Statisticians - Labor Statistics (2 Posts)

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) is the principal Government agency responsible for the collection, compilation, analysis, publication, and dissemination of official statistical information. This role is offered on Permanent and Pensionable terms, reporting to the Manager, Statistics, and requires the jobholder to implement statistical activities within the functional area of deployment, specifically focusing on Labor Statistics.

Monthly Remuneration

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

Key Responsibilities

The Statisticians will be responsible for:

• Carrying out pre-tests and piloting data collection instruments.
• Setting up control measures for the 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 level.
• Undertaking any other duties lawfully assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

Candidates must meet the following qualifications:

• Must possess 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.