CENSUS TAKER
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the posts of Census Takers for the 2011 Census of Population and Housing.
The incumbent will be expected to:
1. Locate and visit personally every inhabited or habitable dwelling in the enumeration district (s) to which he/she may be assigned;
2. Complete census forms accurately for each person and each dwelling according to instructions;
- Assist the Census Zone Supervisor in the performance of such other duties as the Census Zone Supervisor may determine; and
- Assist any other Census Taker in the performance of his/her duties in any other enumeration district if so directed by the Census Zone Supervisor.
The Candidate:
§ Must be at least 18 years of age
§ Must sit a written aptitude test
§ Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
§ Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as and when required
§ Must be available to attend five days of training on a full-time basis in preparation for the work.
Applications must state clearly the district and parish of residence, contact telephone number(s) and/or email address of the applicant.
Applications in writing should be addressed to:-
Census 2011: Census Taker
The Director General
Statistical Institute of Jamaica
7 Cecelio Avenue
Kingston 10
No email applications will be accepted.
Applications should be submitted no later than December 3, 2010.
