Director, Population & Social Statistics Job KNBS

Director, Population & Social Statistics Job

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the provision of technical support on population and health, social statistics, cartographic and Geographical Information System data to stakeholders;
• Coordinating all activities of Kenya Population and Housing Census;
• Overseeing the undertaking of scheduled ad-hoc, demographic and health surveys;
• Ensuring the provision of population data and write-ups for Annual
• Economic Survey and National and County Statistical Abstract;
• Coordinating the constitution of the census and household based surveys Management Committees;
• Coordinating census cartographic mapping and map production activities;
• Overseeing development and management of geospatial database; and
• Spearheading the production and dissemination of Population and Health, social statistics, cartographic and Geographical Information System;
• Providing leadership in the development and implementation of budgets and policies;
• Providing leadership in development of work plans for staff at all levels;
• Ensuring adequate financial resources, human resources and assets necessary for the delivery of services;
• Reporting on the performance of the Directorate;
• Coordinating development of staff in line with both individual and institutional performance objectives;
• Undertaking any other duties lawfully assigned by the supervisor.
• Terms of Employment: Five (5) Years Contract Renewable once

Requirements for appointment

• Must have at least ten (10) years working experience in Statistics, of which three (3) years should have been at the level of a Senior manager or equivalent position;
• Must have a Bachelors’ degree in Statistics; Mathematics; Economics or any other related disciplines from a recognized institution;
• Must have a Master’s degree in Statistics; Mathematics; Economics or any other related disciplines from a recognized institution;
• Must have a Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program from a recognized institution lasting not less than six (6) weeks;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
• Must have outstanding communication and motivation skills;
• Must have working knowledge and experience in financial management with respect to planning and budgeting;
• Must have analytical and human resource management skills;
• Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment;

How to Apply

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Applications must be received not later than 5th August 2025.