Statisticians - Agriculture & Livestock Statistics

Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) is seeking Statisticians focused on Agriculture & Livestock Statistics. This is a Permanent and Pensionable position, reporting to the Manager, Statistics. The jobholder will be responsible for implementing activities within the functional area of deployment.

Monthly Remuneration (Basic Salary + Allowances)

The terms of employment are Permanent and Pensionable. Monthly remuneration breakdown includes:

• Basic Salary: Kshs. 80,400 - Kshs. 117,720
• House Allowance: Kshs. 20,000
• Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 12,000

Key Responsibilities

The Statistician will be expected to perform 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 criteria:

• Must have a Bachelor Degree in any of the following disciplines: Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or any other related qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.