Statistician - Grade PAL3
Statistician - Grade PAL3
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15-02-2025
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Job Description
Main responsibilities
Data collection dataset management and data dissemination
- Contribute to the management of the database on the agricultural support and protection data the OECD Producer and Consumer Support Estimates (PSE/CSE). Maintain enhance and develop data processing routines for the agricultural support and protection data (PSE/CSE) particularly aggregation decomposition and data validation programs. Ensure the accuracy and consistency of the resulting indicators and databases.
- Verify the accuracy completeness coherence quality and internal consistency of the data and metadata. Investigate and resolve possible anomalies in collaboration with other statisticians and analysts.
- Assist country desk officers in particular on questions regarding PSE/CSE data and associated checks.
- Collect additional data from the international databases and incorporate them into internal statistical databases.
- Prepare publication manuscripts including the preparation of graphs tables charts and maps using prescribed corporate standards as well as initial drafting of text and occasional proofreading. Assist in finalising manuscripts for publication in corporate systems.
- Check data graphs and tables.
- Prepare and publish PSE/CSE data on the OECD data warehouse. Stay abreast of changes to relevant corporate guidelines and update routines and internal documentation as necessary.
Analysis methodology drafting and documentation
- Provide analysts and economists with adhoc analyses written content charts and tables.
- Respond to the changing needs of users by contributing to statistical development work.
- Develop and maintain documentation on work procedures covering all aspects of the production cycle (e.g. methodologies).
IT work and other tasks
- Develop and adapt computer programs and procedures in SAS/Altair Python and possibly VBA and/or other languages. Provide advice in making relevant software choices.
- Assist in the review of data processing routines and identify opportunities to enhance data and information management approaches.
- Prepare data files used in the dissemination and data visualisation outputs for documents publications external databases and website (including using corporate tools).
- Carry out statistical work in support of the wider analytical work of the Directorate.
Representation and liaison
- Collaborate and coordinate with other relevant directorates of the OECD when required.
Qualifications :
Ideal Candidate Profile
Academic Background
- A Master degree or equivalent preferably in statistics economics mathematics engineering or a scientific field and a good knowledge of statistical databases and information technology (including basic programming).
Professional Background
- At least one to three years experience in a similar role. Proven experience in applied statistics.
- Experience in the production and use of statistics including documentation on sources definitions coverage methodology reliability and comparability preferably gained in an international or national statistical office.
- Basic experience in the analysis of macroand microlevel data and/or knowledge of other key areas of work such as agriculture trade energy education environment national accounts transport or other key areas of OECD work would be an advantage.
- Experience in the programming of data processing routines.
- Knowledge of statistical concepts and applied econometric techniques.
- Experience in data visualisation and presenting statistical results
- Experience in presenting statistical analysis and drafting briefing notes to nontechnical audiences would be an asset.
Tools
- Very good command of SAS and Altair in managing large data sets required. Good knowledge of Python; knowledge of Visual Basic programming would be an asset. The willingness to learn new programming languages is highly desirable.
- Excellent command of Microsoft Office software especially Excel (including macros and pivot tables) and Access.
- Good knowledge of large statistical databases and practical experience with statistical software to manage those databases.
Core competencies
- OECD staff are expected to demonstrate behaviours aligned to six core competencies which will be assessed as part of this hiring processes: Vision and Strategy (Level 1); Enable People (Level 1); Ethics and Integrity (Level 1); Collaboration and Horizontality (Level 1); Achieve Results (Level 2); Innovate and Embrace Change (Level 2).
- To learn more about the definitions for each competency for levels 13 please refer to OECD Core Competencies.
Languages
- Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and knowledge of the other with a commitment to reach a good working level.
Additional Information :
Closing Date
- This vacancy should be filled as soon as possible and applications should reach us no later thanmidnight 6 March 2025 (Paris time).
Contract Duration
- Openended appointment with no foreseen end date.
- Ideal start date: 1 July 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.
What the OECD offers
- Depending on level of experience monthly salary starts at 5 186 EUR plus allowances based on eligibility exempt of French income tax.
- Click here to consult the Staff Regulations applicable to officials of the OECD. Please note that from 1 July 2025 all Official appointments will be made under the OECDs new contractual modalities.
- Click hereto learn more about what we offer and why the OECD is a great place to work.
- Click here to browse our People Management Guidebook and learn more about all aspects relating to people at the OECD our workplace environment and many other policies supporting staff in their daily life.
- Please note that the appointment may be made at one grade lower in the specified job family based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.
- This vacancy may be used to create a pool of candidates for comparable positions both for openended and fixedterm functions.
Selection Process
For retained candidates the selection process will include a statistical test jobbased assessment and panel interviews.
The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of OECD member countries irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin opinions or beliefs gender sexual orientation health or disabilities.
The OECD promotes an optimal use of resources in order to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Staff members are encouraged to actively contribute to this goal.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
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