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• Responsible for the day to day management of the Bureau
• Provide overall direction and leadership in developing and
  implementing the Bureau’s strategic plan Plans and coordinates the
  statistical activities
• Oversee all the technical and administrative operations oi the
  Bureau with regard to production and coordination of statistics in the
  National Statistical System.
• Oversee the financial, human resource and administrative management
  of the Bureau
• Be a member of the Board of Directors and provide appropriate
  recommendations for consideration of the Board and ensuring implementation
  of Bureau policies and programmes
• Be the accounting officer responsible for preparing and executing
  the Bureau Budgets and ensuring prudent Management of all resources.
• Prepare and write progress reports to the Board and the Minister on
  a quarterly basis
• Take a leading role in developing efficient and cost effective
  internal management structures to ensure transparency and accountability
• Prepare the annual reports for the Bureau
• Represent the Bureau at national, regional and International fora
• Ensuring strong collaboration with partners and relevant
  stakeholders on issues of statistics.
• Be the chief spokesperson of the Bureau, oversee the Public
  Relations function and be responsible for the promotion of the corporate
  image of the Bureau
• Promote sound corporate governance and ethical standards at all
  levels within the Bureau.
• Any other duties as the Board of Directors and/or Minister
  responsible for statistics may determine; which are in line with the
  Bureau’s mandate

• The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree with Honours in
  Statistics, Statistics and Economics, Quantitative Economics or
  Mathematics with Economics/Statistics is a must
• Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics or Demography/Population
  Studies is a must
• Postgraduate Training in Management will be an added advantage
• Possession of a PhD in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years professional working experience with
  at least 6 years at a senior managerial level in a Government Department
  or reputable Agency in the field of statistical production and
  development.
• Knowledge and exposure to Financial Management and Budgeting tools.
• Adequate exposure in interfacing with Chief Executive Officers of
  the MDAs, Development Partners and Higher Local Governments.
• Excellent partnership and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience in resource mobilization
• Excellent communication skills and inter-personal relations
• Sound knowledge and appreciation of computer applications
• Proven leadership and managerial abilities
• High negotiation, team building and decision-making skills
• Excellent analytical, financial and presentation skills
• High morals, ethics and integrity
• Ability to lead and motivate a professional team with focus on
  results-oriented performance
• Age: 40 – 55 years
  of age

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