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Senior Statistician (Statistics Division) at Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)

Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA)
March 31, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities will entail:


Supervising collection, collation, compilation and analysis and dissemination of statistics
Conducting field operations for data collection, ensuring adherence to methodology and timelines
Supervising and mentoring junior statisticians and data staff
Overseeing the design and maintenance of institutional statistical databases
Collaborate with policy analysts and researchers to generate evidence-based outputs
Preparing and review statistical reports, publications, and technical briefs
Responding to data requests from data users and researchers


Job Specification

Qualifications

Person specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:


Cumulative service period of six (6) years, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Statistician I or a comparable position
Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Data Science, Economics and Statistics, Biostatistics, Geo-Information System (GIS), Computer Science or related field from a recognized university
Master's degree in Mathematics, Data Science, Economics and Statistics, Biostatistics, Geo-Information System (GIS), Computer Science or related field from a recognized university
Proficiency in data analysis using statistical packages e.g. SPSS, Stata, MS Excel, Fox Pro, CS Pro or related qualification


Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies and Attributes:


supervisory skills
Communication and interpersonal skills
Presentation skills
Team building skills