IT Data Processing at Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)

Ref: KNBS/ AMICTDP/11/2016

Reporting to the Manager, Data Dissemination the Assistant Manager, Data Processing will be responsible for developing data capture applications for various KNBS surveys using CSPro, data cleaning and tabulation
using SPSS, STATA, CSPro and other data analysis software and managing Data Processing activities.

ICT-Data Processing Job Responsibilities

• Developing data capture applications for various KNBS surveys using CSPro;
• Managing Data Processing Centre and KNBS ICT directorate staff in Nyayo House;
• Data cleaning and tabulation using SPSS, STATA, CSPro, advanced Excel and other data analysis software;
• Desktop publishing for Economic Survey publications, Statistical
• Abstract publications and other KNBS publications in word, excel and
• InDesign software;
• Training the data entry clerks during various surveys and checking the quality of data being captured by data entry clerks;
• Assisting in data querying, formatting the outputs to meet client’s needs;
• Assisting in responding to data requests via available communication channels;
• Developing the data cleaning/ editing specifications for various surveys
• Reports to Manager Data Processing;
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Manager, Data Processing.

Qualifications For ICT-Data Processing Job

• Must have a Bachelor degree in Statistics/ Economics/Computer Science, Information Technology, or related qualifications from a recognized Institution;
• Must have a Certificate in data processing packages such as IMPS, CSPro, SPSS, STATA and SAS;
• Must have served for a minimum progressive period of three (3) years as a Senior Officer (KNBS level 6) or its equivalent in a public or key private sector institution;
• Experience in Desktop Publishing using major publishing tools such as Adobe Master Suite is an added advantage;
• Experience in computer programming is 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.