Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of Economic Statistics business plans i
• Develop the operational plan for Price Statistics in line with the Economic Statistics business plan and Statistics strategic plan
• Implement plans and provide input to Price Statistics goals that support overall strategic plans
• Provide input to identify Price Statistics required projects to meet future demands
• Support in identifying and evaluating risks and provide input on the mitigation plans developed
• Participate in Price Statistics annual budgeting cycle and process
• Manage Price Statistics efficiently and within budget, and report accurately on progress made and challenges encountered
• Lead the design and implementation of Price Statistics policies and procedures covering all areas of activity so that all relevant procedural / legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering high impact and achieving results effectively and efficiently
• Encourage team and contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices taking into account leading practices, improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement
• Monitor day-to-day activities to ensure compliance with stipulated policies and procedures
• Remain abreast of Economic Statistics leading practice and new trends, and identify recommendations for corrective measures, updates and improvements where required
• Lead the definition of statistical priorities, needs, and desired outcomes in line with assessed top-down strategy and international trades statistical trends
• Guide the development of existing / new price product implementation plan using developed briefs and business cases to set governance, standards, and methodologies to be applied
• Drive the establishment / update of all statistical publications for price ensuring all needed information are available and accurate and guide the development of publications timetable
• Ensure alignment on data collection and statistical methods, standards, and requirements for all new and existing statistical products in coordination with concerned functions

Other Requirements:

• Data Acquisition and Management function
• Quality, Methodology and Innovation function
• Strategic Communication and Client Support function
• External Experts / Advisors
• Relevant Governmental Entities
• Private Entities
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics / Statistics or equivalent is required
• Master’s degree in Economics / Statistics or equivalent is preferred