2 Statisticians- Uganda Bureau of Statistics

Vacancy Title: 2 Statisticians
Type: Full Time
Industry: Public Administration and Government
Organization: Uganda Bureau of Statistics
Location: Kampala, Uganda

JOB DETAILS:

Experience and Other Requirements:

• Computer literate, able to use Microsoft Office Applications (MS Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint).
• Professionalism, Integrity, team spirit.
• Good communication and Problem-solving skills.
• Objective and independent.
• Confidence, patience, politeness, tact, and diplomacy when dealing with difficult situations.
• Creative thinking to come up with new ideas.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Organizational and planning skills.
• Report writing skills.

Qualifications:

• At least an Honors Degree in Bachelor of Statistics or Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Economics, Statistics & Economics, Mathematics & Economics, and Bachelor of Demography or Population Studies.
• Should have obtained at least a Credit in Mathematics and English at O’ Level.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and Statistical packages is a must.
• Membership to the Uganda Statistical Society is a must.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Compile economic, social, and demographic statistical indicators based on internationally recommended principles and practices.
• Profile gaps in the existing statistical data and information to ensure completeness of economic and social statistics, identify additional data sources, and recommend robust methods of addressing the gaps.
• Document the metadata used in the compilation of economic and social statistical indicators from various known sources.
• Participate in data analysis, report writing, and dissemination of economic and social statistics on a regular basis.
• Produce monthly and quarterly statistical reports.
• Support the production of M&E indicators and follow up with MDAs and HLGs in the development of logical frameworks in line with agreed standards.
• Support MDAs in the application of core Monitoring & Evaluation Methods and data management tools.
• Coordinate advocacy and outreach activities at the Bureau and develop content for the UBOS advocacy and outreach materials.
• Support field operations of socio-economic surveys in line with corporate objectives.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Statistician.

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