SME – Statistical Methodology

Client Details SME - Statistical Methodology - Public Sector and Government - Tabuk A leading giga-project based in Tabuk, KSA Description: SME - Statistical Methodology - Public Sector and Government - Tabuk Statistical Methodologies: * Lead the design, development, and implementation of statistical methodologies for official statistics, ensuring they align with international best practices and standards. * Collaborate with data producers to ensure methodologies support the production of accurate, timely, and reliable statistics in key areas such as demographics, economics, and environment. * Review and approve all methodological frameworks, ensuring they are scientifically sound and provide robust outputs. * Conduct regular reviews and updates of statistical methodologies in response to evolving data requirements, technological advancements, and policy changes. * Draw statistically representative samples and extrapolate results to a target population. * Apply sophisticated statistical imputation methodologies to guarantee the completeness and consistency of statistical results. Statistical Quality: * Ensure that statistical processes adhere to the highest standards of statistical quality, focusing on the accuracy, coherence, and reliability of outputs. * Develop and implement a statistical quality assurance framework to monitor and enhance the quality of statistical outputs. * Collaborate with the statistical teams and the Statistical Quality Unit to conduct periodic assessments, quality checks, and audits of data collection, processing, and dissemination methodologies. * Address issues related to statistical quality by recommending and overseeing corrective actions and improvements in methodology. * Lead efforts to integrate international quality standards, such as those from the United Nations, the OECD, the IMF, and Eurostat, into statistical practices. Collaboration and Innovation: * Engage with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of statistical methodologies with the overall goals of data and statistics initiatives. * Explore and adopt innovative approaches to statistical production, including the use of big data, administrative data, and new technologies to improve the relevance and efficiency of statistical outputs. * Participate in national and international working groups, conferences, and committees related to statistical methodology and quality. Job Offer: A comprehensive package is on offer for the successful candidate.

* Professional experience in statistical methodology, official statistics production, or related roles. * Strong knowledge of statistical theory and methodologies used in producing official statistics, including sampling techniques, survey design, and estimation procedures. * Demonstrated experience in managing statistical quality, including the development and implementation of quality assurance frameworks. * Familiarity with international standards for statistics, such as those from the United Nations, IMF, or Eurostat. * Experience working with data producers, both internal and external, to design and validate methodological frameworks that meet business and statistical needs. * Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex statistical issues and develop innovative solutions. * Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. * Advanced degree in Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.