Ref: KNBS/ SMA/2/2015
No. of Posts: 1
Reporting to the Director Finance and Administration, this is the head of Administration Division.
Key Responsibilities
Formulating policies for the organization’s overall administration, ensuring staff adherence to the policies and implementing corrective action to address any issues raised through internal and external audits
Ensuring that the organization’s premises are well maintained to the required standards of ambiance
Identifying obsolete assets, recommending and managing their disposal in a timely manner
Liaising with the Legal department to ensure that lease agreements are always in place and up to date
Assuring the safety and well- being of all staff, clients and visitors to all the Bureau’s premises
Ensuring adherence to the required security standards in all Bureau’s premises
Ensuring safety of all the Bureau’s assets through the implementation of adequate security systems and security manning levels in all organization’s premises.
Ensuring that all staff are effectively employed and adequately equipped to perform their responsibilities
Ensuring that the Bureau’s utilities are operational and that bills are settled promptly
Ensuring that all the fleet of vehicles is insured, maintained and available for official use by all employees while maintenance and usage (fuel cost) are maintained economically
Preparing work-plans and budgets for the division
Supervising and managing staff in the division
Implementing performance management activities
Participating in policy development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
Ensuring the activities of the division are documented on a continuous basis
Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Head of the Directorate.
Requirements for Appointment
Must have a post graduate qualification (MBA in Management or Business Administration)
Must be a holder of a first degree in Social Sciences or Business Administration from a recognized university
At least ten (10) years working experience in the public sector, 3 (three) of which must have been at the level of Manager or its equivalent
Must have passed the Administrative officers exam set by the Public Service Commission
Must have attended the Senior Management course
Must have outstanding communication and motivation skills
Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment
Certified Public Secretaries (CPS) certificate will be an added advantage
Must meet the requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Applicants should submit Application letters accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae using the given format (CLICK HERE to download), full names and contacts of three (3) referees, daytime contacts, and certified copies of academic and professional certificates, transcripts, testimonials and National ID /Passport.
The reference number for the post applied should be clearly marked on the envelope and addressed to:-
The Director General
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
P. O. Box 30266 – 00100
Herufi House, 1st Floor, Room 131
Nairobi
Or email to: careers@knbs.or.ke
Applications must be received not later than 6th April, 2015
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics is an equal opportunity employer
Women and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics is ISO 9001:2008 Certified