Description
TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Hiring Office:

UNFPA Odisha - Bhubaneshwar

Purpose of consultancy:

UNFPA Odisha has partnered with Govt. of Odisha to jointly initiate the development of the ‘Demography Intelligence Unit’ and the work on visualising data analysis is ongoing . Under this project, UNFPA plans to leverage geospatial and artificial intelligence technology for designing data-driven policymaking tools and ecosystem-driven approaches to strengthen the demographic intelligence unit in the state of Odisha. Apart from that UNFPA is engaged with multiple departments in policy development , data strengthening and technology driven visual representation of programmatic interventions .To support the same , UNFPA Odisha office regular technical support is required for the development, implementation and government transition of a Geospatial AI system for the ‘Demographic Intelligence Unit’ in the state. Additionally, support is required to advance the policy development and related work of the state office. The consultant,



under the guidance of HoO, will work closely with Government counterparts, technical teams, implementing partners, and will undertake field visits to the project geographies as per requirement.

Scope of work:

(Description of services, activities, or outputs)
- Developing Understanding of State Demographic Profile
- Coordinate with State office and officials for understanding the demographic work and use of information for evidence-based decision making w.r.t. the State of Odisha.
- Develop an understanding of the reporting and demographic data in co-ordination with consultants in DIU and UNFPA CO colleagues and develop strategic and implementation plans for the use of geo-spatial technology.
- Conduct meetings with the relevant government and non government partners to understand existing data reporting and analysis.
- Map out the design plan for technology partners and finalize it with the State

📌 Individual Consultant (Bhubaneswar)
🏢 United Nations Development Programme
📍 Bhubaneswar