THE Bureau of Statistics has intensified the recruitment of temporary personnel to work as Guyana’s 2022 Population, and Housing Census draws nearer.
According to the Bureau of Statistics, the census, Guyana’s largest national data collection exercise, is being planned for commencement in mid-September.
Applications for Area Coordinators, Supervisors and Enumerators are open countrywide until June 30, 2022 as the Bureau seeks to employ approximately 3,000 persons.
Area Coordinators are required to have a minimum of a Diploma from a recognised university, a Teacher’s Certificate, or equivalent certification; Field Supervisors – a minimum of five (5) CSEC subjects or an equivalent recognised certification and Enumerators- a minimum of three (3) CSEC subjects or an equivalent recognised certification.
During June, the Bureau’s staff will be present in regions Two, Three, Four, and Six to conduct recruitment exercises where people can submit their applications and relevant documents and have on-the-spot interviews done. Persons can access a schedule of these activities on the organisation’s Facebook page or website at www.statisticsguyana.gov.gy.
Alternatively, those interested can submit their applications via email to censusrecruitment@statisticsguyana.gov.gy. They are required to fill out the application form available on the Bureau’s website or prepare an application cover letter and attach it with scanned copies or clear photographs of their academic certificates.
Applications can also be submitted to the Deputy Census Officer, Bureau of Statistics, 34 Main & Hope Streets, South Cummingsburg, Georgetown in person or via postal mail. It should be noted that applications without contact numbers will not be considered.
“The Population and Housing Census is an extremely important exercise that produces a large amount of socio-economic and demographic data that is used for planning and national development. It is conducted every ten years and Guyana’s last Census was conducted in 2012,” the Bureau of Statistics stated in a release on Friday.
The Bureau noted: “the Census plays a critical role in evaluating changes in the population and therefore should be viewed as more than just a headcount. These changes include size, composition, economic activities, quality of life, access to basic social services, Maternal Health, food security, Agriculture and Education.”
All of these changes, the Bureau of Statistics stated, have an impact on the demand for social services, such as health, housing & education. This information is in great demand by the policy makers for planning and development, private sector, students, researchers and donor agencies.
For more information on recruitment for census 2022, persons can contact the Bureau of Statistics on 227-1155, 227-3377 or email censusrecruitment@statatisticsguyana.gov.gy