Statistician - World Bank Group

3 days ago


Washington, Sunderland, United Kingdom World Bank Group Full time
Job Title: Statistician

Join the World Bank Group as a Statistician and contribute to the development of statistical standards and methodologies for social and economic statistics. As a Statistician, you will work with a team of experts to design and implement statistical and data quality assurance processes across the organization's data outputs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Contribute to the development or adaptation of statistical standards and methodologies for social and economic statistics in accordance with international best practices.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure the implementation of robust statistical methods in the collection, processing, analysis, and dissemination of data within the Bank's decentralized data ecosystem.
  • Design and implement statistical and data quality assurance processes across the organization's data outputs.
  • Participate in independent evaluations concerning the statistical methods and standards utilized by the Bank for processing development data relative to best practices.
  • Create tools to verify the quality of input data used by the Bank for generating statistical estimates in key Bank products.
  • Develop tools for responsibly evaluating and applying innovative statistical estimation methods from academia in settings relevant to key Bank products.
  • Provide expert advice on using statistical software, particularly focusing on R and/or Python.
  • Contribute to training and capacity-building initiatives within the organization and with external partners.
  • Participate in international forums on statistical methodologies and quality standards.
Requirements:
  • Master's degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Social Sciences, or a related field with a significant applied and quantitative focus.
  • At least 5 years of relevant professional experience or an equivalent blend of education and work experience.
  • Extensive knowledge and familiarity with various applied statistical methods.
  • Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing statistical techniques and standards within social and economic contexts.
  • Proven proficiency in statistical quality assurance frameworks and procedures.
  • Strong understanding of survey methodologies, administrative data systems, and methods for integrating multiple data sources.
  • Advanced skills in R and/or Python for data analysis, statistical modeling, and reproducible research.
  • Exceptional analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills in English, including the ability to convey complex statistical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a multicultural, international setting and collaborate across departments and regions.

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