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.