Statistical Assistant, Data Processing Standards (DPS) UNESCO Quebec, Canada
TITLE: Statistical Assistant, Data Processing Standards (DPS)
CONTRACT TYPE: Short term contract until 31 December 2012 (Special Service Agreement) with possibility of renewal in 2013
MONTHLY SALARY: CAD $ 2,647.08, net of income taxes
OFFICE: UNESCO Institute for Statistics Data Processing, Standards, and IT Services (DPSS)
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. EDUCATION: Completion of postsecondary. Additional training in statistics or data management is an asset.
2. EXPERIENCE: Five years of relevant full-time work experience of which at least two years in collecting, verifying, or processing of statistical data is required. Proficiency in MS Office with advanced skills in MS Excel is essential. Working knowledge of CRM and/or
SharePoint is an asset.
3. LANGUAGE: Excellent knowledge of English or French with a good working knowledge of the other language. Working knowledge of Arabic,
Chinese, Russian or Spanish is an asset.
4. NATIONALITY: In order to be eligible for this contract, applicant must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada or hold a valid
Canadian work permit.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must enjoy working collaboratively in a multicultural and dynamic team environment. Aptitude for accuracy, deductive reasoning, meticulousness and initiative.
OCCUPANT RESPONSIBLE TO: Programme Specialist, DPS
VACANCY NOTICE STATISTICAL ASSISTANT – UIS (CONT.)
DUTIES:
Under the overall administrative authority of the Director of the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) in a matrix management environment, the incumbent will in particular:
1. Assist with the design and test/verify data collection instruments, systems, and methods.
2. Process data and questionnaires in all UNESCO’s fields of competence (Education, Science and Technology, Communication and Culture).
3. Document and resolve issues pertaining to non-response or quality of the data in the questionnaire response.
4. Prepare documents and communicate via email and telephone with survey respondents in national ministries worldwide regarding UIS data collections and activities.
5. Participate in projects related to quality and metadata management at the UIS.
6. Contribute to the development and maintenance of statistical standards for data processing by providing input for continuous improvement.
7. Perform any additional activities that may be required to ensure the success of the team as assigned or as requested by the supervisor.
TO APPLY:
Persons wishing to be considered for this position are invited to submit electronically a completed UNESCO CV (available on the UIS website under ‘Employment Opportunities’) with a letter of introduction, to: uis.recruitment@unesco.org. Please use “FAMILY NAME, First name, SSA, DPS” as the email header/subject (e.g. SMITH, Roberta, SSA, DPS). If the application cannot be sent online (preferred method), a fax may be sent to ‘UIS Recruitment’ at +1 514 343 6882.Written tests may be used in the evaluation of candidates
CLOSING DATE FOR THE RECEIPT OF APPLICATION: Sunday, 30 September 2012
CONTRACT TYPE: Short term contract until 31 December 2012 (Special Service Agreement) with possibility of renewal in 2013
MONTHLY SALARY: CAD $ 2,647.08, net of income taxes
OFFICE: UNESCO Institute for Statistics Data Processing, Standards, and IT Services (DPSS)
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. EDUCATION: Completion of postsecondary. Additional training in statistics or data management is an asset.
2. EXPERIENCE: Five years of relevant full-time work experience of which at least two years in collecting, verifying, or processing of statistical data is required. Proficiency in MS Office with advanced skills in MS Excel is essential. Working knowledge of CRM and/or
SharePoint is an asset.
3. LANGUAGE: Excellent knowledge of English or French with a good working knowledge of the other language. Working knowledge of Arabic,
Chinese, Russian or Spanish is an asset.
4. NATIONALITY: In order to be eligible for this contract, applicant must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada or hold a valid
Canadian work permit.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must enjoy working collaboratively in a multicultural and dynamic team environment. Aptitude for accuracy, deductive reasoning, meticulousness and initiative.
OCCUPANT RESPONSIBLE TO: Programme Specialist, DPS
VACANCY NOTICE STATISTICAL ASSISTANT – UIS (CONT.)
DUTIES:
Under the overall administrative authority of the Director of the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) in a matrix management environment, the incumbent will in particular:
1. Assist with the design and test/verify data collection instruments, systems, and methods.
2. Process data and questionnaires in all UNESCO’s fields of competence (Education, Science and Technology, Communication and Culture).
3. Document and resolve issues pertaining to non-response or quality of the data in the questionnaire response.
4. Prepare documents and communicate via email and telephone with survey respondents in national ministries worldwide regarding UIS data collections and activities.
5. Participate in projects related to quality and metadata management at the UIS.
6. Contribute to the development and maintenance of statistical standards for data processing by providing input for continuous improvement.
7. Perform any additional activities that may be required to ensure the success of the team as assigned or as requested by the supervisor.
TO APPLY:
Persons wishing to be considered for this position are invited to submit electronically a completed UNESCO CV (available on the UIS website under ‘Employment Opportunities’) with a letter of introduction, to: uis.recruitment@unesco.org. Please use “FAMILY NAME, First name, SSA, DPS” as the email header/subject (e.g. SMITH, Roberta, SSA, DPS). If the application cannot be sent online (preferred method), a fax may be sent to ‘UIS Recruitment’ at +1 514 343 6882.Written tests may be used in the evaluation of candidates
CLOSING DATE FOR THE RECEIPT OF APPLICATION: Sunday, 30 September 2012
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