Chief Statistician

Responsibilities:

• Advise the Divisional management on the development of an effective system of financial and economic statistics
• Apply international standards, recommendations and guidelines for the compilation and dissemination of statistics
• Develop and update manuals and guidance for the compilation of statistical data along with external statistical publications
• Provide statistical information for requests made by international regulatory organizations
• Liaise, as required with international organizations regarding the collection and dissemination of statistical information
• Participate in international statistical surveys and complex technical reporting projects
• Prepare and deliver relevant and informative statistical information internally and externally with respect to changing developments, policies, and procedures.

Required:

• A Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics or Mathematics; and five (5) years of relevant work experience in economics or statistical work.
• Knowledge of the practical application of statistical methods
• Extensive knowledge of monetary and financial statistics and a working knowledge of international standards for the compilation and dissemination of statistical information;
• Effective organizational skills
• Exceptional data analytical skills
• Proficiency in the coordination, implementation and management of change
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office’s standard applications, in particular Excel, PowerPoint as well as visual graphics creation