ADVERTISEMENT OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR

INTERNS/YOUNG STATISTICIANS
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.

Kenya National Bureau of Statistics in partnership with Statistics Sweden invites

applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the following positions for
Interns/Young Statisticians: -

Job Title: Young Statistician, Gender Statistics

Positions: 1
Ref: KNBS/GS/1/YS/2020
Terms of Service: Temporary (12 months)

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Senior Officer, Gender Statistics, the Young
Statistician will undertake identified programmes and activities of Gender
Statistics Unit in Population and Social Statistics Directorate.
Duties and responsibilities
i. Assisting in the development and review of data collection tools;
ii. Collecting, collating, compiling, analyzing, validating and reviewing sex
disaggregated data;
iii. Following up data requests from data producers and responding to data
users requests;
iv. Assisting in the preparation of technical reports such as the Economic
Survey, Statistical Abstract and other technical publications;
v. Assisting in the preparation of the dissemination plan for gender statistics;
vi. Assisting in designing gender statistics modules for various sample surveys;

No. of Posts: 1
 vii. Developing reports for given assignments;
viii. Working closely with the Mentor, Supervisor and colleagues to implement
programmes and activities of the Directorate;
ix. Assisting in preparing for planned events and activities by developing and
assembling information and necessary materials;
x. Acquiring relevant skills in area of specialization;
xi. Participating in Directorate, Divisional and Sectional meetings and
trainings;
xii. Undertaking duties at the Headquarters and in the Field, as required;
xiii. Maintaining the required records of Internship, completing and submitting
the records and a report at the end of the programme;
xiv. Any other duties lawfully assigned by the supervisor

Requirements for Appointment

i. Must be a Kenyan citizen;
ii. Must have attained a minimum 2nd Class Honors degree from a
recognized institution within the last two years in Applied Statistics,
Economics, Mathematics, Gender and Development or related
qualifications;
iii. Proficiency in data analysis using statistical packages e.g. SPSS , Stata,
MS-Excel, Fox Pro, CS Pro or related qualifications;

Job Title: Intern, Demography Statistics

Positions: 1
Ref: KNBS/DS/intern/2/2020
Terms of Service: Temporary (12 months)

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Assistant Manager Demography, the Intern will
undertake identified programmes and activities of the Demography Statistics
section in Population and Social Statistics Directorate.
Duties and responsibilities
i. Participating in collection and collating of population, demographic and
vital statistics data and ad-hoc survey data;
No. of Posts: 1
ii. Providing support in the piloting of the survey processes;
iii. Dispatching and receiving survey materials;
iv. Providing support in the development of the 2019 KPHC monographs;
v. Developing reports for given assignments;
 vi. Working closely with the Mentor, Supervisor and colleagues to implement
programmes and activities of the Directorate;
vii. Assisting in preparing for planned events and activities by developing and
assembling information and necessary materials;
viii. Acquiring relevant skills in areas of specialization;
ix. Participating in Directorate, Divisional and Sectional meetings and
trainings;
x. Undertaking duties at the Headquarters and in the Field, as required;
xi. Maintaining the required records of Internship, completing and submitting
the records and a report at the end of the programme;
xii. Any other duties lawfully assigned by the supervisor
Requirements for Appointment
i. Must be a Kenyan citizen;
ii. Must have attained a minimum 2nd Class Honors degree from a
recognized institution within the last two years in Population Studies;
Demography; Population Health; Statistics; Mathematics or any other
related qualifications from a recognized institution;
iii. Proficiency in data analysis using statistical packages e.g. SPSS , Stata, MS-
Excel, Fox Pro, CS Pro or related qualifications;

Job Title: Young Statistician Quarterly Business Indicators Unit

Positions: 1
Ref: KNBS/QBI/YS/3/2020
Terms of Service: Temporary (12 months)

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Manager, Production, the Young Statistician will
participate in the implementation of identified programmes and activities of
Quarterly Business Indicators Unit in Production Directorate.

Duties and Responsibilities

i. Participating in data collection follow-ups;
ii. Participating in identification of QBI Establishments and institutions for the
purpose of distributing, completing and collecting Questionnaires every
quarter;
iii. Updating QBI sample frame/cleaning the frame;
iv. Attending all BEE/QBI technical meetings and compiling minutes/reports;
v. Conducting QBI survey data entry, analysis and tabulation.;
 vi. Assisting in QBI report writing and dissemination;
vii. Developing reports for given assignments;
viii. Working closely with the Mentor, Supervisor and colleagues to implement
programmes and activities of the Directorate;
ix. Assisting in preparing for planned events and activities by developing and
assembling information and necessary materials;
x. Acquiring relevant skills in areas of specialization;
xi. Participating in Directorate, Divisional and Sectional meetings and
trainings;
xii. Undertaking duties at the Headquarters and in the Field, as required;
xiii. Maintaining the required records of Internship, completing and submitting
the records and a report at the end of the programme;
xiv. Any other duties lawfully assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for appointment

i. Must be a Kenyan citizen;

ii. Must have attained a minimum of 2nd Class Honors Bachelor’s Degree
from a recognized university within the last two years in Statistics/Applied
Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or related qualifications;
iii. Proficiency in data analysis using any statistical packages e.g. SPSS, Stata,
E-views, Fox Pro, CS Pro;

Job Title: Intern Labour Statistics

Positions: 1
Ref: KNBS/LSI/Intern/4/2020
Terms of Service: Temporary (12 months)

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Manager Labour Statistics, the Intern will
participate in the implementation of identified programmes and activities of the
Labour Statistics Unit in Production Directorate.

Duties and Responsibilities;

i. Participating in updating and maintaining the records on Labour

establishments;
ii. Assisting in the implementation of establishment based statistical surveys
undertaken by the Division;
 iii. Participating in preparation of monthly and quarterly reports;
iv. Assisting in responding to data requests;
v. Assisting in dissemination of data prepared by the Division;
vi. Working closely with the Mentor, Supervisor and colleagues to implement
programmes and activities of the Directorate;
vii. Assisting in preparing for planned events and activities by developing and
assembling information and necessary materials;
viii. Participating in Directorate, Divisional and Sectional meetings and
trainings;
ix. Undertaking duties at the Headquarters and in the Field, as required;
x. Any other duties lawfully assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for appointment

i. Must be a Kenyan citizen;
ii. Must have attained a minimum of 2nd Class Honors Bachelor’s Degree
from a recognized university within the last two years in Statistics/Applied
Statistics , Mathematics, Economics or related qualifications;
iii. Proficiency in data analysis using any statistical packages e.g. SPSS , Stata,
E-views, Fox Pro, CS Pro ;

Job Title: Young Statistician, National Accounts

Positions: 1
Ref: KNBS/NA/YS/5/2020
Terms of Service: Temporary (12 months)

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Manager, National Accounts, the Young Statistician
will participate in the implementation of programmes and activities of the
Macroeconomics Directorate and specifically the National Accounts Section.
Duties and Responsibilities;
i. Participating in the development of various data collection
instruments/tools;
ii. Assisting in the preparation and dissemination materials for surveys ;
iii. Participating in data collection and compilation on National Accounts
Statistics;
iv. Working closely with the Mentor, Supervisor and colleagues to
implement programmes and activities of the Directorate;
 v. Assisting in preparing for planned events and activities by developing
and assembling information and necessary materials;
vi. Participating in Directorate, Divisional and Sectional meetings and
trainings;
vii. Undertaking duties at the Headquarters and in the Field, as required;
viii. Seeking information from appropriate sources including the Mentor,
Supervisor and colleagues regarding the history, purpose and mission of
the Bureau, to use such knowledge to enhance the products and
services of the Bureau;
ix. Maintaining the required records of Internship, completing and
submitting the records and a report at the end of the programme;
x. Any other duties lawfully assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

i. Must be a Kenyan citizen;

ii. Must have attained a minimum 2nd Class Honors degree from a recognized
institution within the last two years in Statistics/Applied Statistics ,
Economics, or related qualification;
iii. Proficiency in data analysis using statistical packages e.g. SPSS , Stata, MS-
Excel, Fox Pro, CS Pro or related qualifications

Job Title: Intern, Tourism and Immigration

Positions: 1
Ref: KNBS/TI/Intern/6/2020
Terms of Service: Temporary (12 months)

No. of Posts: 1
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Manager Macroeconomics, the Intern will
participate in the implementation of programmes and activities of the
Macroeconomics Directorate and specifically the Tourism and Immigration
section.
Duties and Responsibilities;

i. Participating in data collection and compilation of Tourism and

Immigration Statistics, and information;
ii. Participating in the development of various data collection instruments and
tools;
iii. Assisting in the collection and analysis of Tourism & Migration data ;
iv. Assisting in the collection and analysis of hotel and conference statistics;
 v. Editing of Tourism & Migration and hotel and conference filled
questionnaires ;
vi. Participating in data entry of edited Tourism & Migration and hotel
questionnaires;
vii. Developing reports for given assignments;
viii. Working closely with the Mentor, Supervisor and colleagues to implement
programmes and activities of the Directorate;
ix. Assisting in preparing for planned events and activities by developing and
assembling information and necessary materials;
x. Acquiring relevant skills in areas of specialization;
xi. Participating in Directorate, Divisional and Sectional meetings and
trainings;
xii. Undertaking duties at the Headquarters and in the Field, as required;
xiii. Maintaining the required records of Internship, completing and submitting
the records and a report at the end of the programme;
xiv. Any other duties lawfully assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

i. Must be a Kenyan citizen;

ii. Must have attained a minimum 2nd Class Honour’s Bachelors Degree from
a recognized institution within the last two years in Statistics/Applied
Statistics , Economics, or related field.
iii. Proficiency in data analysis using statistical packages e.g. SPSS , Stata, MS-
Excel, Fox Pro, CS Pro or related qualifications

Job Title: Young Statistician, Statistical Business Register and Quality

Assurance
Positions: 1
Ref: KNBS/BRQ/YS/7/2020
Terms of Service: Temporary (12 months)

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Assistant Manager Field Services, the Young
Statistician will participate in the implementation of programmes and activities of
the Methods and Standards Directorate and specifically the Statistical Business
Register and Quality Assurance unit.
Duties and Responsibilities;
i. Assisting in classifications of units in the Statistical Business Register (SBR);
ii. Assisting in updating records and improvement of the SBR;
iii. Participating in development of tools for National Quality Assurance
Framework (NQAF);
iv. Participating in statistical quality assessments and statistical audits of
processes within KNBS and National Statistical System (NSS);
v. Working closely with the Mentor, Supervisor and colleagues to implement
programmes and activities of the Directorate of Statistical Coordination
and Methods;
vi. Participating in Directorate, Divisional and Sectional meetings and
trainings;
vii. Undertaking duties at the Headquarters and in the Field, as required;
viii. Seeking information from appropriate sources including the Mentor,
Supervisor and colleagues regarding the history, purpose and mission of
the Bureau, to use such knowledge to enhance the products and services of
the Bureau;
ix. Any other duties lawfully assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for appointment

i. Must be a Kenyan citizen;
ii. Must have attained a minimum 2nd Class Honors Bachelors Degree from a
recognized institution within the last two years in Statistics, Mathematics
or its equivalent from a recognized university;
iii. Proficiency in data analysis using statistical packages e.g. SPSS , Stata, MS-
Excel, Fox Pro, CS Pro or related qualifications
 Job Title: Intern Supply Chain Management
Positions: 1
Ref: KNBS/SCM/Intern/8/2020
Terms of Service: Temporary (12 months)

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Assistant Manager Supply Chain Management, the
Intern will participate in the implementation of programmes and activities of the
Director General’s Office and specifically the Supply Chain Management
Division.
Duties and Responsibilities;
i. Assisting in the implementation of the procurement plan;
ii. Assisting in Preparation of Request for Quotation documents, tender
documents and contract documents;
iii. Participating in Preparation of Professional Opinion’s;
iv. Ensuring implementation of ISO QMS in the Department;
v. Assisting in updating and Maintenance of supplier data base and Updating
pre-qualification list of suppliers- AGPO group;
vi. Participating in secretariat services in Supply Chain Management
Committees;
vii. Participating in preparation of Tender close and opening minutes,
evaluation reports and analysis of Request for Quotation (RFQs);
viii. Developing reports for given assignments;
ix. Working closely with the Mentor, Supervisor and colleagues to implement
programmes and activities of the Directorate;
x. Assisting in preparing for planned events and activities by developing and
assembling information and necessary materials;
xi. Acquiring relevant skills in areas of specialization;
xii. Participating in Directorate, Divisional and Sectional meetings and
trainings;
xiii. Undertaking duties at the Headquarters and in the Field, as required;
xiv. Maintaining the required records of Internship, completing and submitting
the records and a report at the end of the programme;
xv. Any other duties lawfully assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements for Appointment
i. Must be a Kenyan Citizen
ii. Must have attained a minimum 2nd Class Honors Degree in Supply Chain
Management, Purchasing and Supplies Management, Business
Management Specializing in Purchasing and Supplies Option or related
qualifications from a recognized institution;

Job Title: Young Statistician, Strategy and Planning

Positions: 1
Ref: KNBS/SP/YS/9/2020
Terms of Service: Temporary (12 months)

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Manager Strategy and Planning, the Young
Statistician will participate in the implementation of programmes and activities
in the Strategy and Planning Division.
Duties and Responsibilities;

i. Assisting in preparation of quarterly and annual performance contract

reports
ii. Assisting in monitoring implementation of strategic plan
iii. Assisting in updating of statistics products register
iv. Assisting in generating monthly performance reports
v. Assisting in coordinating implementation of Management Systems
vi. Acquiring relevant skills in areas of specialization;
vii. Participating in Sectional meetings and trainings;
viii. Seeking information from appropriate sources including the Mentor,
Supervisor and colleagues regarding the history, purpose and mission of
the Bureau, to use such knowledge to enhance the products and services of
the Bureau;
ix. Maintaining the required records of Internship, completing and submitting
the records and a report at the end of the programme;
x. Any other duties lawfully assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements for appointment
i. Must be a Kenyan citizen;
ii. Must have attained a minimum of 2nd Class Honors Bachelor’s Degree
from a recognized institution within the last two years in the following
disciplines: Strategic Planning, Economics, Business Administration or any
other related qualifications from a recognised institution
 Job Title: Young Statistician, Data Management/Network
Management/Software Programming
Positions: 3
Ref: KNBS/ICT/Intern/10/2020
Terms of Service: Temporary (12 months)

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Manager ICT, the Young Statistician will participate
in the implementation of identified programmes and activities of ICT Division.
Duties and Responsibilities;
i. Assisting in designing, implementing and administering server systems,
facilities and services in line with established policies, standards and
procedures;
ii. Monitoring and fine-tuning the performance of Network/Systems
infrastructure;
iii. Assisting in the installation, maintenance and support of networked
devices, desktop Computers, Laptop computers, scanners, printers and
tablets;
iv. Developing reports for given assignments;
v. Working closely with the Mentor, Supervisor and colleagues to implement
programmes and activities of the Directorate;
vi. Assisting in preparing for planned events and activities by developing and
assembling information and necessary materials;
vii. Participating in Directorate, Divisional and Sectional meetings and
trainings;
viii. Any other duties lawfully assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

i. Must be a Kenyan citizen;
ii. Must have attained a minimum 2nd Class Honors Degree from a recognized
institution within the last two years. in any of the following disciplines: -
Computer Science; Information Science; Information Technology; Business
Information Technology or any other related qualifications from a recognized
institution
iii. Certificate in any of the following; Certified Systems Administrator, Certified
Database Administrator on mainstream RDBMS, Certified Network
Administrator, Certified Linux Administrator or any other equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution will be added advantage.
iv. Experience with table-based HTML email campaign builds and testing;
v. Familiarity with Google Analytics and web usage of analysis techniques
Job Title: Intern, Human Resource Management
Positions: 1
Ref: KNBS/HRM/Intern/11/2020
Terms of Service: Temporary (12 months)

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Manager Human Resource Development, the Intern
will participate in the implementation of identified programmes and activities of
Human Resource Division.

Duties and Responsibilities: -

i. Assisting in maintaining the Bureaus’ skills inventory;
ii. Assisting in administering training needs Assessment and Training
Impact Assessment questionnaires;
iii. Assisting in implementing the Bureaus’ training plan;
iv. Ensuring activities of the section are documented on continuous basis;
v. Developing reports for given assignments;
vi. Working closely with the Mentor, Supervisor and colleagues to
implement programmes and activities of the Directorate;
vii. Assisting in preparing for planned events and activities by developing
and assembling information and necessary materials;
viii. Maintaining the required records of Internship, completing and
submitting the records and a report at the end of the programme;
ix. Any other duties lawfully assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

i. Must be a Kenyan citizen;

ii. Must have attained a minimum 2nd Class Honors Degree from a
recognized institution within the last two years in any of the following
disciplines:- Human Resource Management, Business Administration or
any other related qualifications from a recognized institution
iii. Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource or any other equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
Job Title: Intern, Administration
Positions: 1
Ref: KNBS/AD/Intern/12/2020
Terms of Service: Temporary (12 months)

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Manager Administration, the Intern will participate
in the implementation of identified programmes and activities of Administration
Division.

Duties and Responsibilities:-

i. Assisting in verifying accuracy of fleet and logistics information and
entering into database;
ii. Assisting in preparation of administration work plan;
iii. Assisting in managing the Bureau’s fixed assets register;
iv. Developing reports for given assignments;
v. Working closely with the Mentor, Supervisor and colleagues to
implement programmes and activities of the Directorate;
vi. Assisting in preparing for planned events and activities by developing
and assembling information and necessary materials;
vii. Acquiring relevant skills in areas of specialization;
viii. Participating in Directorate, Divisional and Sectional meetings and
trainings;
ix. Seeking information from appropriate sources including the Mentor,
Supervisor and colleagues regarding the history, purpose and mission of
the Bureau, to use such knowledge to enhance the products and
services of the Bureau;
x. Any other duties lawfully assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

i. Must be a Kenyan citizen;

ii. Must have attained a minimum 2nd Class Honors Degree from a
recognized institution within the last two years in any of the following
disciplines:- Business Administration, Business Management or any other
related qualifications from a recognized institution
 Job Title: Intern, Finance and Accounts
Positions: 1
Ref: KNBS/FA/Intern//13/2020
Terms of Service: Temporary (12 months)

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Manager Finance and Accounts., the Intern will
participate in the implementation of programmes and activities of the Finance
and Accounts Division;
Duties and Responsibilities:-
i. Assisting in processing payments for creditors and other suppliers;
ii. Assisting in carrying out verification of payment documents;
iii. Assisting in managing the Bureau’s fixed assets register on matters relating to
additions, depreciation, and disposal;
iv. Assisting in controlling and maintaining staff Imprests and advances records;
v. Developing reports for given assignments;
vi. Working closely with the Mentor, Supervisor and colleagues to implement
programmes and activities of the Directorate;
vii. Assisting in preparing for planned events and activities by developing and
assembling information and necessary materials;
viii. Participating in Directorate, Divisional and Sectional meetings and trainings;
ix. Maintaining the required records of Internship, completing and submitting
the records and a report at the end of the programme;
x. Any other duties lawfully assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

i. Must be a Kenyan citizen;

ii. Must have attained a minimum 2nd Class Honors Degree from a
recognized institution within the last two years in any of the following
disciplines:- Business Administration, Business Management with
specialization in Finance or Accounts or any other related qualifications
from a recognized institution;
 Job Title: Intern, Corporate Communications
Positions: 1
Ref: KNBS/ICCPR/Intern14/2020
Terms of Service: Temporary (12 months)

Job Purpose: Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Communications, the Intern

will participate in the implementation of programmes and activities of the
Communications Division.
Duties and Responsibilities:-

i. Assisting in managing relationships with general public, media, opinion

leaders, NGO’s and KNBS stakeholders;
ii. Participating in implementation of KNBS’ advocacy and communication
strategies for advertising and data dissemination programmes;
iii. Assisting the supervisor in managing internal communications to ensure
employees are aware of changes and projects within the Bureau;
iv. Participating in the Management of front office, external data requests and
customer service;
v. Participating in the preparation of website content and handling the social
media;
vi. Developing reports for given assignments;
vii. Working closely with the Mentor, Supervisor and colleagues to implement
programmes and activities of the Directorate;
viii. Assisting in preparing for planned events and activities by developing and
assembling information and necessary materials;
ix. Acquiring relevant skills in areas of specialization;
x. Participating in Directorate, Divisional and Sectional meetings and
trainings;
xi. Undertaking duties at the Headquarters and in the Field, as required;
xii. Maintaining the required records of Internship, completing and submitting
the records and a report at the end of the programme;
xiii. Any other duties lawfully assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements for Appointment

i. Must be a Kenyan citizen;

ii. Must have attained a minimum 2nd Class Honors Degree from a
recognized institution within the last two years in any of the following
disciplines:- Communication, Public Relations, International Relations or
any other related qualifications from a recognized institution;
Additional information for applicants:
i. Should not be engaged in another organization;
ii. Should not have undertaken any other internship or been exposed to
work;
iii. Experience in their area of specialization, after graduation;
iv. Must be computer literate;
v. Must be available full time for the twelve months’ duration of the
program;
vi. Should possess interpersonal and communication skills;
vii. Must be goal oriented and dynamic;
viii. Should possess strong analytical skills;
ix. Should possess unquestionable integrity; and be
x. Goal oriented, dynamic, self-driven and diligent
xi. Should attach a copy of Certificate of Good conduct or an indication of
having applied for one;
xii. Take note that the monthly stipend for Young Statisticians is
Ksh.30, 000 and Kshs. 25,000 for Interns. Applicable statutory
deductions will apply

Applicants should apply using the attached application form, provide certified
copies of academic and professional certificates, transcripts, testimonials and
National ID/Passport.

The reference number for the Internship/Young Statisticians post applied for
should be clearly marked on the envelope and addressed to:-

The Director General

Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
P. O. Box 30266 – 00100
Real Towers, Upper Hill 4th Floor, Registry section
NAIROBI

Applications must be received not later than 9th July, 2020. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.

KNBS is an equal opportunity employer.