The origins of the Southern Sudan Centre for Census Statistics and Evaluation (SSCCSE) date back to 1995 when it served as a Database and Monitoring Unit under the Sudan Relief and Rehabilitation Association (SRRA).
In 2005, following the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) and the promulgation of the Southern Sudan Interim Constitution, the Centre was legalised and has since assumed the roles specified in the SSCCSE Act, 2004.
The same Act defines the governing bodies, the guiding principles, goals, objectives and functions of the Centre.
The Management of the Centre is under the direct responsibility of the Chairperson as Chief Executive.The chairperson is assisted in his/her day to day management
responsibilities and duties by the Deputy Chairperson.
The Deputy Chairperson is responsible for the day to day implementation of the decisions of the Board and supervision of staff.