Government | Sunday 12 April, 2015 12:06 am |

Emiratis and residents wanted for research and supervisory jobs

Recruits are wanted by the Sharjah Department of Statistics and Community Development (DSCD) to work as part of the team for the Sharjah Census 2015 beginning in October under the theme, “For a better tomorrow.”

The department will appoint 800 researchers, supervisors and collaborators of any nationality to work in temporary positions for either 30 or 80 days. They will collect statistical data and conduct interviews with families and count the number of establishments in the emirate.

Candidates must have completed secondary education and have a school leaving certificate as well as being competent with smart devices. Researchers must be 22 or over and supervisors 25 or over.

The researcher contract is for approximately 30 days starting from November 26th, with ten days for training and the remaining 20 days for field work. They will work for nine hours a day, six days a week with all tasks being in the field, including data collection from homes and interviewing families to collect data about their members.

Supervisors will be employed for 80 days, starting from October 11 and will including 30 days of training. They will work in the field for nine hours a day, six days a week, and be assigned to collect data about buildings, residences and commercial establishments. Their duties also include supervising researchers and conducting interviews with families.

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Abdullah Al Thani, Chairman of the Department of Statistics and Community Development in Sharjah said, “The department is eager to select the best possible candidates for these roles and we will provide the necessary training for them. The aim is to ensure the completion of the Sharjah Census 2015 in the best possible way. The data will assist decision makers in drawing up policies and planning for development projects that cater to the needs of everyone in the emirate.”

Sheikh Mohammed Al Thani called on anyone in Sharjah and the UAE who is qualified, to apply for these jobs and contribute to the success of the census, adding that contribution to the success of the census is a national duty and social responsibility of Emirati citizens, residents and investors.

Interviews will take place between May 5 – 20 for vacancies in three locations in Sharjah's Cities, Al Dhaid, and Khorfakkan. To apply online, visit the DSCD website www.ShjCensus.ae.

In February, His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, issued an Emiri decree No.7 of 2015 on conducting a general census of the population, infrastructure, housing and establishments in Sharjah. The census aims to provide accurate statistical data on economic, social and demographic sectors, and others in the Emirate of Sharjah.

The Sharjah Department of Statistics and Community Development is the only authorized statistical body in the emirate and the source of official statistical data, as well as the body mandated with all community development related policies and plans. It is a corporate body with full legal capacity to carry out and direct all works and necessary actions to achieve its objectives.