Senior Statistician Grade 7
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, INNOVATION, YOUTH, SPORTS, ARTS, AND CULTURE
DIRECTORATE: NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
DIVISION: POLICY PLANNING AND RESEARCH
SUBDIVISION: RESEARCH
Post Designation : Senior Statistician Grade 7
1xPost : Windhoek
Scale of Salary : N$291,128 – N$ 347,926
Housing Allowance : N$ 17,424 per annum
Transport Allowance : N$ 10,512 per annum
Minimum requirements: An appropriate B. degree on NQF Level 7 (or equivalent) qualification, majoring in Statistics and any of the following discipline/subject: Economics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Econometrics, Biometrics, Operational Research, Demography, PLUS approximately 3 years proven experience as a Statistician or in another capacity dealing directly with statistics.
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An appropriate B. degree on NQF Level 8 (or equivalent) qualification, majoring in Statistics and any of the following subjects: Economics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Econometrics, Biometrics, Operational Research, Demography, PLUS approximately 2 years proven experience as a Statistician or in another capacity dealing directly with statistics.
Job description: Review and improve data collection tools annually to ensure accuracy and relevance, particularly for HEMIS and the Funding Framework. Assist with the execution of the full data lifecycle—collection, validation, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination. Guide HEIs on data integrity and corrections for consistent, accurate reporting. Assist with the compilation of the annual Namibia Higher Education Statistical Yearbook (NHESY). Compile tables and reports for ad hoc information requests and for information publications. Assist with the coordination of surveys on graduates and higher education outcomes. Support NCHE research activities to strengthen evidence-based decision-making. Execute any other related tasks that may be assigned.
Enquiries: Mr Sem Shikongo at Tel: (061) 287-1523
