Statisticians - Sampling, Standards and Methods - 5 Posts

Role Overview

This position is for a Statistician specializing in Sampling, Standards and Methods within the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The jobholder reports to the Manager, Statistics, and is primarily responsible for implementing statistical activities in the functional area of deployment, ensuring adherence to statistical standards and methods.

Terms of Employment

The terms of employment are Permanent and Pensionable.

Monthly Remuneration

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

Key Responsibilities

The Statistician will undertake 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 qualifications:

• 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.