Job Title: Statistician [1 position]
Job Description
Ipsos-Synovate is the prime source of holistic market information services that enhance planning and decision making in the Private, NGO and Public Sectors across sub-Saharan Africa. We are an integrated media research & media monitoring, social and market research company providing evidence and insights which inform and advise on a wide range of business & social issues.
Statistician [1 position]
The Role:
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Collection statistical information crucial for specific research purposes
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Work closely with the Lead Statistician in Sub Saharan Africa to implement standard and proprietary statistical methods
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Perform sampling for different types of studies
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Hypothesis testing (Parametric and Non-parametric)
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Advanced statistical analysis (Multiple Regression, logistic regression, factor analysis, discriminant analysis, CHAID)
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Advise research executives on appropriate statistics/analytics to be used in proposals and reports
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Represents the Statistical Office at meetings and technical committee
Key Performance indicators (KPIs)
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Ability to execute duties within 1 month of employment
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Creative use of statistical methods to solve client issues
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Ability to work with minimum supervision
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Timely and accurate delivery of statistical results
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Demonstrate superior problem solving skills
Knowledge & Skills
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A bachelors degree in Statistics or any Social Science degree with over 180hrs of Statistics and Quantitative methods courses
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At least 3 years working experience in a similar organization
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Advanced knowledge in classical and emerging statistical methods
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Knowledge of SPSS software and its modules. Knowledge of STATA or SAS will be an added advantage. Additionally advanced knowledge of how to use MS-Excel and other MS-Office products is crucial
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Advanced knowledge of SPSS Syntax Programming language is a MUST
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Should be knowledgeable on relevant analytics in Market & Social Research
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Knowledge of the Uganda National Statistical System is vital
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Ability to explain complex statistical phenomena to non-statisticians
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Good oral and written presentation skills
How to Apply
If you are this person, then you are right for us and we are right for you!
This is a challenging opportunity for dedicated and highly motivated professionals, with a strong commitment to Ipsos-Synovate’s values. If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit/e-mail a CV and a covering letter explaining why you are interested in specified position to careers-ug@synovate.com.
Applications will not be considered if covering letter is not attached.
Deadline for all applications: 17th February 2012, 5pm.
Synovate Uganda. Plot 32 Nakasero Rd. P.O Box 21571, Kampala-Uganda. Tel: (+256)41237990/1 . Fax:(+256)41347195. www.ipsos.com I www.synovate.com
Job Description
Ipsos-Synovate is the prime source of holistic market information services that enhance planning and decision making in the Private, NGO and Public Sectors across sub-Saharan Africa. We are an integrated media research & media monitoring, social and market research company providing evidence and insights which inform and advise on a wide range of business & social issues.
Statistician [1 position]
The Role:
◦
Collection statistical information crucial for specific research purposes
◦
Work closely with the Lead Statistician in Sub Saharan Africa to implement standard and proprietary statistical methods
◦
Perform sampling for different types of studies
◦
Hypothesis testing (Parametric and Non-parametric)
◦
Advanced statistical analysis (Multiple Regression, logistic regression, factor analysis, discriminant analysis, CHAID)
◦
Advise research executives on appropriate statistics/analytics to be used in proposals and reports
◦
Represents the Statistical Office at meetings and technical committee
Key Performance indicators (KPIs)
◦
Ability to execute duties within 1 month of employment
◦
Creative use of statistical methods to solve client issues
◦
Ability to work with minimum supervision
◦
Timely and accurate delivery of statistical results
◦
Demonstrate superior problem solving skills
Knowledge & Skills
◦
A bachelors degree in Statistics or any Social Science degree with over 180hrs of Statistics and Quantitative methods courses
◦
At least 3 years working experience in a similar organization
◦
Advanced knowledge in classical and emerging statistical methods
◦
Knowledge of SPSS software and its modules. Knowledge of STATA or SAS will be an added advantage. Additionally advanced knowledge of how to use MS-Excel and other MS-Office products is crucial
◦
Advanced knowledge of SPSS Syntax Programming language is a MUST
◦
Should be knowledgeable on relevant analytics in Market & Social Research
◦
Knowledge of the Uganda National Statistical System is vital
◦
Ability to explain complex statistical phenomena to non-statisticians
◦
Good oral and written presentation skills
How to Apply
If you are this person, then you are right for us and we are right for you!
This is a challenging opportunity for dedicated and highly motivated professionals, with a strong commitment to Ipsos-Synovate’s values. If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit/e-mail a CV and a covering letter explaining why you are interested in specified position to careers-ug@synovate.com.
Applications will not be considered if covering letter is not attached.
Deadline for all applications: 17th February 2012, 5pm.
Synovate Uganda. Plot 32 Nakasero Rd. P.O Box 21571, Kampala-Uganda. Tel: (+256)41237990/1 . Fax:(+256)41347195. www.ipsos.com I www.synovate.com
