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.
Kenya National Bureau of
Statistics in partnership with Statistics Sweden invites applications from
suitably qualified individuals to fill the following positions for
Interns/Young Statisticians:
Job Title: Intern, Tourism and Immigration
Positions: 1
Ref: KNBS/TI/Intern/6/2020
Terms of Service: Temporary
(12 months)
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Manager
Macroeconomics, the Intern will participate in the implementation of programmes
and activities of the Macroeconomics Directorate and specifically the Tourism
and Immigration section.
Responsibilities
- Participating in data
collection and compilation
of Tourism and Immigration Statistics, and
information;
- Participating in the development of various data
collection instruments and tools;
- Assisting in the collection and analysis of
Tourism & Migration data ;
- Assisting in the collection and analysis of hotel
and conference statistics;
- Editing of Tourism
& Migration and hotel
and conference filled questionnaires ;
- Participating in data entry of edited Tourism
& Migration and hotel questionnaires;
- Developing reports for given assignments;
- 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;
- Acquiring relevant skills in areas of
specialization;
- Participating in Directorate,
Divisional and Sectional meetings and
trainings;
- Undertaking duties at the Headquarters and in the
Field, as required;
- 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 Honour’s
Bachelors Degree from a recognized institution within the last two years
in Statistics/Applied Statistics , Economics, or related
- 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.