Statistician and Data Analyst (SOG/ST 5)

Key Responsibilities

Management/Administrative:

• Participates in the development and implementation of the Unit’s Operational Plan and Annual Budget; 
• Prepares and submits reports and technical papers, as requested; 
• Attends meetings and represents the Division/Ministry at conferences, seminars and other fora, as required. 

Technical/Professional 

• Collects and collates statistical data to support research priorities in the Ministry;
• Analyzes and interprets statistical data as sources of information and to forecast programmes, projects and policy development; 
• Prepares data for processing by organizing information, checking for any inaccuracies, and adjusting and weighting raw data; 
• Evaluates the statistical methods and procedures used in obtaining data to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy; 
• Evaluates sources of information to determine reliability and accuracy of data;
• Plans data collection methods for specific projects and determines the types and size of sample size to be used; 
• Maintains databases to support the Ministry’s research and policy priorities;
• Maintains the security and credibility of the data that are stored in the database;
• Reviews periodically and makes recommendations for the improvement of statistical data management within the Ministry and its Entities; 
• Implements recommendations for improvements to data management within the Ministry, its Agencies/Entities; 
• Supports the Director in the delivery of statistical analysis and techniques at meetings, workshops, seminars and conferences; 
• Makes recommendations to the Director and implements agreed approaches to data collection and collations; 
• Develops and presents statistical reports to Senior Directors within the Ministry and external stakeholders, as required. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

Core: 

• Oral and written communication skills 
• Analytical thinking 
• Problem solving and decision making 
• Planning and organizing 
• Teamwork and cooperation 
• Initiative 
• Integrity 
• Interpersonal skills 

Functional/Technical: 

• Sound knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis and presentation
• Sound knowledge of theory, systems and application statistical research methodology
• Ability to represent findings and conclusions effectively in appropriate tabular, graphical and written formats 
• Customer and quality focus 
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant computer applications and systems (SPSS or other similar applications) 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Undergraduate in Statistics, Mathematics or its equivalent from a recognized Tertiary Institution. 
• At least two (3) years related work experience

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.