The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) is a corporate
body established under the Statistics Act (2006).
It is the principal Government agency responsible for the collection, compilation, analysis, publication and dissemination of official statistical information and its custody.
It also oversees the coordination, supervision and development of programmes within the National Statistical System.
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals with excellent credentials to fill the following positions:-
Job Title: Statistician/
(STAT)It is the principal Government agency responsible for the collection, compilation, analysis, publication and dissemination of official statistical information and its custody.
It also oversees the coordination, supervision and development of programmes within the National Statistical System.
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals with excellent credentials to fill the following positions:-
KNBS: Level 6
Ref: KNBS/ STAT/7/2011
No. of Posts: 12
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Manager in the relevant Division of a Directorate, this is the entry grade for the Statistician cadre. An officer at this level will be responsible for a specific sector, location, service or area of activity.
Key Responsibilities
Headquarters
- Responsible
for a specific economic sector or an area of statistical activity;
- Drawing
up survey questionnaires and setting up control procedures for receiving
returns and taking the necessary action;
- Collection,
collation, computerization and analysis of data;
- Writing
and submitting reports on specific assignments;
- Any
other assignments given by the Senior Manager in the relevant directorate
Field Operations
- Deputize
the County Statistical Officer;
- Coordinate
collection, collation, compilation, analysis, and dissemination of
population or social related Statistics;
- Coordinate,
design and undertake county specific or national Population or/and Social
related household and establishment based sample surveys;
- Monitor
the quality of the population and social statistics data;
- Prepare
periodic KNBS publications;
- Ensure
that the activities of the Directorate are documented by preparing
monthly, quarterly and annual reports;
- Update
the national and county Bureau statistical frame, population and social
statistics database;
- Respond
to requests from population and Social data users;
- Provide
technical support to the county or relevant ministerial headquarters on
statistical issues;
- Any
other assignments given by the County Statistical Officer
Minimum Requirements
- An
Upper Second Class Honours degree in Statistics with appropriate
specialization from a recognized university/institution; or
- An
Upper Second Class Honours degree in Economics, or Economics and
Mathematics, or Economics and Statistics from a recognized university/institution;
or
- An
Upper Second Class Honours degree in any of the subjects enumerated at (I
& II) above with a bias towards Computer Science, Operations Research,
Survey Techniques and demographic Techniques and Demographic Techniques
from a recognized university/institution.
- Be
computer literate
- Be
aged 30 years or below
Job Title: Payroll
Accountant
KNBS: Level 5
Ref: KNBS/ P Acct/8/2011
No. of Posts: 1
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Chief Accountant, the Officer will be expected to administer the payroll and to prepare salary statements of all employees.
Key Responsibilities
KNBS: Level 5
Ref: KNBS/ P Acct/8/2011
No. of Posts: 1
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Chief Accountant, the Officer will be expected to administer the payroll and to prepare salary statements of all employees.
Key Responsibilities
- Be
responsible for maintaining computerized payroll related accounts;
- Calculate
net salaries after taking into consideration deductions and exemptions and
ensuring timely remittances of statutory deductions;
- Verify
statements of earnings for employees, indicating gross and net salaries
and deductions such as taxes, and insurance and pension plans;
- Verify
and process forms and documentation for administration of benefits such as
pension plans, leave, share savings, employment and medical insurance;
- Reconciliation
of accounts and accuracy of accounts
- Be
a link between the accounts and the payroll section
- Ensure
maintenance of records relating to monthly payroll details
- Any
other assignments given by the Chief Accountant
Minimum Requirement
- Have
a first degree in Commerce or related field from a recognized University;
- Be
a holder of CPA III or its equivalent
- 5
years financial accounting experience;
- Be
familiar with workings of computerized financial systems;
- Be
familiar with Government Financial systems;
- Knowledge
of payroll accounting will be an added advantage.
- Have
an eye for detail.
- Knowledge
of Enterprise Resource Programmes (ERP) will be an added advantage..
- Have
a high level of integrity
- Be
of age 35 years or below
Job Title: Payroll
Officer
KNBS: Level 5
Ref: KNBS/ P Off /9/2011
No. of Posts: 2
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Manager Human Resource Development, the Officer will be expected to assist in the payroll administration and to prepare salary statements of all employees.
Key Responsibilities
KNBS: Level 5
Ref: KNBS/ P Off /9/2011
No. of Posts: 2
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Manager Human Resource Development, the Officer will be expected to assist in the payroll administration and to prepare salary statements of all employees.
Key Responsibilities
- To
collect, verify and process payroll information and determine pay and
benefit entitlements for employees
- Prepare
statements of earnings for employees, indicating gross and net salaries
and deductions such as taxes, and insurance and pension plans
- Complete
and process forms and documentation for administration of benefits such as
pension plans, leave, share savings, employment and medical insurance
- Provide
information to employees on payroll matters, benefit plans
- Compile
statistical reports, statements, and summaries related to pay and benefits
accounts ;
- Any
other assignments given by the Manager Human Resource Development
Minimum Requirements
- Have
a first degree in Commerce, Human Resource or related field from a
recognized University;
- Have
a Diploma in Human Resource Management
- 5
years experience in payroll management;
- Be
familiar with workings of computerized Human Resource systems;
- Be
familiar with Government Financial systems;
- Be
of age 35 years or below.
- Knowledge
of Enterprise Resource Programme (ERP) will be an added advantage.
The reference number for the post applied should be clearly marked on the envelope and addressed to:-
The Director General
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
P. O. Box 30266 – 00100
Herufi House, 1st Floor, Room 102
Nairobi
Applications must be received not later than 13th January 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
You can now click on this link www.kenyanvacancies.com to visit our sister website for more vacancies.