Ref: KNBS/ MICT/4/2015
No. of Posts: 1
Reporting to the Senior Manager Data Processing, the Manager will be responsible for data dissemination operations in the directorate and, spearhead development and maintenance of Data Dissemination systems and programmes.
Key Responsibilities:
Retrieving, manipulating and managing data from large data sets, sample surveys and censuses or large administrative databases
Providing timely responses to data requests via available communication channels
Identifying clients’ data requirements and recommending suitable KNBS products and services that meet those requirements
Developing and maintaining data dissemination systems
Data querying, formatting and customization to meet clients’ needs;
Producing explanatory notes for clients on terminology, data use and application
Designing and implementing suitable data packaging solutions for information sharing
Designing and implementing appropriate reports and publication formats for KNBS products
Providing updates on the e-commerce portal, KNBS website and dissemination applications
Supervising and managing staff in the section
Implementing the performance management activities
Participating in policy development implementation, monitoring and evaluation
Ensuring the activities of the section are documented on a continuous basis
Any other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Manager Data processing.
Requirements for Appointment
Must have a Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics, or related disciplines from a recognized university
Must have a Certificate in data processing packages such as IMPS, CSPro, SPSS, STATA, SAS
Must have Experience of at least five (5) years in Data Processing, Analysis and Dissemination, three (3) of which must have been at the level of an Assistant manager or its equivalent
Must have Experience in Desktop Publishing using major publishing tools such as Adobe Master Suite
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge in web authoring and publishing
Experience in computer programming is an added advantage
Knowledge of RDBMS such as MySQL, MS SQL will be an added advantage
Knowledge of a geospatial data system such as ArcGIS will be an added advantage
Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment
Must demonstrate excellent communication and inter personal skills
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