www.sib.org.bz Statistical Institute of Belize Belmopan : Economic Statistics Manager

Name Of the Company : Statistical Institute of Belize
Company Location : Belmopan
Designation : Economic Statistics Manager
Country : Belize

Official Website : http://www.sib.org.bz/career-opportunities

Employment Opportunity :
Economic Statistics Manager :
The Statistical Institute of Belize is seeking a resourceful, results-driven and qualified candidate to fill the vacant position of Economic Statistics Manager.

Reports to : Director-General
Duty Station : Belmopan

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
** Provide leadership in the development of policies, plans and programs for the Economic Statistics Department and ensure they are consistent with the goals and objectives of the Institute.
** Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate the substantive work program of the Department.
** Oversee and coordinate the activities of the department in an effective and efficient manner.
** Direct the compilation, analyses and research of economic data on Belize.
** Develop economic forecasts using econometric techniques and other tools.
** Ensure that international standards, guidelines or good practices are observed in the compilation of national accounts, external trade and price statistics and indicators.
** Maintain standardized documentation of concepts, scope, classification, methodologies and procedures used in the compilation of national accounts, external trade and price statistics and indicators.
** Continually seek to expand the range of economic statistics compiled for Belize.
** Guide and advise Department’s staff on methodological, procedural and administrative issues.
** Coordinate, oversee and contribute to the preparation of technical and administrative reports.
** Participate in strategic discussions with the Director-General and other senior management staff.
** Advise the Director-General on technical matters under the Department’s responsibility.
** Identify and pursue opportunities for technical assistance and staff development and training.
** Evaluate the performance of the Department’s staff through the Institute’s performance appraisal system.
** Provide supervisor with oral and written report on Department’s activities.
** Liaise with the manager for finance for assistance or resources that may be under his or her control and is required for the operations of the division.
** Represent the Institute on committees and at meetings, workshops and conferences locally and abroad.
** Assume responsibility for the Institute’s assets assigned for the execution of the duties of the substantive post.

Education and Experience :
** Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics or related field, and at least five years progressive experience in compiling and analyzing economic data.
** In-depth knowledge of economics, forecasting and statistical theory.

Key Competencies :
** Excellent management and leadership skills.
** Advanced computer skills.
** Strong analytical, quantitative and critical thinking skills
** Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English
** Very good interpersonal and team-building skills.
** Highly motivated and goal-oriented.
** Able to multi-task

Application Procedure :
SIB offers a competitive salary and benefit packages including life and health insurance and a pension scheme. Applications together with curriculum vitae, two (2) recent references, and certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates and a recent police record must be submitted to

To :
Human Resource Manager
Statistical Institute of Belize
1902 Constitution Drive
City of Belmopan

Email address : anoralez@mail.sib.org.bz

Ref : Economic Statistics Manager

(All applications will be held in strict confidence.)