Monday, November 29, 2010

Statistical Institute Needs Census Takers

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;
  1. Assist the Census Zone Supervisor in the performance of such other duties as the Census Zone Supervisor may determine; and
  2. 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.

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