Statistical Officer (Household Survey Division) (Fiji Bureau of Statistics)

The purpose of this position is to collect, analyse, tabulate, interpret, and present data on monthly, quarterly and annual release in a form acceptable to support socio-economic policy decisions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist in the designing and distribution of survey Questionnaires, such as the Census of Population and Housing, Household Income & Expenditure Survey (HIES), Unemployment & Employment Survey (EUS), and any other ad-hoc survey.

2. Assist in the training of field Officers (Enumerators / Supervisors / Data Verifiers), involved in data collection and related statistical activities, participate in meetings, workshops, and technical committees.

3. Contribute to planning, coordinating, and conducting fieldwork aimed at collecting to produce quality and timely statistical data.

4. Regular monitoring and reporting of field officers and evaluating their field performances.

5. Verification and data entry of household listings, interviews, and dairies.

6. Assist in the processing, analysis, and verification of data from surveys, censuses, and administrative sources, ensuring statistical records are regularly updated and maintained.

7. Assist in the production of statistical releases, reports, and publications in line with international statistical standards, guidelines, and best practices.

8. Respond to internal and external requests for statistical information, providing accurate and timely data support and actively contribute to the Ministry’s corporate requirements, including planning, budgeting and selection activities where required.

Knowledge & Experience

1. • At least 12 months’ work experience in statistical field.
2. • Knowledge in designing surveys, collecting and analysing data for specific purposes.
3. • Knowledge of information gathering techniques and tools.
4. • Knowledge on statistical and census acts.

Skills & Abilities

1. • Ability to plan and collect data to verify information
2. • Ability to interpret statistical data.
3. • Demonstrated ability to work and liaise with people from diverse background.
4. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
5. • Good written and verbal communication skills.
6. • Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office or statistical software for data analysis.
7. • Ability to work within minimal supervision.

Additional Information

Applicants for employment in the Fiji Bureau of Statistics must be Fijian citizens, under the age of 60, in sound health, with a clear police record. The successful applicant will be required to provide a medical certificate and police clearance as a condition of employment. The Fiji Bureau of Statistics is an equal employment opportunity Employer. Applications are encouraged from all eligible, qualified applicants. Only the specific knowledge, experience, skills and abilities required for the job will be considered in assessing the relative suitability of applicants.

Contact Information

For more information please contact the HR Team on 3315-822