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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

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