Statistician (Field Organization) at Finance & Development Planning

MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
EXTERNAL CIRCULAR NO. 2 OF 2025

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED LOCAL CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

Ministry: Finance and Development Planning

Department: Bureau of Statistics
Division: Field Organization
Job Title: Statistician
Grade: G
Location: Quthing
Responsible To: Senior Statistician

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Senior Statistician, the incumbent will be responsible for coordination and implementation of district activities, preparation and management of the district budget, management of statistical information, supervision of district staff, and training and development of the district staff.

MAIN DUTIES

1. Coordination and Implementation of the District Activities
   1.1 Draws the district annual work plan to provide guidance on day-to-day operations
   1.2 Attends management forums with agencies and departments in the district for planning and reporting purposes
   1.3 Supervises data collection for all surveys in the designated area to ensure full coverage
   1.4 Verifies accuracy of captured data to identify errors and omissions
   1.5 Checks for data inconsistencies and outliers to improve data quality
2. Preparation and Management of the District Budget
   2.1 Budgets for district activities and attends divisional budget forums
   2.2 Monitors implementation of the district budget to ensure adherence to the district work plan and adjusts as necessary
3. Management of Statistical Information
   3.1 Collects complex data to meet specific technical demands when necessary
   3.2 Submits collected data to relevant divisions for analysis
   3.3 Compiles district reports to support informed decision-making
   3.4 Compiles a district profile to inform data users
   3.5 Writes statistical reports as required
4. Supervision of the District Staff
   4.1 Facilitates the development of individual work plans
   4.2 Allocates tasks and responsibilities for operational effectiveness
   4.3 Monitors individual progress to ensure alignment with the district plan
   4.4 Holds meetings with staff to assess performance and address deficiencies
5. Training and Development of the District Staff
   5.1 Conducts training needs analysis to enhance staff skills
   5.2 Draws the district training plan to fill identified skills gaps
   5.3 Monitors implementation of the training plan to align with departmental priorities
   5.4 Orients new field staff on statistical activities
   5.5 Holds workshops on data collection methods and techniques
   5.6 Sensitizes stakeholders on planned activities for support and ownership
   5.7 Facilitates workshops on Public Service Legal Frameworks and HR policies

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• Master’s Degree in Statistics with at least two (2) years working experience as an Assistant Statistician
  OR
• Honour’s Degree in Statistics with at least three (3) years working experience as an Assistant Statistician
  OR
• BA Degree in Statistics with at least five (5) years working experience as an Assistant Statistician
• Serving officers with qualifications in Economics and extensive experience as Assistant Statisticians will be considered

COMPETENCIES

• Computer literacy (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Proficiency in statistical packages (e.g., SPSS)
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of Public Service Legal Frameworks
• Analytical skills
• Interpersonal skills

RESPONSIBILITY

• For work of others: Supervises subordinate staff
• For property: Responsible for computer equipment and materials used in surveys and routine work
• For effect of errors: Liable for any errors as per Lesotho Bureau of Statistics Act 2001, Section 23 (1)
• For safety of others: Highly relevant

COMPLEXITY

• This factor is minimal

AUTHORITY FOR DECISION MAKING

• This factor is highly relevant

PROBLEM SOLVING

• This factor is highly relevant

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

• Reports directly to the Senior Statistician

DEXTERITY

• Not relevant to this job

CONTACTS

• Supervisor: For planning and reporting – Regularly
• Subordinates: For planning, performance monitoring, and reporting – Regularly
• Other divisions: For information sharing – Regularly
• Heads of departments: For information sharing – Regularly
• Community leaders: For information sharing – When necessary

EFFORTS

• Mental effort: High when conducting surveys and statistical analysis
• Physical effort: Considered highly relevant
• Emotional effort: Considered highly relevant

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Unfavourable conditions: Considered highly relevant
• Hazards: Considered highly relevant

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applications on relevant forms, GP 104 for serving officers and GP 103 for job seekers, should be accompanied by duly certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts, and National Identity Document (ID). Applications should be sent to:

Director Human Resource
Ministry of Finance and Development Planning
P.O. Box 630
Maseru 100
Lesotho

OR

Hand-delivered to:
Human Resource Offices at the Bureau of Statistics, Planning Headquarters, and National Manpower Development Secretariat.

Note: Candidates who are shortlisted will be required to submit a certificate of verification of educational qualifications from the Council of Higher Education (CHE).

Deadline: Not later than 31st July 2025

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