Job Description
Job Title: Manager - Labour and Prices Statistics
KNBS: Level 4
Ref: KNBS/MLPS/11/2022
No. of Positions: 1
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
Terms of Employment: Permanent and Pensionable
Job Purpose: Reporting to the Senior Manager, Labour and Price Statistics, the
jobholder will be responsible for planning and implementing activities in the
Labour and Price Statistics Division.
Key responsibilities
i. Collecting, analyzing, generating, maintaining databases and disseminating
Labour Statistics on employment and unemployment;
ii. Participating in the production of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and
inflation rates;
iii. Compiling Harmonized Consumer Price Indices (COMESA & EAC);
iv. Compiling International Comparison Prices;
v. Participating in the production of data on Leading Economic Indicators;
vi. Participating in market prices survey for commonly used goods and services;
vii. Collecting and compiling farm gate prices;
viii. Participating in the generation of Labour Productivity statistics;
viii. Participating in the production of real estate price statistics;
ix. Participating in the production of Economic Survey report on employment
and earnings;
x. Producing Annual Statistical Abstract Tables related to Labour;
xi. Responding to data requests in all Labour related statistics;
xii. Preparing sectional work plans and related budgets;
xiii. Implementing performance management activities;
xiv. Supervising and managing staff within the Section;
xv. Undertaking any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements for Appointment
i. Must have served in the grade of Assistant Manager, Statistics (Level 5) or
equivalent position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
ii. Must have a Bachelor Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Statistics;
Mathematics; Economics or any other related qualifications from a
recognized institution;
iii. Must have a Master Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Statistics;
Mathematics; Economics or any other related qualifications from a
recognized institution;
iv. Must have a Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program
(SLDP) lasting not less than six (6) weeks or related qualifications from a
recognized institution;
v. Must have a Certificate in computer applications from a recognized
institution;
vi. Must have Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and
results;
vii. Must have analytical, financial and human resource management skills;
viii. Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment.