KNBS Administration Jobs Kenya 2015

Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) Administration Careers in Nairobi Kenya

The 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.

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals with excellent credentials to fill the following positions:-

Job Title: Senior Manager, Administration
KNBS: Level 3: S
Ref: KNBS/ SMA/2/2015
No. of Posts: 1

Reporting to the Director Finance and Administration, this is the head of Administration Division.

Key KNBS Admin Job Responsibilities

Formulating policies for the organization’s overall administration, ensuring staff adherence to the policies and implementing corrective action to address any issues raised through internal and external audits

Ensuring that the organization’s premises are well maintained to the required standards of ambiance

Identifying obsolete assets, recommending and managing their disposal in a timely manner

Liaising with the Legal department to ensure that lease agreements are always in place and up to date

Assuring the safety and well- being of all staff, clients and visitors to all the Bureau’s premises

Ensuring adherence to the required security standards in all Bureau’s premises

Ensuring safety of all the Bureau’s assets through the implementation of adequate security systems and security manning levels in all organization’s premises.

Ensuring that all staff are effectively employed and adequately equipped to perform their responsibilities

Ensuring that the Bureau’s utilities are operational and that bills are settled promptly

Ensuring that all the fleet of vehicles is insured, maintained and available for official use by all employees while maintenance and usage (fuel cost) are maintained economically

Preparing work-plans and budgets for the division

Supervising and managing staff in the division

Implementing performance management activities

Participating in policy development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation

Ensuring the activities of the division are documented on a continuous basis

Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Head of the Directorate.
Requirements for Appointment to the Administration Post

Must have a post graduate qualification (MBA in Management or Business Administration)

Must be a holder of a first degree in Social Sciences or Business Administration from a recognized university

At least ten (10) years working experience in the public sector, 3 (three) of which must have been at the level of Manager or its equivalent

Must have passed the Administrative officers exam set by the Public Service Commission

Must have attended the Senior Management course

Must have outstanding communication and motivation skills

Must be able to work in a collaborative team environment

Certified Public Secretaries (CPS) certificate will be an added advantage

Must meet the requirements of chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Applicants should submit Application letters accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae using the given format (Click here to download Application letter ), full names and contacts of three (3) referees, daytime contacts, and certified copies of academic and professional certificates, transcripts, testimonials and National ID /Passport.

The reference number for the post applied should be clearly marked on the envelope and addressed to:

The Director General
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics
P. O. Box 30266 – 00100
Herufi House, 1st Floor, Room 131
Nairobi

Or email to: careers@knbs.or.ke

Applications must be received not later than 6th April, 2015

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Kenya National Bureau of Statistics is an equal opportunity employer

Women and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply

Kenya National Bureau of Statistics is ISO 9001:2008 Certified

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