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.
Job Title: Assistant Manager, ICT - Data Processing
KNBS: Level 5
Ref: KNBS/ AMICTDP/11/2016
No. of Posts: 1
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Manager, Data Dissemination the Assistant
Manager, Data Processing will be responsible for developing data capture
applications for various KNBS surveys using CSPro, data cleaning and tabulation
using SPSS, STATA, CSPro and other data analysis software and managing Data
Processing activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing data
capture applications for various KNBS surveys using CSPro;
- Managing Data
Processing Centre and KNBS ICT directorate staff in Nyayo House;
- Data cleaning
and tabulation using SPSS, STATA, CSPro, advanced Excel and other data
analysis software;
- Desktop
publishing for Economic Survey publications, Statistical Abstract
publications and other KNBS publications in word, excel and InDesign
software;
- Training the
data entry clerks during various surveys and checking the quality of data
being captured by data entry clerks;
- Assisting in
data querying, formatting the outputs to meet client’s needs;
- Assisting in
responding to data requests via available communication channels;
- Developing the
data cleaning/ editing specifications for various surveys
- Reports to
Manager Data Processing;
- Any other
duties as may be assigned by the Manager, Data Processing.
Requirements for Appointment
- Must have a
Bachelor degree in Statistics/ Economics/Computer Science, Information
Technology, or related qualifications from a recognized Institution;
- Must have a
Certificate in data processing packages such as IMPS, CSPro, SPSS, STATA
and SAS;
- Must have served
for a minimum progressive period of three (3) years as a Senior Officer
(KNBS level 6) or its equivalent in a public or key private sector
institution;
- Experience in
Desktop Publishing using major publishing tools such as Adobe Master Suite
is an added advantage;
- Experience in
computer programming is an added advantage;
- Must be able to
work in a collaborative team environment;
- Must
demonstrate excellent communication and inter personal skills;
- Must meet the
requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Job Title: Manager, Livestock
Statistics (Production)
KNBS: Level 4
Ref: KNBS/MLSP/9/2016
No. of Posts: 1
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Senior Manager,
Agriculture and Livestock Statistics, the Manager, Livestock Statistics will be
responsible for compilation of Livestock Statistics.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing the
collection, compilation and dissemination of agricultural statistics;
- Developing
proposals for surveys, studies and censuses to fill data gaps in the field
of or the Livestock and Cooperatives sectors;
- Updating supply
utilization accounts and production of annual food balance sheets and
report;
- Ensuring that
data requests are promptly responded to;
- Developing
annual work plans and related budgets for the section;
- Representing
the section at the Divisional meetings;
- Implementing
performance management activities;
- Ensuring that
the Quality Management System (ISO) is implemented accordingly;
- Ensuring the
activities of the section are documented on a continuous basis.
- Supervising and
managing staff in the Livestock Statistics section;
- Any other
duties as may be assigned by the Senior Manager, Agriculture&
Livestock Statistics
Requirements for Appointment
- Must have a
Bachelors Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or related
qualifications from a recognized Institution;
- A Master’s
Degree in Statistics, Economics or related qualifications from a
recognized Institution will be an added advantage;
- Must have at
least six (6) years progressive track record in statistical work in a
Public or key Private Sector Institution, three (3) of which must have
been in the position of Assistant Manager or its equivalent;
- Must have a
strong background in statistical/economic analysis;
- Must possess
skills in statistical data analysis using the various statistical soft
wares;
- Must have
experience in the planning, coordination and supervision of statistical
activities and programmes undertaken within Research or Statistical
Institution(s);
- Must be able to
work in a collaborative team environment;
- Must demonstrate
excellent communication and inter personal skills;
- Must meet the
requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Job Title: Assistant Manager, Senior
Accountant (Financial Management)
KNBS: Level 5
Ref: KNBS/ AMSAFM/12/2016
No. of Posts: 1
Job Purpose: Reporting to the
Manager, Chief Accountant the Assistant Manager, (Senior Accountant) will be
responsible for assisting in all activities in respect to Financial Management.
Key Responsibilities
- Implementing
the Bureau’s accounting policies and procedures;
- Supervision of
cash office operations to ensure prompt banking of cash and cheques,
timely recording of receipts, payments, reconciliation of bank and petty
cash accounts;
- Handling all
bank reconciliations and bank correspondences;
- Verification of
payment vouchers and accruals of funds;
- Maintenance of
accurate and updated accounting information;
- General Ledger
administration;
- Monitoring and
authorizing Petty Cash expenses and reimbursements;
- Preparation of
Annual Financial Statements;
- Management of
staff imprests and advances;
- Apportioning of
prepayments and district surrenders to specific cost centers;
- Provide the
liaison with external auditors in audit of financial statements;
- Managing Fixed
Assets portfolio register;
- Any other
duties as may be assigned by the Manager, (Chief Accountant).
Requirements for Appointment
- Must have a
Bachelor degree in Commerce or related qualifications from a recognized
Institution;
- Be a holder of
CPA II or its equivalent;
- Must have
served for a minimum progressive period of 3 years financial accounting
experience;
- Be familiar
with workings of computerized financial systems;
- Be familiar
with Government Financial systems.
- Must be able to
work in a collaborative team environment;
- Must
demonstrate excellent communication and inter personal skills;
- Must meet the
requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Job Title: Senior Officer, Population
and Social Statistics
KNBS: Level 6
Ref: KNBS/ SOPSS/15/2016
No. of Posts: 5
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Head
of unit/ County Statistical Officer, the Senior Officer Population and Social
Statistics will be responsible for implementing activities in the KNBS County
Statistical Office.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervising
Research Assistants;
- Data
collection;
- Preparation of
data summaries;
- Data entry and
editing;
- Participating
in preparation of work plans and budgeting;
- Preparation and
submission of Reports ;
- Any other
duties as may be assigned by the Head of unit/ County Statistical Officer
Requirements for Appointment
- A Bachelor’s
Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or related qualifications
from a recognized Institution. OR Diploma in Statistics or Economics from
a recognized Institution with three (3) years progressive track record in
statistical work in Public or a key private sector institution;
- Proficiency in
the use of computer statistical packages;
- Have good
interpersonal & communication skills;
- Must be able to
work in a collaborative team environment;
- Must meet the
requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Job Title: Senior Officer, Labour
Statistics (Production)
KNBS: Level 6
Ref: KNBS/ SOLSM/14/2016
No. of Posts: 1
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Assistant Manager,
Labour Statistics the Senior Officer, Labour Statistics will be responsible for
assisting in the Master File Section
Key Responsibilities
- Supervising
Research Assistants;
- Preparing of
questionnaires for conducting establishment based enquiries or surveys;
- Documenting and
updating particulars of establishments contained in the Master File;
- Monitoring
changes occurring in the various economic sectors and profession;
- Updating the
Master File through LE questionnaires and district specific checklist;
- Monitoring
changes occurring in the County’s establishments;
- Any other
duties as may be assigned by the Assistant Manager, Labour Statistics
Requirements for Appointment
- Must have a
Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or related
qualifications from a recognized Institution. OR Diploma in Statistics
qualifications from a recognized Institution;
- Proficiency in
the use of computer statistical packages ;
- Must be able to
work in a collaborative team environment;
- Must
demonstrate good communication and inter personal skills;
- Must meet the
requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Job Title: Senior Officer, Library
Services (Librarian)
KNBS: Level 6
Ref: KNBS/SOLSL/16/2016
No. of Posts: 1
Job Purpose: Reporting to the
Assistant Manager, Library services the Senior Officer, Library services will
be responsible for the dissemination of statistical information to the public
and the custodian of all KNBS publications.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and
implement library and information policies and procedures;
- Dissemination
of KNBS Publications;
- Custody,
selection and acquisition of various library materials;
- Management of
electronic Information resources;
- Conducting
Library User Education;
- Provision of
library information service to the staff and the public;
- Payment of
subscriptions;
- Preparation of
the library budget;
- Ensure accuracy
and compliance with national and international standards for bibliographic
control;
- Compilation of
various library reports;
- Cataloguing and
classification of library materials;
- Any other
duties as may be assigned by the Assistant Manager, Library services.
Requirements for Appointment
- Must have a
Degree in Information Science / Library science or related qualifications
from a recognized Institution;
- Proficiency in
the use of computer statistical packages ;
- Have good
interpersonal & communication skills;
- Must be able to
work in a collaborative team environment;
- Must
demonstrate good communication and inter personal skills;
- Must meet the
requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Job Title: Statistical Assistant,
Labour Statistics (Production)
KNBS: Level 7
Ref: KNBS/ SALSP/17/2016
No. of Posts: 2
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Senior
Officer, Labour Statistics the Statistical Assistant, Labour Statistics will be
responsible for Data collection.
Key Responsibilities
- Collecting
monthly retail prices from outlets in an assigned data collection zone;
- Entering paper
assisted personal interview (PAPI) data into a computer and/ or in a
tablet for computer assisted personal interviews (CAPI)
- Editing and
validating data;
- Collecting data
on International Comparison Program and other price statistics surveys;
- Conducting
Interviews in Households and Establishment Based Surveys;
- Conducting
follow-ups with a view to obtaining statistical returns;
- Any other
duties as may be assigned by the Senior Officer, Labour Statistics.
Requirements for Appointment
- Diploma in
Statistics OR Ten (10) years experience as an Enumerator, OR Certificate
in Statistics from a recognized institution with three (3) years
progressive track record in statistical work in a public or a key private
sector institution;
- Must possess
basic computer skills;
- Must be able to
work in a collaborative team environment;
- Must demonstrate
good communication and inter personal skills;
- Must meet the
requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
Job Title: Statistical Assistant,
Population and Social Statistics
KNBS: Level 7
Ref: KNBS/ SAPSS/19/2016
No. of Posts: 34
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Senior
Officer, Population Statistics / County Statistical Officer, the Statistical
Assistant will be assisting in the implementation of county activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Data
collection;
- Preparation of
data summaries;
- Data entry and
editing;
- Preparation of
Field Survey Reports;
- Any other
duties assigned by the County Statistical Officer.
Requirements for Appointment
- Must have a
Diploma in Statistics, Economics or related qualification from a
recognized institution OR: Certificate in Statistics from a recognized
institution with 3 (three) years progressive track record in statistical
work in a public or a key private sector institution;
- Must possess
basic computer skills;
- Must have good
communication and inter personal skills;
- Must be able to
work in a collaborative team environment;
- Must meet the
requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Job Title: Statistical Assistant,
Agriculture Statistics (Production)
KNBS: Level 7
Ref: KNBS/ SAASP/18/2016
No. of Posts: 1
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Senior Officer,
Agriculture Statistics the Statistical Assistant, Agriculture Statistics will
be responsible for Data collection.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare
Checklist of agricultural establishments;
- Organizing for
Dispatch of agricultural questionnaires to establishments and farms;
- Editing and
validating agricultural data;
- Conducting
follow-ups with a view to obtaining statistical returns;
- Updating of
responses in the master list; and
- Any other
duties as may be assigned by the Senior Officer, Agriculture Statistics.
Requirements for Appointment
- Diploma in
Statistics OR Ten (10) years’ experience as an Enumerator, OR Certificate
in Statistics from a recognized institution with three (3) years
progressive track record in statistical work in a public or a key private
sector institution;
- Must possess
basic computer skills;
- Must be able to
work in a collaborative team environment;
- Must
demonstrate good communication and inter personal skills;
- Must meet the
requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Job Title: Office Assistant, Admin
KNBS: Level 11
Ref: KNBS/ OAA/22/2016
No. of Posts: 6
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Head
of functional office, the Office Assistant will be responsible for office
administration
Key Responsibilities
- Cleaning of
offices;
- Dispatch of
letters and/or publications;
- Preparation of
tea;
- Facilitation of
functions;
- Ensuring
security of offices;
- Any other
duties as may be assigned by the Head of the functional office
Requirements for appointment
- Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D (plain) or equivalent
qualification;
- Must possess
basic computer skills;
- Must be able to
work in a collaborative team environment;
- Must demonstrate
good communication and inter personal skills;
- Must meet the
requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Job Title: Secretarial Assistant
Administration
KNBS: Level 7
Ref: KNBS/ SAA/21/2016
No. of Posts: 3
Job Purpose: Reporting to the head of functional
office the Secretarial Assistant will be responsible for all secretarial work.
Key Responsibilities
- Taking oral
dictation;
- Managing and
organizing office records and documents;
- Operating
office equipment;
- Attending to
visitors/clients;
- Handling
telephone calls and appointments;
- Maintaining
office diary and travel itineraries;
- Ensuring
security of office records, equipment and documents including classified
materials;
- Preparing
responses to single routine correspondences;
- Establishing
and monitoring procedures for record keeping of correspondences and file
movements;
- Ensuring
security, integrity and confidentiality of data;
- Managing office
protocol and etiquette;
- Any other
duties as may be assigned by the head of functional office.
Requirements for appointment
- Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade C (Plain) with at least C
(plain) in English or Kiswahili language or equivalent qualification from
a recognized institution;
- Business
Education Single or Group Certificates (BES and GC) from the Kenya
National Examination Council or any other recognized institution in the
following subjects:-
1. Typewriting
II (minimum 40 w.p.m)/Computerized Document processing II;
2. Business
English I/communications;
3. Office
Practice I;
4. Commerce
I
5. OR
Craft certificate in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examination
Council or any recognized institution;
- Must have at
least 3 (three) years progressive track record in secretarial work in a
public or a key private sector institution;
- Certificate in
Computer applications skills from a recognized institutions;
- Must be able to
work in a collaborative team environment;
- Must
demonstrate good communication and inter personal skills;
- Must meet the
requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Job Title: Statistical Assistant,
Transport and Storage Statistics
KNBS: Level 7
Ref: KNBS/ SATSS/20/2016
No. of Posts: 1
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Senior
Officer, Transport and Storage Statistics the Statistical Assistant will be
responsible for collection, coding and filing of data collection instruments
for Transport and Storage Statistics within Macroeconomic Statistics
Directorate.
Key Responsibilities
- Collecting data
on Transport and Storage Statistics;
- Updating the
Transport and Storage Statistics Register;
- Coding and
filing Transport and Storage Statistics questionnaires;
- Editing
Transport and Storage Statistics questionnaires;
- Any other
duties that may be assigned by the Senior Officer, Transport and Storage
Statistics.
Requirements for appointment
- Must have
Diploma certificate in statistics or Economics or related qualification
from a recognized institution. OR Certificate in Statistics from a
recognized institution with three (3) years progressive track record in
statistical work in a public or a key private sector institution;
- Experience in
field data collection will be an added advantage;
- Must possess
basic computer skills;
- Must have good
communication and inter personal skills;
- Must be able to
work in a collaborative team environment;
- Must meet the
requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Job Title: Mapping Assistants,
Population and Social Statistics
KNBS: Level 7
Ref: KNBS/ MAPSS/24/2016
No. of Posts: 50
Terms: 3 years Contract
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Manager, Cartography the
Mapping Assistant will be responsible for geospatial data collection activities
for the 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Geospatial data
collection (picking GPS coordinates of all points of interest and their
attribute data);
- Data editing;
- Data entry.
- Any other
duties as assigned by the Manager, Cartography
Requirements for the
Appointment:
- Must have at
least form four level of education with a minimum aggregate of C plain,
and a minimum of C plain in Geography or equivalent qualification;
- Experience from
previous KNBS census mapping, cluster development and or Cluster updating
will be an added advantage;
- Must possess
basic computer skills;
- Must be able to
work in a collaborative team environment;
- Have excellent
interpersonal and communication skills, be able to speak Kiswahili and
English;
- Must meet the
requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Job Title: GIS Technicians, Population
and Social Statistics
KNBS: Level 6
Ref: KNBS/ GTPSS/23/2016
No. of Posts: 24
Terms: 3 years Contract
Job Purpose: Reporting to the
Manager, Cartography / GIS, the GIS Technician will be responsible for
Preparation of 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census Enumeration Area Maps.
Key Responsibilities
- Geospatial data
collection;
- Scanning and
geo-referencing geospatial data;
- Digitizing
features;
- Building
topology and cleaning data ;
- Generating
attribute data and metadata for digitized features;
- Constructing EA
maps;
- Editing and
effecting edits on EA maps before final production;
- Generating
areas for the EA polygons;
- Clipping and
uploading the final shape-file into tablets;
- Printing all
the assigned EA maps ;
- Any other
duties as assigned by the Manager, Cartography/GIS.
Requirements for the
Appointment:
- Bachelor Degree
in any of the following disciplines: Cartography, Geographic Information
System, Geo informatics, Photogrammetry, Environmental Studies or
Geography from a recognized Institution.
- OR Diploma in
Cartography, Geographic Information System, Land Surveying,
Photogrammetry, Geo informatics or Environmental Studies from a recognized
institution, with 1 (one) year of progressive track record in geospatial
related work in Public or a key Private Sector Institution;
- Proficiency in
the use of computer statistical packages;
- Must be able to
work in a collaborative team environment;
- Have excellent
interpersonal and communication skills;
- Must meet the
requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Job Title: Corporation Secretary /
Head of Legal Division
KNBS: Level 3
Ref: KNBS/CSL/8/2016
No. of Posts: 1
Job Purpose: The Corporation Secretary will be the head of the Legal and Compliance Unit and will be responsible for advising the Board and Management on governance, legal, regulatory and compliance matters and will also provide corporate secretarial services.
Job Purpose: The Corporation Secretary will be the head of the Legal and Compliance Unit and will be responsible for advising the Board and Management on governance, legal, regulatory and compliance matters and will also provide corporate secretarial services.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising the
Board on their duties, responsibilities, obligations, relevant laws and
governance matters;
- Coordinating
governance, legal and compliance audits;
- Assisting in
preparation of Board and Committee work plans, budgets and charters;
- Assisting in
carrying out Board induction, training and evaluation;
- Coordinating
the timely preparation and circulation of Board and Committee meeting
papers and taking minutes thereof;
- Keeping safe
custody of the Corporation seal, Board correspondences, records and other
relevant documents;
- Preparing legal
advice and opinion, legal interpretation of various matters and handling
legislation and litigation matters relating to Bureau;
- Ensuring
compliance with laws, rules and regulations by the Board and management;
- Preparing and
coordinating the implementation of Intellectual Property Rights and policy
guidelines for the products and services of the Bureau;
- Preparing,
vetting and negotiating official legal documents including contracts and
leases and participating in settlement and arbitration of disputes to
protect the interests of Bureau;
- Liaising with
external lawyers handling legal matters on behalf of Bureau and attending
Court hearings;
- Implementing
risk management systems within the Division;
- Developing
annual work plans and related budgets for the Division;
- Representing
the Division in meetings;
- Implementing
performance management activities;
- Ensuring that
the Quality Management System is implemented accordingly;
- Ensuring the
activities of the Division are documented on a continuous basis;
- Supervising and
managing staff within the Division;
- Any other
duties as may be assigned by the Director General.
Requirements for Appointment
- Must have a
Masters degree in Law from a recognized Institution;
- Bachelors
degree in Law from a recognized Institution;
- Certified
Public Secretaries (CPS) qualification and member in good standing of the
Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK);
- Diploma from
the Council for Legal Education;
- At least
fifteen (15) years relevant experience in legal/corporate secretarial
practice in a Public or key private institution , Three (3) of which must
be in the position of Manager or its equivalent;
- A current
practicing certificate as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
- Must have
knowledge and experience with Quality Management System (ISO) processes;
- Must have outstanding
communication and inter personal skills;
- Must be able to
work in a collaborative team environment;
- Computer skills
will be an added advantage;
- Must meet the
requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
How to Apply
Applicants should fill and
submit hard copies of the employment application form Ref. 93-1-6 which is
available HERE on the KNBS website www.knbs.or.ke
accompanied by copies of academic, professional and other relevant
certificates, transcripts and testimonials.
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 102
Nairobi
Applications must be received
not later than 29th September, 2016 and only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Director General
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics is an equal opportunity employer.