Statistician – Level 9 [2 Posts]

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]

 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;

 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.

 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.