Information TechnologyFull-TimeEntry-level(0-1 yr)
Job Description
This role involves working as a Statistician in the Industrial Statistics division at the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), a principal Government agency responsible for the collection, compilation, analysis, publication, and dissemination of official statistical information. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing core statistical activities in the functional area of deployment.
Terms of Employment and Remuneration
This position is offered on Permanent and Pensionable terms.
Monthly Remuneration:
Basic Salary: Kshs. 80,400 - Kshs. 117,720
House Allowance: Kshs. 20,000
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 12,000
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Manager, Statistics, the jobholder will be responsible for implementing activities in the functional area of deployment.
Key Responsibilities
The Statistician will be tasked with the following duties:
Carrying out pre-tests and piloting data collection instruments.
Setting up control measures for dispatch and receipt of questionnaires.
Updating statistical registers and checklists.
Identifying statistical units for data collection.
Following-up on non-response from data providers.
Preparing tabulation and analysis plans on data.
Collecting, collating, editing, and analyzing data.
Computing statistical indices.
Compiling and collating County Statistical Abstracts data.
Disseminating county level statistics.
Updating county specific sampling units from respective sampling frames.
Providing guidance on statistical standards and methods to stakeholders at the County.
Undertaking any other duties lawfully assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements for Appointment
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
Must possess a Bachelor Degree in any of the following disciplines: Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or any other related qualifications from a recognized institution.
Must have proficiency in computer applications.
How to Apply
Applicants should fill and submit an online Employment Application form Ref. KNBS/F/93/29: KNBS Open Advert Employment Application Form.
You are also required to upload a Cover letter, National Identity card/Passport copy, Curriculum Vitae, Certified Copies of academic, Professional and other relevant certificates, Transcripts and all other testimonials as one single document in pdf format.
Applications must be received not later than 27th January 2026.