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: 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.
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.
