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SME - Statistical Methodology

SME - Statistical Methodology (JN -092024-6540345) Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

Job Summary/Introduction

SME - Statistical Methodology - Public Sector and Government

The role holder will ensure that all statistical methodologies meet international standards and deliver high-quality, reliable, and accurate statistics for internal and external stakeholders.



Details about the Client

SME - Statistical Methodology - Public Sector and Government - Tabuk

A leading giga-project based in Tabuk, KSA



Description

SME - Statistical Methodology -  Public Sector and Government - Tabuk 

Statistical Methodologies

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of statistical methodologies for official statistics, ensuring they align with international best practices and standards.
• Collaborate with data producers to ensure methodologies support the production of accurate, timely, and reliable statistics in key areas such as demographics, economics, and environment.
• Review and approve all methodological frameworks, ensuring they are scientifically sound and provide robust outputs.
• Conduct regular reviews and updates of statistical methodologies in response to evolving data requirements, technological advancements, and policy changes.
• Draw statistically representative samples and extrapolate results to a target population.
• Apply sophisticated statistical imputation methodologies to guarantee the completeness and consistency of statistical results.

Statistical Quality

• Ensure that statistical processes adhere to the highest standards of statistical quality, focusing on the accuracy, coherence, and reliability of outputs.
• Develop and implement a statistical quality assurance framework to monitor and enhance the quality of statistical outputs.
• Collaborate with the statistical teams and the Statistical Quality Unit to conduct periodic assessments, quality checks, and audits of data collection, processing, and dissemination methodologies.
• Address issues related to statistical quality by recommending and overseeing corrective actions and improvements in methodology.
• Lead efforts to integrate international quality standards, such as those from the United Nations, the OECD, the IMF, and Eurostat, into statistical practices.

Collaboration and Innovation

• Engage with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of statistical methodologies with the overall goals of data and statistics initiatives.
• Explore and adopt innovative approaches to statistical production, including the use of big data, administrative data, and new technologies to improve the relevance and efficiency of statistical outputs.
• Participate in national and international working groups, conferences, and committees related to statistical methodology and quality.

 


Candidate's Profile
  • Professional experience in statistical methodology, official statistics production, or related roles.
  • Strong knowledge of statistical theory and methodologies used in producing official statistics, including sampling techniques, survey design, and estimation procedures.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing statistical quality, including the development and implementation of quality assurance frameworks.
  • Familiarity with international standards for statistics, such as those from the United Nations, IMF, or Eurostat.
  • Experience working with data producers, both internal and external, to design and validate methodological frameworks that meet business and statistical needs.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex statistical issues and develop innovative solutions.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Advanced degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.


Job Offer

A comprehensive package is on offer for the successful candidate.


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