Manager, Food Monitoring, Nutrition and Environment Statistics at Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)

Ref: KNBS/MFMNE/10/2022 

• No. of Positions: 1 

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Food Monitoring, Nutrition and Environment Statistics, the jobholder will be responsible for planning and implementing activities in the Food Monitoring, Nutrition and Environment Statistics Division. 
 
Key responsibilities 

• Collecting, compiling, analyzing and disseminating statistics on Food, Nutrition and Environment; 
• Producing the Economic Survey report on Environment and Natural resources; 
• Participating in the production of the Statistical Abstract tables on Environment and Natural Resources; 
• Participating in producing of subject specific reports on food insecurity and nutrition; 
• Responding to data requests on food monitoring, nutrition, environment statistics and requests for SDGs/SDIs; 
• Producing food security indicators in the Leading Economic Indicators (LEI) Report; 
• Maintaining and updating the Kenya Information (Ken Info) database; 
• Collaborating with stakeholders in planning surveys, collecting and compiling 
• statistics on Food, Nutrition and environment; 
• Preparing sectional work plans and related budgets; 
• Implementing performance management activities; 
• Supervising and managing staff within the Section; 
• Undertaking any other duties assigned by the supervisor.  

Requirements for appointment 

• Must have served in the grade of Assistant Manager, Statistics (Level 5) or equivalent position for a minimum period of three (3) years; 
• Must have a Bachelor Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Statistics; Mathematics; Economics or any other related qualifications from a recognized institution; 
• Must have a Master Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Statistics; Mathematics; Economics or any other related qualifications from a recognized institution; 
• Must have a Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program (SLDP) 
• lasting not less than six (6) weeks or related qualifications from a recognized institution; 
• Must have a Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; 
• Must have Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; 
• Must have analytical, financial and human resource management skills; 
• Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment.

Monthly Remuneration: 
Basic Salary: Kshs. 133,260 - Kshs. 189,960 
House Allowance: Kshs. 40,000 
Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 16,000 
Extraneous Allowance: Kshs 20,000