Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
“Kenya Integrated Household Budget
Survey (2015/16)”
A Project Funded By the Government of
Kenya
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.
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.
The Kenya National Bureau of
Statistics invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced
individuals with excellent credentials to fill the following positions:-
Job Title: Project Manager
Employment Terms: Contract
(18 months)
Ref: KNBS/
PM/1/2015
No. of Posts: 1
Job Purpose: The
project manager will be the head of the project management team. The manager
therefore assumes responsibility for all technical, professional and practical
aspects of the project.
The specific tasks and duties will
include:
- Day to day running of the project;
- Providing continuous feedback to the steering
committee on the use of project resources;
- Reporting on matters of project performance
and use of resources to the Director General;
- Working closely with the project management
team which include technical, logistics and data managers in ensuring
smooth implementation of the project
- Liaising with finance, procurement, transport,
human resource and other relevant departments on project issue.
- Seeking approval for contingency expenditures
from the Director General.
- Prepare and submit monthly reports
highlighting milestones, project challenges and solutions advanced to the
Steering committee.
Qualifications, Experience and
Required Skills
- Should hold a post-graduate university degree
in Applied Statistics, Statistics, Economics, Social Science, or related
field from a recognized university;
- Have a Bachelors Degree in Applied Statistics
, Statistics, Economics or Mathematics or equivalent qualification from a
recognized university;
- Minimum seven (7) years of experience of
progressive track record in Project Management, Program Design, and/or
Monitoring and Evaluation work in a key Public or Private Sector Research
or a Statistical Institution(s); (3) of which must have been in charge of
planning coordination and supervision of statistical activities and
programmes such as censuses and surveys;
- Strong project management skills, particularly
participatory methods;
- Experience in implementing and managing
Government funded projects which includes donor funds;
- Team player with relevant leadership skills
and experience;
- Excellent interpersonal & communication
skills;
- Good ability to communicate (verbally, writing
and reading) both in English and Kiswahili;
- Must meet requirements of Chapter Six of the
Constitution of Kenya;
Applicants should submit application
letters accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae using the given format;
provide daytime contacts and copies of academic and professional certificates,
transcripts, testimonials, and National
ID/Passport. Kindly note that failure
to attach the required documents will lead to disqualification.
The reference number for the post applied for should be clearly marked on the envelope and addressed to:-
The reference number for the post applied for 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 131
Nairobi
Applications must be received not later than 27th February, 2015.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
KNBS is an equal opportunity employer.
Female candidates and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply