Space Economy Statistics Consultant

Result of ServiceThe assignment aims to establish a National Framework for Measuring and Reporting the Socioeconomic Contribution of Space Activities for Brazil. The consultant will play a central role in conceptualizing and designing a robust, policy-relevant, and operational statistical methodology underpinning this framework. The methodology will enable the systematic measurement of indicators, including, but not limited to: • Market size, growth, and industrial structure of the space sector • Contribution of the space sector to GDP, tax revenue • Direct, indirect, and induced employment and job growth • Productivity gains enabled by space-based services • Broader societal benefits derived from space applications The assignment will result in a practical and actionable national measurement framework that is aligned with international best practices while reflecting Brazil’s national priorities, data realities, and institutional capacities. Work LocationHome-based Expected duration16 MARCH – 15 DECEMBER 2026 Duties and ResponsibilitiesUnder the supervision of the Space Economy Lead, the overall guidance of the Chief of the Space Applications Section and under the overall strategic coordination of the Director of the Office, the tasks of the consultant will include, but not be limited to: A. Review of international best practices • Analyse existing international methodologies and frameworks for measuring market size, and economic and societal impact of space activities (e.g. OECD, ESA, NASA, national statistical offices). • Assess the applicability of these approaches to the Brazilian context. B. Conceptual design of the national measurement framework • Define the scope and boundaries of the Brazilian space economy, including upstream, downstream, and enabling segments. • Develop a conceptual framework to measure direct, indirect, and induced economic impacts. • Propose approaches to quantify broader societal benefits of space applications (e.g. agriculture, climate, disaster management, connectivity, digital twin). C. Indicator development and methodological design • Identify a core set of quantitative and qualitative indicators, including definitions, data sources, assumptions, and limitations. • Design statistical estimation frameworks with top-down analytical approaches. For example, the use of national accounts, input-output tables, benchmarking, scaling, and allocation techniques to derive space-economy estimates. • Design statistical methodologies for data collection, estimation, sampling, and modelling, if applicable. • Define procedures for uncertainty assessment and sensitivity analysis. • Ensure full methodological transparency, reproducibility, and documentation, with a view to enabling periodic updates and ideally international comparability. D. Data strategy • Map relevant data sources across government ministries, statistical agencies, industry associations, companies, and academia. • Propose mechanisms for data collection, harmonisation, validation, and periodic updates. E. Reporting and communication framework • Design a structure for periodic or annual reporting on the socioeconomic contribution of space activities. • Propose formats for public dissemination (e.g. reports, dashboards, online publication), including thematic deep dives. F. Capacity building and knowledge transfer • Deliver online training for AEB staff to implement the framework. • Provide guidance on how policymakers and analysts can interpret and apply socioeconomic evidence in decision-making. G. Documentation • Ensure all relevant information and documents are saved in a shared online folder in a timely and organized manner for ease of future referencing by UNOOSA. Qualifications/special skillsAdvanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in economics, statistics, econometrics, business, public policy, engineering or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. At least five (5) years working experience in statistics, space sector or related economics, policy and industry domains is required. Knowledge of international statistical standards and framework, national accounts, sectoral statistics, and/or economic impact measurement is required. Experience working with governments, international organizations, or national statistical offices is desirable. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in space economy measurement, such as measurement of space industry size, valuation of market and quantification of socio-economic contributions of space industry and/or space projects is desirable. Knowledge of the Brazilian space ecosystem is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is an advantage. Knowledge of Portuguese is an asset. Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.