DIRECTOR, MACRO-ECONOMIC STATISTICS – Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency

Duties and Accountabilities

Providing technical and administrative oversight of the Macro-Economic Division;

Plan and provide guidance and supervision to the development of macro-economic statistics, as well as the Division’s methodo’cgical and research work. and lead relevant in the production of reports, surveys and pubscations;

Production of macroeconomics statistics in relation to national accounts statistics, labour statistics, prices statistics, balance of payments and finance statistics;

Establish, develop and maintain strategic partnerships with external data providers and users from all sectors;

Prepare annual program of work, objectives and priorities, budget documents and direct the Division’s activities;

• Advocacy for statistics and assessing methodology to satisfy user demands;

Develop or improve calculation methodologies of indicators in accordance with international standards:

Ensure the quality of produced economic statistics adhere to international best practices; and

Ensure the implementation of relevant Acts, Procedures and regulations

Qualifications and Experience

A Master’s degree in Economics or equivalent with a quantitative bias is a must

Al least 10 years of relevant post qualification experience of which five (5) years should have been al managenal level

Personal Attributes

Thorough knowledge of the main economic data sources, and ability to source data and tell a story with the data

Experience of utilising quantitative (economic, econometric, statistical) techniques

Demonstrate a high level of integrity and professionalism

Knowledge of international best practices in censuses and surveys

Proven abikty to creatively respond to problems and to mobilize other actors to respond where necessary.

Strong interpersonal and team skills, and ability to work effectively with internali’external partners mi a multicultural environment;

Excellent oral and written communication and presentational skills; and

Strong computer skis.

NB: People living with disability arc encouraged to apply

Salaries and benefits will be disclosed to successful candidates.