Trending Jobs: PPOA Job Vacancy : Senior Policy & Research Officer

Monday 1 January 2018

REF: SPRO/5/2017 (1POST)

assisting the manager (policy & research) in analysis of proposals for the improvement of public procurement and disposal system;
coordinating stakeholders’ consultations and preparation of requisite reports;
preparation and dissemination of manuals and standard procurement documents to procuring entities and other relevant stakeholders.
In addition, duties will entail undertaking more complex statistical activities including drawing up survey questionnaires and conducting surveys, collect, collate, capture and analyze data on public procurement and disposal;
computerization and analysis of data;
writing and submitting reports on specific assignments.

At least six (6) years relevant experience.
A minimum of an upper second class honors degree in economics, or economics and mathematics, or economics and statistics from a recognized institution; or
A minimum of an upper second class honors degree in any of the subjects enumerated
at above with a bias towards computer science, operations research, survey techniques and demographic techniques from a recognized institution; or
A minimum of an upper second class honors degree in statistics with appropriate specialization from a recognized institution.
Experience and knowledge of data analysis and data management techniques using SAS, SPSS, STATA, Access, Excel, and/or other databases.
Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods.
Strong organizational, oral and written communication skills.
Experience in proposal and report preparation.
Must be a person of integrity, excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player.
Ability to maintain confidence and trust regarding sensitive issues.