Job Title: Young Statistician, National
Accounts
Positions: 1
Ref: KNBS/NA/YS/5/2020
Terms of Service: Temporary
(12 months)
Job Purpose: Reporting to the
Manager, National Accounts, the Young Statistician will participate in the
implementation of programmes and activities of the Macroeconomics Directorate
and specifically the National Accounts Section.
Responsibilities
- Participating in
the development of
various data collection
instruments/tools;
- Assisting in the preparation and dissemination
materials for surveys ;
- Participating in data collection and compilation
on National Accounts Statistics;
- Working closely with
the Mentor, Supervisor and colleagues
to implement programmes and activities of the Directorate;
- Assisting in preparing for planned events and
activities by developing and assembling information and necessary
materials;
- Participating in Directorate, Divisional and
Sectional meetings and trainings;
- Undertaking duties at the Headquarters and in the
Field, as required;
- Seeking information from appropriate sources
including the Mentor, Supervisor and colleagues regarding the history,
purpose and mission of the Bureau, to use such knowledge to enhance the
products and services of the Bureau;
- Maintaining the required records of Internship,
completing and submitting the records and a report at the end of the
programme;
- Any other duties lawfully assigned by the
supervisor
Qualifications
- Must be a Kenyan citizen;
- Must have attained a minimum 2nd Class Honors
degree from a recognized institution within the last two years in
Statistics/Applied Statistics , Economics, or related qualification;
- Proficiency in data analysis using statistical
packages e.g. SPSS , Stata, MS- Excel, Fox Pro, CS Pro or related
qualifications
Additional information for
applicants:
- Should not be engaged in another organization;
- Should not have undertaken any other internship or
been exposed to work;
- Experience in their area of specialization, after
graduation;
- Must be computer literate;
- Must be available full time for the twelve months’
duration of the program;
- Should possess interpersonal and communication
skills;
- Must be goal oriented and dynamic;
- Should possess strong analytical skills;
- Should possess unquestionable integrity; and be
- Goal oriented, dynamic, self-driven and diligent
- Should attach a copy of Certificate of Good
conduct or an indication of having applied for one;
- Take note that the monthly stipend
for Young Statisticians is 30, 000 and Kshs.
25,000 for Interns.
- Applicable statutory deductions will apply.
How to Apply
Applicants should apply
using the attached application form, provide certified copies of academic and
professional certificates, transcripts, testimonials and National ID/Passport.
The reference number for
the Internship/Young Statisticians 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
Real Towers, Upper Hill 4th
Floor, Registry section NAIROBI
Applications must be
received not later than 9th July, 2020. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
KNBS is an equal opportunity
employer.
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