Statisticians – UBOS Jobs

October 25, 2023

Job Title: Editors/Statisticians

Organizations: Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)

Duty Station: Kampala

Job Responsibilities:

Develop data analysis, validation, and tabulation programs; and produce tables in line with tabulation schemes for the NHRS.
Develop survey analysis procedure including Co-efficiency of Variations (CVs) and sampling errors for the NHRS data.
Design batch edits and data editing checks.
Document common errors in data processing and ensure that the field teams are informed.
Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Statistics & Economics, Quantitative Economics and Business Administration
Post graduate training will be an added advantage.
Membership to a statistical professional body will also be an added advantage.
Practical experience of at least two years as a statistician / Editor with a credible organisation.
Practical experience in compiling statistics of at least one year with a credible organization
Good knowledge of Statistical concepts
A good understanding of the principles of survey design and data collection methods.
Good Knowledge and appreciation of statistical techniques including their application especially STATA, Excel and Computer Assisted Personal Interview application.
Practical working knowledge in survey methodologies and statistical analysis of household data.
Working experience in compiling statistics from a reputable organization is an added advantage.
Data management skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills