, reproductive health, family planning, maternal and child health, gender-based violence, and related indicators. UNFPA, along with UNICEF and other development partners, are providing technical support towards the implementation of the survey. 

The process started from September 2025 with a questionnaire developed and consulted with national stakeholders. A one-month training was provided to enumerators and supervisors covering the understanding of the questionnaire, the skills needed to conduct interviews and the use of CAPI tablets. The Khmer questionnaire version was integrated into the tablet data entry system (QSF files), which were used to program the CAPI system. The CSWeb system was set up for data transfer.

There were country specific questions and new modules/sections added to the CDHS questionnaire namely: Social Protection, Drowning, Mental Health, Child Functioning, Technology-Facilitated Gender Based Violence.

See report of Phase I for details as in annex:

Currently, the CDHS is progressing with data collection underway until July, toward data finalization and report production (August–December 2026). Following the completion of the initial technical assistance phase from October 2025 until March 2026 provided by UNFPA and partners, this second phase of technical assistance is required to ensure the final CDHS report meets the highest international DHS standards for coherence, quality, and accuracy.

Announcement Positions

Data Processing Consultant for 2026 Cambodia Demographic and Health Survey

Workplace Circumstances
  • Environment: Office
  • Languages: Khmer, English
  • Location: Phnom Penh
Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Advisor / Individual Consultant
  • Schedule:Short-term
  • Salary: N/A
Position Summary

Consultancy period: June to December 2026 (Phase II). 

Work schedule and arrangements: The consultant will work remotely and work under technical supervision of a senior consultant to ensure quality standards and coherence. Remote work will be coordinated with UNFPA Cambodia and NIS teams through regular virtual meetings and progress reports.

Duration and working schedule

Total Level of Effort (Phase II): ~ estimated 80 working days.

Contract period: June to December 2026 (Phase II).

Payment will be made in installments upon satisfactory completion of agreed deliverables. UNFPA does not pay a daily rate – estimated days are provided to guide applicants only. This is a results-based contract with payments tied to successful delivery of outputs in a quality manner.

Place where services are to be delivered:

The consultant will work remotely and should be available during reasonable working hours that overlap with the Phnom Penh time zone (UTC+7) to facilitate communication with the UNFPA team and NIS counterparts.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • CAPI Data Management and Field Quality Control (June–July 2026)
  • Ensure the smooth remote operation of CAPI data collection throughout the remaining fieldwork period (until July 2026), providing technical support for CAPI software and tablet maintenance and troubleshoots.
  • Maintain, update, and generate the real-time field check tables/dashboards (including the specific Field Check Tables for the DV module) as per DHS standards and direction from the Senior Consultant.
  • Provide regular, secure data transfers and monitoring reports/tables to the Senior Technical Consultant for quality assessment and oversight.
  • Data Cleaning, Analysis Preparation, and Archiving (August–December 2026)
  • Lead the comprehensive data cleaning process, resolving data inconsistencies, and managing the final merging and tabulation processes in compliance with international DHS data processing guidelines.
  • Prepare the final data files for analysis, including the creation of all necessary indices, weights, and standard recode variables according to DHS standard recode file specifications (see the bottom table for details).
  • Provide hands-on statistical programming and tabulation support to the joint analysis team (NIS, MOH, MOWA) during the remote report writing phase, ensuring all figures and tables are statistically accurate.
  • Execute the final data anonymization and structuring according to NIS requirements and the archiving strategy guided by the Senior Consultant.
  • Capacity Building and Documentation
  • Conduct hands-on training (remotely) for NIS data processing staff on advanced data cleaning, manipulation, and statistical analysis techniques relevant to DHS data management.
  • Document all data processing procedures, CAPI syntax, quality control steps, and the final data file structure for internal NIS use and external archiving.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
  • English - Fluent
  • Khmer is preferred
Qualifications:
  • Postgraduate Degree in demography, statistics, public health, or related field
Work History:
  • Experience managing and providing technical support for large-scale household surveys, with deep expertise in Demographic and Health Survey protocols and international standards for over 10 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Advanced degree and/or skills in survey ICT
  • Demonstrated expertise in CAPI (Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing), including advanced programming, data processing, and transitioning traditional survey methods into digital formats.
  • Strong capabilities in statistical analysis and data processing using industry-standard software to transform complex datasets into actionable insights.
  • Extensive experience in survey quality assurance and rigorous field monitoring to ensure data accuracy and procedural compliance.
  • Proven ability to handle the end-to-end survey process, from initial design and ICT-based data processing to final analysis.
  • Familiarity with Cambodia’s specific DHS context and operational landscape is an asset
  • Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills
  • Fluency in English (required)
  • Khmer language skills are an asset
  • Ability to work effectively and remotely with diverse stakeholders
  • Experience working with UN agencies or international organizations is preferred
  • Strong project management and coordination skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Cultural sensitivity and adaptability to local contexts
 

How to Apply

Application Requirements:

Interested candidates should submit:

  1. Detailed CV highlighting relevant DHS and household survey experience, particularly in relation to data processing
  2. Cover letter addressing specific qualifications for this assignment
  3. Completed P-11 form (available at the link)

Evaluation Criteria:

  • Relevant educational background (20%)
  • Relevant technical expertise/experiences (75%)
  • Experience working with UN agencies or international organizations is preferred (5 %)

Please click the link for more information.

Attachment:
  • ToR_Data Processing Consultant for 2026 Cambodia Demographic and Health Survey (CDHS)
  • Application Form_UN P11
 

Contact Details

Office Address
  • Phnom Penh Center, North Building (A), 5th Floor Room 526, Sothearos Blvd., Sangkat Tonle Basak, Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
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