Statistical Consultant
Pubblicato il 17-08-2026 - agora in Italia
Contract Duration – 4 months
Working arrangement: Home based
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TERMS OF REFERENCE
The team is undertaking a project of statistical analysis of child poverty data in Portugal and requires a statistic specialist to contribute to this work.
If you would like to know more about this consultancy on the detailed deliverables and expected outcomes, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: TMC0004599 TOR.pdf
Minimum requirements:
- Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Public Policy, or a related field;
- Work Experience: At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in quantitative analysis, including the use of microdata (preferably EU-SILC or similar household surveys);
- Skills: - Experience and skills in analysis using R
- Previous experience in analysing EU-SILC data
- Confirmation of availability to visit office for data analysis on at least 5 non-consecutive days
- Language Requirements: Fluency in Portuguese and English.
- Desirables: PhD with substantial relevant analytical component
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