Statisticians - Tourism, Transport and ICT Statistics (2 Posts)

Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) is seeking two Statisticians specializing in Tourism, Transport and ICT Statistics. This role is permanent and pensionable, reporting to the Manager, Statistics. The jobholder will be responsible for implementing statistical activities in the functional area of deployment.

Terms of Employment

This position is offered on a Permanent and Pensionable basis.

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 be responsible for:

• 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.