STATISTICIAN (Temporary Job Opening), P4

Overview

The Statistician role involves developing methods for data collection, organization, and analysis, with a focus on developing country debt and financial resource mobilization for Sustainable Development Goals. The position ensures data quality, plans analytical programs, and contributes to database development.

Tasks Summary

• Initiates and co-ordinates the development of appropriate methods for obtaining, organising and analysing relevant data, with special emphasis on the areas of developing country public and external debt, including debt sustainability, debt crises and financial resource mobilisation for the Sustainable Development Goals.
• Ensure the quality of collected data for accuracy, consistency and comparability.
• Plans and conducts analytical programmes of work in relevant areas of statistics. This may include identifying projects, conducting analysis and participating in technical advisory activities for national capacity building.
• Supervises and contributes to the development of relevant databases, web publishing tools and other software for collection, storage and distribution of statistical data, and its analysis.
• Undertakes methodological research with regard to standards on concepts, definitions and classifications to assist countries and other constituents in strengthening their statistical development.
• Develops new or improved statistical methods and quantitative models for analyses and projections.
• Provides guidance and advice to other departments, field experts, etc., in the planning, operation and evaluation of statistical programmes and projects.
• Supports the planning and co-ordination of seminars, workshops, expert meetings, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in the collection, compilation, analysis and dissemination of statistical data or related area is required. Experience in developing new statistical indicators and survey tools is required. Experience in data analytics and relevant statistical programmes, such as R, Python, Javascript, is required. Experience in evaluating data related to the International Financial Architecture is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in statistics, economics, sociology or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Other Details

Languages Required: English is required.

Languages Preferred: French is desirable. Spanish is desirable. Russian is desirable. Chinese (Mandarin) is desirable. Arabic is desirable.

Contract Duration: six months

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