Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill in the following positions that have arisen within the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) –an equal opportunity employer
STATISTICIAN – LEVEL 9 [2 POSTS]
Duties And Responsibilities
Design and implement effective data gathering and analysis tools;
Gather, analyse and interpret data on revenue and other relevant economic variables;
Perform data analytics, conduct qualitative and quantitative research on revenue flows in order to support evidence based policy advice;
Forecast revenue on an annual, quarterly, monthly, weekly and daily basis;
Analyze revenue performance and produce reports for different stakeholders;
Produce high impact research, opinion and advisory papers;
Produce, track and share current tax administration issues locally, regionally and internationally;
Develop and maintain relevant databases;
Participate in data collection and analysis for relevant stakeholders;
Adhere to the tenets of the Authority’s Performance Management System within the section and;
Draft risk management and performance management reports and;
Qualifications And Experience
A degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Data Science or equivalent,
Completed or studying towards a Master’s Degree in the relevant field,
A good appreciation of ZIMRA operations;
Experience in collecting, interpreting and organizing data;
Experience with at least one Statistical Software or programming language and;
Strong written and verbal communication skills with technical writing skills.
Job Skills and Competencies
Strong research and evidence gathering skills;
Critical thinking and analytical skills;
Team player and Innovative;
Strong Computer skills particularly MS Excel;
Exceptional oral and written skills and;
Ability to work under pressure and beyond stipulated hours.