Yamen Helel - Statistician and AI Enthusiast

Yamen Helel

Statistician | Labor Force Statistics Expert | AI Enthusiast | Survey Design | Official Statistics

With over 20 years of expertise, I excel in labor force statistics, survey design, and data analysis. Passionate about integrating AI innovations, I aim to elevate official statistics and deliver impactful insights from complex data

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About Me

I am Yamen Helel, a statistician with a deep passion for surveys, data analysis, and leveraging AI to advance official statistics. With over 20 years of global experience, I have contributed to labor force statistics, survey design, and the development of social and demographic indicators.

Throughout my career, I have collaborated with leading national and international organizations, including the National Statistical Institute of Tunisia, UNICEF, ILO, the United Nations Development Programme, and the General Authority for Statistics in Saudi Arabia. Where I have implemented surveys, collected data, and delivered insightful analyses to inform decision-making.

Currently, my focus is on AI-powered survey interviews. My mission is to bridge the gap between traditional statistical methods and cutting-edge AI technologies to modernize and enhance the field of official statistics.

Professional Journey

Labor Force Statistics Expert

2021 - Present
UNDP, Saudi Arabia

Supporting the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in developing the national labor force survey and labor market statistics.

Director of Labor Force Statistics

2015 - 2021
National Statistical Institute, Tunisia

Progressed through administrative roles to attain the position of Director of the Labor Market Statistics Department, the entity responsible for conducting quarterly Labor Force Surveys in Tunisia, developing labor market statistics, and managing all related projects

Lead Coordinator of the Euro-Mediterranean Working Group on Labor Statistics

2013 - 2018
MEDSTAT4 Statistical Cooperation Program

Coordinated and organized the Euro-Mediterranean Working Group on Labor Statistics activities from 2013 to 2018 as the main coordinator. Supervised the coordination of working group meetings in labor statistics and related methodologies. My responsibilities included coordinating efforts to improve data collection methodologies, standardizing statistical standards, and supporting capacity building in member states.

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Key Projects

Testimonials From My Professional Network

" Yamen is an outstanding expert with a strong commitment to the projects he undertakes. With a value-driven approach and a results-oriented mindset "

Dr. Amani Albaqshi, PhD
Dr. Amani Albaqshi, PhD
Senior Economic Advisor at MEP KSA

" Yamen is a highly skilled professional with exceptional expertise in labour statistics "

Raouf Lamari
Raouf Lamari
Data Scientist at IQVIA

" Yamen is an outstanding person in every job or task he carries out. He is distinguished by his long experience in the field of statistics and his mastery of new technologies, especially artificial intelligence techniques, and their use in official statistics. "

Bouazza Bouchkhar
Bouazza Bouchkhar
International Statistics Expert

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