ECONOMIST II/ STATISTICIAN II, CSG 10, JOB GROUP K (2) POSTS
Salary Scale NYS. 38,270 - 51,370 PM
Allowances
House Allowance Kshs. 16,500 P.M
Commuter Allowance Kshs. 5.000 P.M
Leave allowance Kshs.6.000 P.A
Terms of Service
Three-year. renewable contract based on performance.
(a) Duties and responsibilities will Include;
Providing economic planning data: economic analysis; formulation of development strategies; identification, preparation and evaluation of development projects and programmes and monitoring of their Implementation: conducting feasibility studies. determining protect viability and setting project priorities: collection. collation and analysis of data relating to production and marketing of agricultural/ industrial products. computerization and analysis of data: writing and submitting of reports on specific assignments: and control and supervision of technical of her supporting staff.
In the statistical field. duties will involve management of a specific economic sector or an area of statistical activity: drawing up survey questionnaires and setting up control procedures for receiving returns and taking the necessary action: collection, collation, computerization and analysis of data: writing and submitting reports on specific assignments and direction and supervision of technical and other supporting staff.
(b) Person Specification
For appointment to the grade of Economist II / Statistician II, candidates must be in possession of.
i) A minimum of an Upper Second-Class Honours degree in Economics. or Economics and Mathematics or Ecalcmics and statistics from a recognized university/ Institution or
ii) A minimum of an Upper Second-Class Honors degree in any of the subjects enumerated at (i) above with a bias towards Computer Science ,Operations Research, Survey Techniques and Demographic Techniques from a recognized university/Institution or
iii) A minimum of an Upper Second-Class Honors degree in Statistics with appropriate specialization from a recognized university/institution or
iv) A postgraduate Bachelor of Philosophy degree in Economics from the University of Nairobi or equivalent Institution or a post graduate diploma or Master's degree in subjects enumerated at (i)— (iii) above.
Application procedure
Applicants who meet the above requirements should send their application letters in a sealed envelope marked with the title of the position being applied for together with detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic certificates, testimonials and national Identity card/passport.
In addition. applicants are required to attach certified copies of good conduct f rom the Directorate for Criminal Investigations, tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), clearance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB). Kenya Credit Reference Bureau and a compliance certificate the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
The applications should reach the undersigned not later than Friday, 9th July, 2021
Director General /CE0
National Youth Service
P. 0 Box 30397 -00100. GPO
NAIROBI
Sealed hand Delivered applications can be dropped at the Registry —National Youth Service Headquarters Ruaraka, Thika Road, ground floor. The applicants can also email their applications to: director.generalnys@gmail.com or Director.general@nys.go.ke with the title of the position being applied for as the subject.
Those without relevant qualifications, copies of documentation and details as sought for will NOT be considered.
Any form of canvasing shall lead to Automatic Disqualification. ONLY short listed candidates shall be contacted.
NYS is en equal opportunity employer. Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Matilda P. Sakwa (Ms.), EBS
DIRECTOR GENERAL