Job Summary
Responsible planning, implementing and coordinating activities in the Sampling, Methods and Standards Division.
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Senior level
Experience Length:3 years
Job Description/Requirements
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) is a corporate body established under the Statistics Act (2006). It is the principal Government agency responsible for the collection, compilation, analysis, publication and dissemination of official statistical information and its custody. It also oversees the coordination, supervision and development of programmes within the National Statistical System (NSS).
KNBS invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals with excellent credentials to fill the following positions: -
Job Title:Senior Manager, Sampling, Methods and Standards KNBS: Level 3
bKNBS/SMSMS/39/2020
No. of Posts:
Monthly Remuneration:Basic Salary - Kshs. 169,380 - Kshs. 236,460 House allowance – Kshs. 50,000 Commuter allowance: Kshs. 20,000
Job Purpose:Reporting to the Director, Statistical Coordination and Methods, the job holder will be responsible planning, implementing and coordinating activities in the Sampling, Methods and Standards Division.
Key Responsibilities
i. Developing sample survey designs and selecting sampling units and compute data weights;
ii. Designing, developing, maintaining and updating master household sampling frame and stand-alone frames;
iii. Reviewing and advising on sample surveys proposals from stakeholders by providing technical support in planning and budgeting;
iv. Reviewing and computing variances/Standard Errors for survey indicators;
v. Preparing survey methodology reports;
vi. Designing, developing, maintaining and updating business master sampling frames;
vii. Formulating sample designs and calculating sample sizes for undertaking various surveys;
viii. Providing technical guidance on sampling techniques across the NSS;
ix. Facilitating planning, budgeting and logistics for sample surveys;
x. Developing and updating the National Data Quality Assessment Frameworks for Kenya (KENQAF);
xi. Assessing the data quality of statistics produced across the NSS;
xii. Establishing, implementing and reviewing the criteria for designating statistics as ‘official’;
xiii. Preparing statistical compendium on concepts, definitions, classifications and methodologies;
xiv. Preparing metadata dictionary;
xv. Reviewing statistical classifications and methodologies for compiling official statistics;
xvi. Enforcing use of acceptable standards, methodologies and classifications for quality statistical production;
xvii. Monitoring the use of statistical sampling frames;
xviii. Conducting regular trainings and sensitization on standards and methods;
xix. Developing annual work plans and related budgets for the Division;
xx. Implementing performance management activities;
xxi. Ensuring that the Quality Management System is implemented accordingly;
xxii. Supervising and managing staff within the Division;
xxiii. Any other duty as may be assigned by the Director from time to time.
Requirements for Appointment
i. Must have served in the grade of Manager, Statistics or equivalent position for a minimum period of three (3) years
ii. Must have a Bachelor Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or any other related qualifications from a recognized institution;
iii. Must have a Master Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Statistics; Economics, Mathematics or any other related qualifications from a recognized institution;
iv. Must have a Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
v. Must be adept with appropriate computer skills;
vi. Must have analytical, financial and human resource management skills;
vii. Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment;
viii. Must meet the requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and submit the following documents: -
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• A current Certificate of Good conduct from DCI
• Clearance Certificate from HELB
• Clearance from EACC
• National identity card/passport
Applicants should fill and submit hard copies of the employment application form Ref. Ref. KNBS/F/93/29 which is available on the KNBS website www.knbs.or.ke accompanied by copies of academic, professional and other relevant certificates, transcripts and testimonials. The reference number for the post applied for should be clearly marked on the envelope and addressed to:
The Director General Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
P. O. Box 30266 – 00100
Real Towers, Upper Hill, 4th floor
Hospital Road
NAIROBI
Applications must be received not later than10th December 2020and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
KENYA NATIONAL BUREAU OF STATISTICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALISED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
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