Statistician (SOG/ST 6)

KEY OUTPUTS

• Work plans statistical processes, systems, and procedures developed and submitted
• Agricultural information tabulated and analyzed. 
• Data collection schedules and procedures implemented. 
• Random and non-random surveys, studies, and censuses conducted. 
• Improved methods/initiatives recommended 
• Statistical reports and papers prepared and presented 
• Reports on the findings of surveys and censuses developed and presented
• Relationships with internal and external stakeholders established and facilitated 

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Management/Administrative Responsibilities 

• Assists in the development of objectives, work schedules, and plans for performing the duties of the Section. 
• Represents the Ministry/Director/attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and seminars as required. 
• Maintains customer service principles, standards, and measurements; 
• Identifies and incorporates the interests and needs of customers in business process design.
• Contributes to and maintains a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment, and commitment to the Division’s and organization’s goals. 
• Prepares and submits reports/documents as required. 

Technical and Professional Responsibilities 

• Participates in data collection for surveys and censuses; 
• Evaluates sources of information to determine any limitations concerning reliability and usability. 
• Utilizes databases and information sources to meet internal and external statistical needs.
• Provides advice on the conduct of statistical activities, drafts plans, and submits them to the Director, Data Analysis and Design for review. 
• Supports the Director and Senior Statistician in searching, collecting, analyzing, tabulating, and presenting statistical information for storage in a statistical database and for inclusion in reports and summaries. 
• Conducts field trials and applies statistical methods to identify and resolve operational problems 
• Conducts field work and participates in the collection of agricultural data and information.
• Provides statistical advice in the development of policies and programs.
• Collects, analyses, tabulates, and presents statistical information for storage in statistical databases and for inclusion in reports and summaries. 
• Participates in the maintenance of quality control systems and procedures for data management. 
• Designs, implements, and conducts studies on livestock, traditional and domestic crop sub sectors to gather information relating to: 
  • quarterly and annual production; 
  • livestock and poultry production; 
  • problems encountered in the industries; 
  • likely periods of glut and shortage. 
• Participates in the compilation of data on fifty-eight (58) domestic crops to include broad categories of legumes, vegetables, fruits, cereals, and spices. 
• Participates in the compilation of FAO questionnaires periodically to provide information on the production of fruit trees, fertilizer usage, and domestic crop production. 

Other Responsibilities 

• Performs any other related duties assigned by the Director, Data Analysis & Design. 

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Work plans statistical processes, systems, and procedures developed and submitted in the required format and time frame and in keeping with established standards. 
• Agricultural information accurately tabulated and analyzed in keeping with agreed timelines and agreed standards. 
• Effective data collection schedules a n d procedures implemented a n d monitored consistently in keeping with stated objectives. 
• Random and non-random surveys, studies, and censuses conducted successfully within the agreed timelines. 
• Improved methods/initiatives recommended in keeping with best practices and credible studies. 
• Reports on the findings of surveys and censuses accurately developed and presented
• Carefully researched and well-written statistical reports and papers prepared and presented in the agreed standard and time frame. 
• Strong relationships are established and facilitated with internal and external stakeholders in keeping with the required protocols 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Core 

• Good planning and organizing skills. 
• Good analytical thinking skills. 
• Good oral communication skills. 
• Good written communication skills 
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills. 
• Good interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Excellent customer and quality focus skills 
• Good teamwork and cooperation skills 
• Strong research, collaborative and consultation skills. 
• Ability to exercise initiative and good judgement 
• Of excellent integrity 

Technical 

• Knowledge of the policies and procedures of the Ministry 
• Sound Knowledge of statistical methodology, survey design, and implementation.
• Excellent knowledge and ability to use numerous data analysis software including Excel, SPSS and Geo-stats etc. 
• Sound understanding of statistical terms and concepts. 
• Good knowledge of database development and management. 
• Good knowledge of writing technical reports. 
• Good knowledge of statistical regulations and standards. 
• Demonstrated ability to employ statistical modelling and statistical packages to analyze data.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Agricultural Economics with Statistics as the principal subject or Statistics with Economics and working knowledge of Agriculture
• Good working knowledge of Statistical Software would be an asset. 

PLUS 

• Two (2) years working experience in the analysis and interpretation of agricultural information. 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

• Position involves fieldwork 
• May be required to work beyond normal working hours 

AUTHORITY

• Nil