Data Analyst

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If you are already based in the Falkland Islands, you may choose to submit your application in person at Cable Cottage, Stanley, Falkland Islands. FIQQ 1ZZ.

All overseas candidates should complete our online application form, providing as much detail as possible about your relevant employment history, education , skills and experience to allow us to assess your suitability for the role.

The Role

The Falkland Islands Government is looking for an experienced Data Analyst to join the Policy Department team based in the Falkland Islands. You will provide leadership on social and economic research, including data collection, analysis and interpretation on behalf of senior Government officials and client Departments. You will manage a varied and substantial workload across a diverse range of topic areas including health and social care, education, public safety, emergency services, human resources and culture and recreation. Your work will include responsibility for the design, development, delivery and reporting of the national Census every five years. Your role will involve managing the Government’s Performance Management system and providing expert guidance and support to other government departments to improve selection and monitoring of operational and strategic indicators.

The Person

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and proactive individual to be part of our busy team at the centre of Government. Having highly developed analytical skills and experience in designing and delivering qualitative and quantitative research techniques for public consultation is essential. Having experience in the development and reporting of corporate performance management indicators would be an advantage. You will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to advise and collaborate across all levels of government and with external stakeholders. You will have a key role in shaping the development of public policy and initiatives.

Core Requirements

• Educated to Degree standard (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as social or population science, social statistics/science or social/population research methods.
• Grade D2 role: A minimum of 3 to 5 years’ post qualification broad based experience in a public sector or research organisation with social and/or population research and data analysis responsibility.
• Grade C role: Post-graduate qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline and a minimum of 5 to 10 years’ post qualification broad based experience in a public sector or research organisation with social and/or population research and data analysis responsibility.
• Experience in qualitative and quantitative research and evidence of highly developed analytical skills including proficiency with statistical analysis software or programming languages such as Python or R for data analysis, visualisation and reporting.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective and innovative public consultation tools and techniques.
• Ability to establish constructive working relationships with elected officials senior civil servants and other key stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and decision-making skills, and attention to detail.

The Package

• Fixed Term Contract, up to 4 years.
• Salary - This is a dual graded role depending on qualifications and experience, commencing from £35,774 to £41,168 per annum within Grade D, or from £42,641 to £49,090 per annum within Grade C.
• The role also has a taxable market supplement of up to 15% of the base salary.
• Eligibility for a taxable gratuity of 25% of base salary (excluding market supplement).
• 41 days paid leave, 30 days paid annual leave plus 11 government and public holidays.
• Relocation Allowance, to help with moving costs.
• Flights Package for you and any recognised dependents residing with you at post both at the beginning and end of contract, along with additional annual return flights contingent on the duration of the contract.
• Government Housing for rent and a starter pack to help you settle in.
• A stimulating and supportive setting to work in and a unique and beautiful setting to live in.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can download the job description and view further information from our online vacancy page. For further information regarding the position please contact Roddy Cordeiro, Head of Policy, by emailing rcordeiro@sec.gov.fk or by calling (+500) 28422.

To apply, please complete our online application form from our vacancy page www.jobs.gov.fk, by clicking on 'Apply Now' and completing the form. Alternatively, download an offline form from the same page and email to recruitment@sec.gov.fk before the closing date.