Statistician

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Job Description

• Analyze and interpret statistical data in order to identify significant differences in relationships among sources of information.
• Apply sampling techniques or utilize complete enumeration bases in order to determine and define groups to be surveyed.
• Design research projects that apply valid scientific techniques and utilize information obtained from baselines or historical data in order to structure uncompromised and efficient analyses.
• Develop and test experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods.
• Evaluate the statistical methods and procedures used to obtain data in order to ensure validity, applicability, efficiency, and accuracy.
• Identify relationships and trends in data, as well as any factors that could affect the results of research.
• Process large amounts of data for statistical modeling and graphic analysis, using softwares i.e. SPSS.
• Report results of statistical analyses, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables.
• Develop an understanding of fields to which statistical methods are to be applied in order to determine whether methods and results are appropriate.

Job Requirements

• MSc Statistics
• Thorough technical knowledge of relevant statistical methodology.
• Interpersonal skills; ability to work well in a team and successfully interact with villagers, volunteers and district partners;
• Competence and comfort level with statistical software’s i.e. STATA & SPSS.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and individually.
• Extreme diligence in meeting deadlines and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment.
• Travel extensively to remote areas for field work; travel in–country and travel abroad.
• Be able to deal with difficult field situations, handle intense work pressure and deliver under tight deadlines.