Administration Officer 5 (Data Management)

The National Statistics Office is looking for talented individuals who are keen to join the Office in the position of Administration Officer 5 with specialisation in Data Management.

This appointment is based on a fixed-term contract of twenty-four (24) months in accordance with S.L. 452.81 Art. 7 (4) and the prospective employee will be deployed within the Data Collection Unit or any other unit according to the exigencies of the Office.

Besides an excellent level of written English and verbal communication skills, the successful candidate must have sound knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (preferably qualified with a European Computer Driving License - ECDL), very good analytical, communication and presentation skills, and the ability to plan and manage multiple projects within stipulated deadlines. 

Responsibilities

The full job description may be viewed here . The key responsibilities of an Administration Officer 5 with specialisation in Data Management include:

• Coordination and supervision of surveys carried out by the NSO;

• Assistance in the development of data collection tools to ensure optimal efficiency, including but not limited to requirements gathering, testing of IT tools and regular updating of interviewers’ database;

• Regular data verification, quality controls and data audits;

• Linking of data from different sources to ensure data completeness and integrity;

• Ensuring that the use of appropriate methodologies and procedures are being applied in order to produce reliable and unbiased results;

• Participation in interviewers’ training briefings and assistance in day-to-day queries; and

• Lead certain statistical processes such as the collection and preparation of data for further analysis, coordinate and supervise the work done by the interviewers and manage the data entry and coding processes.

Requirements

By the closing time and date of this call for applications, applicants must be in possession of:

• An MQF Level 5 Diploma (subject to a minimum of 60 ECTS/ECVET credits, or equivalent) in a relevant subject area* together with seven (7) years, or equivalent, of relevant experience; 

OR

• An MQF Level 6 or higher qualification in a relevant subject area*

*Relevant subject areas include Mathematics or Statistics and Operations Research, Public Policy, Human Resource Management, Business Management, Marketing or Accountancy or Banking & Finance or Economics, International Relations or European Studies or Social Sciences or Psychology or Law.

Prospective applicants should also be able to demonstrate a good command of the English language, together with Maltese or any other official European language, and are also kindly requested to read and abide by the following eligibility requirements .

Training provided

NSO employees are provided one-to-one on job training and mentorship. Other training initiatives include yearly Information Security tuition, Public Service training programmes, European Statistical Training Programmes and tailor-made training programmes. 

Salary

The position of an Administration Officer 5 offers an annual starting salary of €28,950, rising by annual increments subject to a positive performance review. This renumeration excludes qualification allowances and any overtime pay, which is reimbursed separately on an ad-hoc basis, as need arises.

Other benefits

The NSO thrives to offer:

• A friendly working environment;
• Reduced summer working hours;
• Family friendly measures and work-life balance;
• Health insurance coverage; 
• Flexible working arrangements;
• Training and incentives for continuous development;
• Hybrid working; and
• Opportunities for pursuing further studies including scholarships. 

To apply

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by clicking on the Recruitment Form .

Closing date for application is noon (CET) Friday 4 October 2024.

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The National Statistics Office (NSO) is the executive arm of the Malta Statistics Authority. It is responsible for the collection, compilation, analysis, and publication of a wide range of statistical information and related matters.