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;