Livestock Statistics at Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)

Ref: KNBS/MLSP/9/2016

Livestock Statistics Job Responsibilities

• Managing the collection, compilation and dissemination of agricultural statistics;
• Developing proposals for surveys, studies and censuses to fill data gaps in the field of or the Livestock and Cooperatives sectors;
• Updating supply utilization accounts and production of annual food balance sheets and report;
• Ensuring that data requests are promptly responded to;
• Developing annual work plans and related budgets for the section;
• Representing the section at the Divisional meetings;
• Implementing performance management activities;
• Ensuring that the Quality Management System (ISO) is implemented accordingly;
• Ensuring the activities of the section are documented on a continuous basis.
• Supervising and managing staff in the Livestock Statistics section;
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Senior Manager, Agriculture& Livestock Statistics .

Qualifications For Livestock Statistics Job

• Must have a Bachelors Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or related qualifications from a recognized Institution;
• A Master’s Degree in Statistics, Economics or related qualifications from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage;
• Must have at least six (6) years progressive track record in statistical work in a Public or key Private Sector
• Institution, three (3) of which must have been in the position of Assistant Manager or its equivalent;
• Must have a strong background in statistical/economic analysis;
• Must possess skills in statistical data analysis using the various statistical soft wares;
• Must have experience in the planning, coordination and supervision of statistical activities and programmes undertaken within Research or Statistical Institution(s);
• 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.