Senior Officer (Financial Statistics) Job Vacancy

Senior Officer (Financial Statistics) Job Vacancy
March 24, 2015 Job Description
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) is a corporate body established under the Statistics Act (2006).
It is the principal Government agency responsible for the collection, compilation, analysis, publication and dissemination of official statistical information and its custody.
It also oversees the coordination, supervision and development of programmes within the National Statistical System.
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals with excellent credentials to fill the following position:-Job Title: Senior Officer, Financial Statistics
KNBS: Level 6
Ref: KNBS/ SOFS/12/2015
No. of Posts: 1
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Financial Statistics, the Senior Officer will be responsible for assisting the Assistant Manager in collection, compilation, analysis and dissemination of Financial Statistics and other related indicators/information.
Duties and Responsibilities:-
Monitoring changes in Financial Sector
Supervision of data collection, editing and validation in the Sector
Preparation of reports on statistical trends and developments in the Sector
Handling data requests
Any other duties assigned by the Assistant Manager, Financial Statistics.
Minimum Requirements:-
Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a business related discipline from a Must have either a Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics or Applied Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or related disciplines from a recognized university
OR
A Diploma in Statistics or Economics from a recognized institution and 3(three) years progressive track record in statistical work in Public or a key Private Sector Institution
Must demonstrate excellent interpersonal & communication skills;
Must be a Team player with relevant leadership skills and experience;
Must be computer literate
Must meet the requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. How to Apply
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 applyKenya National Bureau of Statistics is ISO 9001:2008 Certified