Senior Manager, Sampling, Methods and Standards. at Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)

KNBS: Level 3

Ref: KNBS/SMSMS/39/2020

Monthly Remuneration:

• Basic Salary: Kshs. 169,380 – Kshs. 236,460
• House allowance: Kshs. 50,000
• Commuter allowance: Kshs. 20,000

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Director, Statistical Coordination and Methods, the job holder will be responsible planning, implementing and coordinating activities in the Sampling, Methods and Standards Division.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing sample survey designs and selecting sampling units and compute data weights;
• Designing , developing, maintaining and updating master household sampling frame and stand-alone frames;
• Reviewing and advising on sample surveys proposals from stakeholders by providing technical support in planning and budgeting;
• Reviewing and computing variances/Standard Errors for survey indicators;
• Preparing survey methodology reports;
• Designing, developing, maintaining and updating business master sampling frames;
• Formulating sample designs and calculating sample sizes for undertaking various surveys;
• Providing technical guidance on sampling techniques across the NSS;
• Facilitating planning, budgeting and logistics for sample surveys;
• Developing and updating the National Data Quality Assessment Frameworks for Kenya (KENQAF);
• Assessing the data quality of statistics produced across the NSS;
• Establishing, implementing and reviewing the criteria for designating statistics as ‘official’;
• Preparing statistical compendium on concepts, definitions, classifications and methodologies;
• Preparing metadata dictionary;
• Reviewing statistical classifications and methodologies for compiling official statistics;
• Enforcing use of acceptable standards, methodologies and classifications for quality statistical production;
• Monitoring the use of statistical sampling frames;
• Conducting regular trainings and sensitization on standards and methods;
• Developing annual work plans and related budgets for the Division;
• Implementing performance management activities;
• Ensuring that the Quality Management System is implemented accordingly;
• Supervising and managing staff within the Division;
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the Director from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment:

• Must have served in the grade of Manager, Statistics 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; Economics, Mathematics or any other related qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Must have a Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Must be adept with appropriate computer skills;
• Must have analytical, financial 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 and submit the following documents: –
  • Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
  • Certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
  • A current Certificate of Good conduct from DCI
  • Clearance Certificate from HELB
  • Clearance from EACC
  • National identity card / passport