Mohammad Charif Chhibar
Damascus
Summary
Knowledgeable Statistician with solid foundation in statistical analysis and data interpretation. Proven track record in designing experiments and developing predictive models that inform decision-making processes. Demonstrated expertise in using statistical software and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Statistician
Ministry of Economy & Foreign Trade - Economic Policy Directorate
11.2022 - 01.2025
- Innovation Leadership: Obtained intellectual property rights for the Enterprise Rating Index (ERI), demonstrating expertise in developing proprietary statistical methodologies
- Strategic National Roles: Selected as member of several high-level national teams formed by Prime Ministerial and Ministerial decisions including National Enterprise Registry Team (2023), National Classification of Economic Activities Team (2023), SME Development Team (2022), and National AI Strategy Team (2024)
- Research Excellence: Prepared comprehensive analytical report on enhancing investment and improving business environment using 2022 data, contributing to national economic policy formulation
- Survey Development: Designed and prepared survey tools for assessing economic activities in Damascus Rural Governorate (2024)
Directorate Manager
Central Bureau of Statistics - Economic Statistics Directorate
06.2018 - 10.2022
- Methodological Innovation: Led comprehensive update of work methodologies in Economic Statistics Directorate, modernizing statistical operations to align with international standards (2021-2022)
- Survey Management: Supervised implementation of multiple vital statistical surveys covering private sector industry, transportation, hotels, and agricultural crops
- Strategic Planning: Prepared framework for implementing construction sample survey in private sector
- International Collaboration: Served on technical committees for Census of Economic and Social Establishments covering 8 major governorates (Damascus, Damascus Rural, Aleppo, Homs, Hama, Latakia, Tartous, Sweida) from 2019-2022
- Policy Contribution: Member of technical committee for developing housing indicators within Syria's National Housing Strategy (2019)
- Regional Recognition: Appointed member of ESCWA Advisory Committee for Economic Statistics, representing Syria in regional statistical initiatives
Assistant Directorate Manager
Central Bureau of Statistics - Population & Social Statistics
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Survey Leadership: Supervised successful implementation of Labor Force Survey (2016), providing vital employment data for national planning
- Technical Committee Participation: Key member in technical committee for Multi-Purpose Integrated Social and Demographic Survey (2017)
- Inter-Ministry Collaboration: Collaborated with Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor as technical committee member and assistant executive director for Labor Market Survey (2017-2018)
Assistant Directorate Manager
Central Bureau of Statistics - Population, Economic & Social Studies
02.2012 - 05.2016
- Poverty Analysis: Participated in pioneering Multi-Dimensional Poverty Study in collaboration with Planning Authority and UNDP (2012)
- Field Research: Conducted field research as principal investigator for Syrian Household Food Security Survey in partnership with World Food Programme (WFP) (2015)
Education
Bachelor of Economics - Statistics Department
Damascus University
01.2003
Skills
- Statistical Research Design & Implementation
- Economic Data Analysis & Interpretation
- Survey Methodology Development
- International Standards Compliance
- Team Leadership & Training
- Policy Analysis & Recommendations
- Statistical Software
- SPSS (Advanced)
- E-Views (Advanced)
- Excel (Expert)
- DevInfo v60
- Office Suite
- Microsoft Office (Complete)
- Advanced Data Analysis
- Statistical Modeling
- Analytical methods
- Data collection methodologies
- Data visualization expertise
- Machine learning techniques
- Data trends
- Data audits
- Multivariate analysis
- Neural networks
- Principal component analysis
- Geospatial analysis
- Advanced statistical modeling
Affiliations
- ESCWA Advisory Committee for Economic Statistics (Member)
- Association of Certified Accountants (Certified Member)
- Multiple National Technical Committees (Active Member)
Certification
- Certified Public Accountant
- Ministry of Finance (Association of Certified Accountants)
- 112 hours, 2023
Languages
Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Proficient (Good Level)
Professional Training
- International Programs
- Trade Facilitation & Investment in Arab Countries (14 days, China, 2023)
- Economic Modeling Workshop (5 days, Arab Monetary Fund, UAE, 2018)
- Modern Technology in Census Implementation (5 days, ESCWA, Egypt, 2017)
- Econometrics & Data Analysis with E-views (6 days, Damascus University, 2021)
- DevInfo v6.0 Development Information Program (5 days, CBS Training Center, 2009)
Intellectual Property Achievement
- Official Certificate of Intellectual Property Rights
- Enterprise Rating Index (ERI) - Patent No. 5072/2024
- Issued by: Syrian Arab Republic - Ministry of Justice
- Legal Affairs and Human Rights Protection Directorate
- ERI Patent Certificate
- Patent No. 5072/2024
Timeline
Senior Statistician
Ministry of Economy & Foreign Trade - Economic Policy Directorate
11.2022 - 01.2025
Directorate Manager
Central Bureau of Statistics - Economic Statistics Directorate
06.2018 - 10.2022
Assistant Directorate Manager
Central Bureau of Statistics - Population & Social Statistics
06.2016 - 05.2018
Assistant Directorate Manager
Central Bureau of Statistics - Population, Economic & Social Studies
02.2012 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Economics - Statistics Department
Damascus University