Statistical Specialist (Questionnaire Designer), Data Collection, MRSD

The Questionnaire Designer develops respondent-centric surveys that translate stakeholder needs into practical, high-quality data-collection solutions. The role covers questionnaire design, survey configuration, testing, deployment, monitoring, and improvement. Responsibilities • Engage policy, analytical, and operational stakeholders to translate information needs into practical survey requirements. • Design respondent-centric questionnaires and survey flows that support information needs and improve data quality, response accuracy, and user experience. • Configure and implement survey templates with effective branching, skip logic, validation rules, and error prompts while minimising duplicated logic, cognitive bias, misinterpretation, and respondent burden. • Conduct user acceptance testing, assess feedback, and coordinate issue resolution with stakeholders. • Monitor live survey performance and recommend improvements to questionnaire design, survey logic, respondent experience and data collection processes. • Develop interviewer guides and training materials with survey trainers. • Manage assigned survey solutions end to end, collaborate across teams, and apply suitable AI-assisted workflows to improve efficiency and quality. Requirements • Training or experience in questionnaire design, survey methodology, data collection, statistics, behavioural science, or a related field. • Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn complex needs into clear, respondent-friendly survey designs. • Experience configuring and testing digital surveys; familiarity with survey platforms or low-code tools is advantageous. • Strong communication, stakeholder-management, and project-management skills. • Ability to work independently, explain design trade-offs, and apply AI and automation responsibly.