Job Description
• To Develop scientific methods and ensure their application in the measurement of variables characteristic of social and economic processes;
• To review International standards and classifications and introduce necessary modifications in response to the situations in Rwanda without jeopardizing the comparability with other countries;
• To review questionnaires for all surveys conducted at the NISR to ensure soundness of the methodology;
• To ensure consistency of methods and classification for all official statistics produced in Rwanda;
• To promote the use of international and national methodologies within NSS institutions;
• To lead and coordinate the design and implementation of Integrated Household Living Conditions Survey (EICV) and poverty measurements;
• To participate in the development of the annual work program, budget and report of activities of the Unit;
• To provide regular monitoring and progress reports to the Director of the Department.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Mathematics
3 Years of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Demography
3 Years of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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N/A
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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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Analytical skills
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Problem solving skills
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Decision making skills
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Networking skills
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Leadership skills
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Mentoring and coaching skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Performance management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Resources management skills
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Fluency in English, Kinyarwanda and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Knowledge of statistical packages (SPSS, STATA, SAS, etc)
