Ref: KNBS/ DMES/1/2015
No. of Posts: 1
Reporting to the Director General the Director will be responsible for planning, implementing and coordinating of all Macro Economic Statistics activities within the directorate.
Key Responsibilities
Providing technical advice to other directorates on methodologies consistent with international standards for collecting, analyzing and dissemination of official macroeconomic statistics
Heading the coordination and supervision of all data collection activities related to the macroeconomic statistics
Providing leadership in strategic planning and effective production and management of macroeconomic statistics
Formulating indicators for monitoring economic performance
Responding to data request related to statistics
Providing technical support to stakeholders
Providing data for monitoring and evaluation of programmes and projects
Contributing to statistical databases within the East Africa Region and International arena.
Working closely with the macroeconomic surveillance and with offices dealing with trade, investment, financial market, integration, customs and taxation
Ensuring that the activities of the Directorate are documented on a continuous basis
Preparing and implementing annual work programmes
Coordinating the budgeting process for the directorate
Ensuring the achievement of performance targets
Providing leadership to the staff in the directorate
Identifying capacity gaps and recommending staff for training and development
Participating in policy development, implementation monitoring and evaluation
Any other duties as may be assigned by the Director General.
Requirements for Appointment
Must have a Masters Degree in Statistics /Applied Statistics, Economics or related disciplines from a recognized university
Must have a Bachelors Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or equivalent disciplines from a recognized university
Must have ten(10) years progressive track record in statistical work in a key Public or Private Sector Institution, with a minimum of 3 (three) years in the position of Senior Manager, or its equivalent;
Must be adept with appropriate computer skills
Must have outstanding communication and motivation skills
Must have working knowledge and experience in financial management with respect to planning and budgeting
Must have analytical and human resource management skills
Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment
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