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 position:-
Job Title: Manager, Internal Audit
KNBS: Level 4
Ref: KNBS/ MIA/3/2015
No. of Posts: 1
Reporting to the Senior Manager
Internal Audit, the Manager will carry out internal audit assignments that will
enable internal audit unit fulfill its mandate of governance, risk management
and control through annual audit work plan.
Key Responsibilities
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Managing annual audit plan, budgets
and work schedules
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Assisting in planning of a risk based
annual audit plan
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Identifying, finalizing and
presenting significant, material, value adding audit reports to the Senior Manager
Internal Audit
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Facilitating enterprise-risk
assessments and evaluating adequacy and effectiveness of the risk management
and governance process of KNBS
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Assisting in reviewing, analyzing and
evaluating budgeting process and the quarterly financial returns submitted to
Treasury by the Bureau.
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Compiling monthly and quarterly
activity reports to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit
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Supervising, Appraising and carrying
out quality control reviews of the work undertaken by other staff in Internal
Audit
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Ensuring achievement of performance
targets
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Ensuring the activities of the Unit
are documented on a continuous basis
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Participating in policy development,
implementation monitoring and evaluation
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Any other duties as may be assigned
by the Senior Manager Internal Audit.
Requirements for Appointment
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Must have a Bachelor of Commerce
degree (Accounting or Finance option) or related disciplines from a recognized
university
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Possess at least seven (7) years
relevant experience in a comparable institution of which three (3) must have
been at the level of Assistant Manager or its equivalent
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Must be a Certified Public Accountant
CPA (K) or ACCA final qualification
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Must be a registered Member of ICPAK
or equivalent professional body
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Must be Proficient in Computer Aided
Audit Techniques (CAATS) preferably teammate and ACL
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Must have a sound knowledge of
government auditing regulations and laws
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Must be able to demonstrate
professional competence and achievement of performance targets
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Holders of CIA, CISA or CFE
qualification will have an added advantage
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Must demonstrate excellent
communication and interpersonal skills
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Must be able to work in a
collaborative team environment
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Must meet the requirements of chapter
six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Job Title: Senior Manager, Administration
KNBS: Level 3: S
Ref: KNBS/ SMA/2/2015
No. of Posts: 1
Reporting to the
Director Finance and Administration, this is the head of Administration
Division.
Key Responsibilities
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Formulating policies for the
organization’s overall administration, ensuring staff adherence to the policies
and implementing corrective action to address any issues raised through
internal and external audits
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Ensuring that the organization’s
premises are well maintained to the required standards of ambiance
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Identifying obsolete assets,
recommending and managing their disposal in a timely manner
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Liaising with the Legal department to
ensure that lease agreements are always in place and up to date
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Assuring the safety and well- being
of all staff, clients and visitors to all the Bureau’s premises
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Ensuring adherence to the required
security standards in all Bureau’s premises
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Ensuring safety of all the Bureau’s
assets through the implementation of adequate security systems and security
manning levels in all organization’s premises.
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Ensuring that all staff are
effectively employed and adequately equipped to perform their
responsibilities
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Ensuring that the Bureau’s utilities
are operational and that bills are settled promptly
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Ensuring that all the fleet of
vehicles is insured, maintained and available for official use by all
employees while maintenance and usage (fuel cost) are maintained economically
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Preparing work-plans and budgets for
the division
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Supervising and managing staff in the
division
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Implementing performance management
activities
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Participating in policy development,
implementation, monitoring and evaluation
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Ensuring the activities of the
division are documented on a continuous basis
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Any other duties as may be assigned
from time to time by the Head of the Directorate.
Requirements for Appointment
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Must have a post graduate
qualification (MBA in Management or Business Administration)
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Must be a holder of a first degree in
Social Sciences or Business Administration from a recognized university
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At least ten (10) years working
experience in the public sector, 3 (three) of which must have been at the level
of Manager or its equivalent
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Must have passed the Administrative
officers exam set by the Public Service Commission
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Must have attended the Senior
Management course
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Must have outstanding communication
and motivation skills
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Must be able to work in a
collaborative team environment
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Certified Public Secretaries (CPS)
certificate will be an added advantage
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Must meet the requirements of chapter
six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Job Title: Director, Macro Economics Statistics
KNBS: Level 2
Ref: KNBS/ DMES/1/2015
No. of Posts: 1
Reporting to the Director General the Director will be responsible for planning, implementing and coordinating of all Macro Economic Statistics activities within the directorate.
KNBS: Level 2
Ref: KNBS/ DMES/1/2015
No. of Posts: 1
Reporting to the Director General the Director will be responsible for planning, implementing and coordinating of all Macro Economic Statistics activities within the directorate.
Key Responsibilities
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Providing technical advice to other
directorates on methodologies consistent with international standards for
collecting, analyzing and dissemination of official macroeconomic statistics
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Heading the coordination and
supervision of all data collection activities related to the macroeconomic
statistics
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Providing leadership in strategic
planning and effective production and management of macroeconomic statistics
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Formulating indicators for monitoring
economic performance
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Responding to data request related to
statistics
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Providing technical support to
stakeholders
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Providing data for monitoring and
evaluation of programmes and projects
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Contributing to statistical databases
within the East Africa Region and International arena.
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Working closely with the
macroeconomic surveillance and with offices dealing with trade,
investment, financial market, integration, customs and taxation
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Ensuring that the activities of the
Directorate are documented on a continuous basis
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Preparing and implementing annual
work programmes
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Coordinating the budgeting process
for the directorate
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Ensuring the achievement of
performance targets
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Providing leadership to the staff in
the directorate
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Identifying capacity gaps and recommending
staff for training and development
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Participating in policy development,
implementation monitoring and evaluation
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Any other duties as may be assigned
by the Director General.
Requirements for Appointment
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Must have a Masters Degree in
Statistics /Applied Statistics, Economics or related disciplines from a
recognized university
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Must have a Bachelors Degree in
Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or equivalent disciplines from a recognized
university
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Must have ten(10) years progressive
track record in statistical work in a key Public or Private Sector Institution,
with a minimum of 3 (three) years in the position of Senior Manager, or its
equivalent;
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Must be adept with appropriate
computer skills
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Must have outstanding communication
and motivation skills
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Must have working knowledge and
experience in financial management with respect to planning and budgeting
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Must have analytical and human
resource management skills
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Must be able to work in a
collaborative team environment
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Must meet the requirements of chapter
six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Job Title: Manager, Human Resource Development
KNBS: Level 4
Ref: KNBS/ MHRD/6/2015
No. of Posts: 1
KNBS: Level 4
Ref: KNBS/ MHRD/6/2015
No. of Posts: 1
Reporting to the Senior Manager,
Human Resources Management and Development the Manager will oversee all activities
relating to Human Resource Development.
Key Responsibilities
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Preparing and presenting agenda for
Training Committee meetings and coordinating implementation of the committee’s
decisions
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Identifying training gaps and
developing strategies to address them
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Organizing, facilitating and
coordinating training and development activities
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Developing and implementing the
training plan and training budget
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Management of Attachment and
Internship programmes
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Developing and implementing induction
programmes for newly appointed staff
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Initiating and implementing knowledge
management, talent management and succession planning activities
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Developing and implementing the
performance appraisal process
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Coordinating competency development
programmes
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Custodian of the staff skills
inventory
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Ensuring achievement of performance
targets
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Ensuring activities of the section
are documented on a continuous basis
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Participating in policy development,
implementation, monitoring & evaluation
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Supervising and managing staff in the
section
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Any other duties as may be assigned
by the Senior Manager Human Resource Management & Development.
Requirements for Appointment
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Must have a Bachelors degree in Human
Resource management/ development, Education, Social Sciences or related
disciplines from a recognized university
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Must have a Higher Diploma in Human
Resource Management from a recognized institution
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Must have served in the grade of
Assistant Manager, Human Resource Development/management or its equivalent for
a minimum period of three (3) years.
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Must have a certificate in computer
application skills from a recognized institution (s)
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Must be able to work in a
collaborative team environment
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Must demonstrate excellent
interpersonal & communication skills
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Must meet the requirements of chapter
six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Job Title: Manager, Population and Social Statistics
KNBS: Level 4
Ref: KNBS/ MPSS/5/2015
No. of Posts: 1
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Social Statistics, the Manager will be responsible for planning and implementation of all education statistics activities within a section.
KNBS: Level 4
Ref: KNBS/ MPSS/5/2015
No. of Posts: 1
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Social Statistics, the Manager will be responsible for planning and implementation of all education statistics activities within a section.
Key Responsibilities
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Preparing, developing and maintaining
education related database
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Providing technical support in
education statistics
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Developing proposals for surveys and
censuses
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Preparing sectional work plans and
related budgets
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Collecting, compiling analyzing and
disseminating education statistics
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Representing the section at the
divisional meetings
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Implementing performance management
activities
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Supervising and managing staff in the
education section
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Developing, implementing, monitoring
and evaluation of policies
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Ensuring the activities of the Unit
are documented on a continuous basis
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Any other duties as may be assigned
by the Senior Manager Social Statistics.
Requirements for Appointment
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Must have a Bachelors Degree in
Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or related disciplines from a recognized
university
·
Must have 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
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Must have experience in the planning,
coordination and supervision of statistical activities and programmes
undertaken within Research or Statistical Institution(s)
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Must be able to work in a
collaborative team environment
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Must demonstrate excellent
communication and inter personal skills
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Must meet the requirements of Chapter
Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Job Title: Manager, ICT - Data Dissemination
KNBS: Level 4
Ref: KNBS/ MICT/4/2015
No. of Posts: 1
KNBS: Level 4
Ref: KNBS/ MICT/4/2015
No. of Posts: 1
Reporting to the
Senior Manager Data Processing, the Manager will be responsible for data
dissemination operations in the directorate and, spearhead development and
maintenance of Data Dissemination systems and programmes.
Key Responsibilities:
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Retrieving, manipulating and managing
data from large data sets, sample surveys and censuses or large administrative
databases
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Providing timely responses to data
requests via available communication channels
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Identifying clients’ data
requirements and recommending suitable KNBS products and services that meet
those requirements
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Developing and maintaining data
dissemination systems
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Data querying, formatting and
customization to meet clients’ needs;
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Producing explanatory notes for clients
on terminology, data use and application
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Designing and implementing suitable
data packaging solutions for information sharing
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Designing and implementing
appropriate reports and publication formats for KNBS products
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Providing updates on the e-commerce portal,
KNBS website and dissemination applications
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Supervising and managing staff in the
section
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Implementing the performance
management activities
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Participating in policy development
implementation, monitoring and evaluation
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Ensuring the activities of the
section are documented on a continuous basis
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Any other duties as may be assigned
by the Senior Manager Data processing.
Requirements for Appointment
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Must have a Bachelor degree in
Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics, or related disciplines
from a recognized university
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Must have a Certificate in data
processing packages such as IMPS, CSPro, SPSS, STATA, SAS
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Must have Experience of at least five
(5) years in Data Processing, Analysis and Dissemination, three (3) of which
must have been at the level of an Assistant manager or its equivalent
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Must have Experience in Desktop
Publishing using major publishing tools such as Adobe Master Suite
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Must be able to demonstrate knowledge
in web authoring and publishing
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Experience in computer programming is
an added advantage
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Knowledge of RDBMS such as MySQL, MS
SQL will be an added advantage
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Knowledge of a geospatial data system
such as ArcGIS will be an added advantage
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Must be able to work in a
collaborative team environment
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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, Financial Statistics
KNBS: Level 5
Ref: KNBS/ AMFS/11/2015
No. of Posts: 1
Reporting to the
Manager, Financial Statistics, the Assistant Manager will be responsible for
designing, collection, compilation, analysis and dissemination of Financial
Statistics and other related indicators/ information.
Duties and Responsibilities:-
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Designing, collection, compilation,
analysis and dissemination of Financial Statistics and other related
indicators/ information
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Ensure best practices on Standards
and Measurements in the production of Financial Statistics
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Maintenance of relevant Statistics
database
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Monitoring statistical trends and
development of trade statistics aggregates
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Developing proposals for surveys
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Preparing proposals and concept
papers for the overall technical development of Financial Statistics
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Drawing work plans and budgets for
the Unit
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Supervision and management of staff
in the Unit
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Any other duties assigned by the
Manager, Financial Statistics.
Minimum Requirements:-
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Must have a Bachelors degree in
Statistics, Economics or equivalent qualification from a recognized university
·
Must have a minimum of 6 (six) years
experience in handling any of the macroeconomic statistics of National Accounts
or External Sector statistics, Monetary and Financial statistics Government
Finance statistics, Tourism Statistics or Transport Statistics
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Must have served for a minimum period
of 3(three) yeas in the position of Senior Officer/Statistician or its
equivalent
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Evidence of being well grounded in
statistical analysis, computer literacy and experience in reporting on economic
developments
·
Training in compilation and analysis
of any of the specialized macroeconomic statistics frameworks at the IMF
institute will be an added advantage
·
Must demonstrate strong leadership
skills, excellent communication skills and interpersonal 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: Assistant Manager, External Trade Statistics
KNBS: Level 5
Ref: KNBS/ AMETS/10/2015
No. of Posts: 1
Reporting to the
Manager, External Trade Statistics, and the Assistant Manager will be
responsible for designing, collection, compilation, analysis and dissemination
of external trade statistics and other related indicators/information.
Duties and Responsibilities:-
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Designing, collection, compilation,
analysis and dissemination of external trade statistics and other related
indicators/ information
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Ensure best practices on Standards
and Measurements in the production of external trade statistics
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Maintenance of relevant Statistics
databases;
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Monitoring statistical trends and
development of trade statistics aggregates
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Developing proposals for surveys
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Preparing proposals and concept
papers for the overall technical development of trade statistics
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Drawing work plans and budgets for
the section
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Supervision and management of staff
in the Unit
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Any other duties assigned by the
Manager, External Trade Statistics.
Minimum Requirements:-
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Have a Bachelors degree in
Statistics, Economics or equivalent qualification from a recognized university
·
Must have a minimum of 6 (six) years
experience in handling any of the macroeconomic statistics of National Accounts
or External Sector statistics, Monetary and Financial statistics Government
Finance statistics, Tourism Statistics or Transport Statistics
·
Must have served for a minimum period
of 3(three) years in the position of Senior Officer/Statistician or its
equivalent
·
Evidence of being well grounded in
statistical analysis, computer literacy and experience in reporting on economic
developments
·
Training in compilation and analysis
of any of the specialized macroeconomic statistics frameworks at the IMF
institute will be an added advantage
·
Must demonstrate strong leadership
skills, excellent communication skills and interpersonal 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: Assistant Manager, Internal Audit
KNBS: Level 5
Ref: KNBS/ AMIA/9/2015
No. of Posts: 1
Reporting to the
Manager Internal Audit the Assistant Manager Carries out Internal audit
assignments that will enable the internal audit department fulfill its mandate
of governance, risk management and control through the annual work plan.
Key Responsibilities
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Planning, carrying out and issuing
value adding reports on internal audit assignments in head office, field
offices and projects as per the annual audit work plan, using a risk based
audit approach in line with International best practices and emerging trends
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Reviewing all systems including IT,
internal controls and risk management approaches to provide assurance on
compliance, adequacy and mitigation of risks which will ensure achievement of
KNBS objectives
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Reviewing finance records to confirm
that financial information is accurate and financial transactions are in
compliance with established practises, policies and values
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Undertaking performance audits on
regular basis
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Leading internal audit teams
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Issuing timely reports to all
relevant stakeholders
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Liaising with external auditors,
funding partners and other review agencies on matters relating to audit and
ensure proper follow up of implementation of recommendations
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Ensuring activities of the section
are documented on a continuous basis
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Any other duties related to Internal
Audit as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Requirements for Appointment
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Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a
business related discipline from a recognized university
·
Must be a Certified Public Accountant
CPA (K)
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Must have at least three (3)years
experience in Internal Audit in a large and busy organization
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Must be a member of a recognized
professional body
·
Holder of CIA, CFE or CISA will have
an added advantage
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Must be proficient in computer
applications including being familiar with workings of a computerized systems
·
Must demonstrate excellent
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: Senior Officer, Financial Statistics
KNBS: Level 6
Ref: KNBS/ SOFS/12/2015
No. of Posts: 1
Reporting to the
Assistant Manager, Financial Statistics, the Senior Officer will be responsible
for assisting the Assistant Manager in collection, compilation, analysis and
dissemination of Financial Statistics and other related indicators/information.
Duties and Responsibilities:-
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Monitoring changes in Financial
Sector
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Supervision of data collection,
editing and validation in the Sector
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Preparation of reports on statistical
trends and developments in the Sector
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Handling data requests
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Any other duties assigned by the
Assistant Manager, Financial Statistics.
Minimum Requirements:-
·
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a
business related discipline from a Must have either a Bachelor’s Degree in
Statistics or Applied Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or related disciplines
from a recognized university
OR
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A Diploma in Statistics or Economics
from a recognized institution and 3(three) years progressive track record in
statistical work in Public or a key Private Sector Institution
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Must demonstrate excellent
interpersonal & communication skills;
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Must be a Team player with relevant
leadership skills and experience;
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Must be computer literate
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Must meet the requirements of chapter
six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Job Title: Senior Officer, Cartography / GIS
KNBS: Level 6
Ref: KNBS SOC/8/2015
No. of Posts: 2
Reporting to the
Manager, Cartography / GIS, the Senior Officer will be responsible for the
spatial data collection, preparation and production of census and survey maps
within cartography section
Key Responsibilities
The officer at this level will be
responsible for implementing, planning, directing and coordinating activities
within a unit which will include
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Collecting, compiling, composing,
merging and verifying spatial data
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Undertaking identification, plotting
of boundaries, delineating Enumeration Areas, and transferring boundaries to
base maps
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Scanning, geo referencing,
digitization of field manuscripts/ maps from other sources, processing and loading
of coordinates, creation of attribute tables, cleaning of polygons, area
measurements
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Editing maps, geo databases and
geography file
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Preparing thematic maps
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Ensuring quality specifications and
standards are adhered to
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Preparing work plans and budgets for
the unit
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Servicing map requests and other
correspondences
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Preparing reports
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Training of the staff on editing of
field manuscripts and preparation of geo databases
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Identification of cluster boundaries
for sampling frames
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Undertake spatial analysis and modeling
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Any other duties as may be assigned
by the immediate supervisor.
Requirements for Appointment
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Must have either a Bachelor’s Degree
in any of the following disciplines: Cartography, Geo-informatics/
Geo-informatics and Information Technology, Land surveying and photogrammetric,
Geomatics engineering, Geography or any other discipline from a recognized
university
OR
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A Diploma in Cartography or
Geographic Information Systems from a recognized institution and 3 (three)
years progressive track record in cartographic work in a Public or any key
Private Sector Institution
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Must have experience in censuses and
surveys mapping
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Must have knowledge in use of Global
Positioning System and interpretation of aerial imageries
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Must be computer literate and
proficient in Geographic Information System(GIS)
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Must be able to undertake vigorous
field activities and work in a collaborative team environment.
·
Excellent interpersonal,
communication skills and leadership 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/7/2015
No. of Posts: 9
Reporting to the
Manager, Population and Social Statistics the Senior Officer will be
responsible for implementing activities of a unit or County office.
Key Responsibilities
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Data collection,
·
Data summaries
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Data entry and editing
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Work plans and budgeting
·
Preparation of Reports
·
Any other duties as may be assigned
by the immediate supervisor
Requirements for Appointment
·
Must have either a Bachelor’s Degree
in Statistics or Applied Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or related
disciplines from a recognized university
OR
·
A Diploma in Statistics or Economics
from a recognized institution and 3 years progressive track record in
statistical work in Public or a key Private Sector Institution
·
Knowledge in field data collection
·
Must be computer literate
·
Excellent 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.
Applicants should submit Application
letters accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae using the given format (CLICK HERE to download), full names and contacts of three
(3) referees, daytime contacts, and certified copies of academic and
professional certificates, transcripts, testimonials and National ID
/Passport.
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 131
Nairobi
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
P. O. Box 30266 – 00100
Herufi House, 1st Floor, Room 131
Nairobi
Or email to: careers@knbs.or.ke
Applications must be received not
later than 6th April, 2015
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
is an equal opportunity employer
Women and persons living with
disability are encouraged to apply