Deadline: 1-Sep-25
The European Commission is accepting applications to strengthen capacities of the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia to implement capital stock survey and land estimation.
This project aims to contribute to the implementation of the Program of Official Statistics for a Five-Year Period, in particular to the basic strategic goals set up by the Program Completion of full harmonization of statistical standards and practices with the European Statistical System and the European Union and Improving the quality of official statistical results while ensuring a high degree of international comparability.
Objectives
- The primary objective of this project, which aims to establish the methodology and surveying tools to conduct a capital stock survey and land estimation, is to fulfil the European System of Accounts (ESA) 2010 requirements on capital stock (fixed assets) of member states, and the compilation of Balance sheet of non-financial assets.
- Developing the methodology and data sources necessary for compiling ESA tables T20 Cross classification of fixed assets by industry and by asset (stocks) and T26 Balance sheets for non-financial assets.
- Enhancing the skills of SORS personnel, improving knowledge, methods, and data sources for future compilation of the missing datasets, and strengthening the capacity for compiling national accounts in accordance with ESA 2010 and the best practices of EU Member States.
- Prepare the SORS to become capable of compiling capital stocks data according with future requirements following the revised ESA implementing the System of National Accounts 2025.
Goals
- Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
- Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.
Components
- Strengthening SORS Expertise in Implementing the Capital Stock Survey, Land Estimation, and Post-Estimation Data Processing.
- Preparation and Design of the Capital Stock Survey.
- Development of a Methodology for Land Estimation.
- Compilation of Fixed Asset Classification Tables and the Balance Sheet for Non-Financial Assets.
Funding Information
- Total Budget: 1 999 999.
- Maximum Budget available for the Grant: 1,999,999.00 EUR.
- Duration of the execution period is: 36 months for implementation period + 3 months
Eligibility Criteria
- The qualifications and experience required for short-term experts are as follows:
- University degree in the relevant field (economics, statistics, mathematics or equivalent) or equivalent professional experience of 8 years in statistics;
- Minimum of 3 years of specific professional experience in the area of National accounts. Having experience in work on investment or other statistical surveys, estimation of capital goods/consumption of fixed capital (including estimates of land) and compilation of balance sheet of non-financial assets is desirable;
- Fluency in spoken and written English;
- Proficiency in standard computer tools/software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, videoconferencing, etc.) that are necessary to implement the project;
- Training experience and experience on manual and guide preparation.
Application Requirements
- The indicative requirements are following:
- Provide technical input in specific areas of project implementation including technical and institutional support, organization of training workshops, drafting of training materials, drafting of required documents and other activities mentioned in their respective references;
- Provide support to Beneficiary Departments in implementing activities and provide specific recommendations in their role as specialists;
- Provide the RTA with an activity report and the deliverables planned for the end of each mission.
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