Summer Survey Interviewer

Role:
The National Statistics Office (NSO) is looking for a number of summer survey interviewers to primarily work with a team of interviewers stationed at the Malta International Airport, collecting data through face-to-face interviews for the Tourstat survey, the main source of information on tourism data in the country. Work shall be carried out on a (Day-Night-Rest-Off) working schedule for a definite period of 3 months (July – September 2023).

Key Responsibilities:
Summer survey interviewers will use paper questionnaires and/or electronic means to collect the data and may also be required to carry out other data-inputting work. Besides having an excellent level of interpersonal and communication skills, successful candidates must be logical, methodical, and extremely discreet in dealing with respondents. Relevant or previous similar work experiences will be considered as an asset.

• Carry out face-to-face interviews in-line with set methodologies
• Enter collected data electronically into a computer or any other portable media device
• Take counts of travelling passengers
• Carry out other tasks as may be assigned by the Head of Unit.

Working conditions:
Summer survey interviewers shall primarily be stationed at the Malta International Airport (departures lounge) and work on a 12-hourly shift basis (day-night-rest-off). At the discretion of Management, summer survey interviewers may be requested to work during office hours on a five-day week.

The incumbents will be remunerated the rate of eight euros and thirty cents (€8.30) per hour plus an additional shift allowance. Remuneration will be paid on a 4-weekly basis.

Appropriate training for the role will be provided.

Requirements:

• Ordinary Level passes in four (4) subjects at Grades A to C or 1 to 5. Preference will be given to candidates with passes in languages
• Good written and verbal communication skills in Maltese and English
• Sound computer literacy skills and good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (preferably qualified with a European Computer Driving License - ECDL qualification)
• An aptitude for and skill in interviewing techniques and procedures
• An ability to follow instructions as guided by team leaders
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, and an ability to interact with the public.

Prospective applicants are kindly requested to read the following eligibility requirements.

How to apply:
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit electronically the following documentation:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and cover letter
• Recent police conduct (issued within the last 6 months)
• Filled in scanned document of the Malta Statistics Authority Consent Form, available from the following link
• A copy of their official academic qualifications, including a transcript of results.

*Closing date for application is noon (12:00hrs) (Central European Time) 16th of June 2023.

*JOBSPLUS PERMIT 277/2021 | JOBSPLUS VACANCY – (371203)

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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.