Job Description
– Put in place administrative data collection and management system at Ministry, affiliated agencies, and local government;
– Initiate special studies within the competence of the institution;
– Facilitate and monitor the running of various studies including surveys and censuses;
– Conduct data analysis using statistical package for trend and performance description to inform decision makers or plans;
– Compile, analyse and disseminate necessary sector statistics for potential use by the ministry and/ or other stakeholders;
– Organize capacity development of the ministry, affiliated agencies and Local Government staff in statistical data collection, analysis and management techniques;
– Put in place a system of the data collection and quality control;
– Facilitate researches and surveys requiring the involvement of the Ministry of Local Government and participate in their methodology development in collaboration with stakeholders;
– Consolidate administrative data within the ministry, affiliated agencies and local governments across various sectors and keep statistical records for potential users;
– Produce regular monitoring and progress report to his/her supervisor;
– Carryout research relevant to his/her attributions to ensure standardized and effective performance
– Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Statistics
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Mathematics
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science
0 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Risk management skills
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Knowledge of various statistical software packages
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Knowledge of the theory, systems and application of statistical research methodology
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Knowledge and experience in the use of statistical packages (SPSS, STATA, CSPro)
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Resource management skills
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– Analytical skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Time management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Deep understanding of Research Methodologies and Statistics Concepts
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Analytical skills;
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Knowledge to prepare and publish technical reports and research papers
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Skills in LG needs assessment, audits, baseline studies, institutional audits, functional reviews and independent evaluations
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Knowledge of the national development priorities, strategies and LG capacity development
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Ability to develop practical LG capacity development policies and evaluation
