Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) Job Vacancies 2026 - January Deadline

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) is inviting applications from qualified and experienced individuals to join its team. Established under the Statistics Act No. 4 of 2006, KNBS is the principal government agency responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating statistical data in Kenya. It also coordinates the National Statistical System (NSS) and ensures the availability of accurate and reliable official statistics. These openings provide an opportunity to contribute to national data collection, analysis, and reporting, supporting evidence-based decision-making across sectors.

Table of Contents

• Statisticians

• Cartographer

• Assistant Statistician, Field Services

• Accounts Assistant

• ICT Officer

• Assistant Office Administrator

Statisticians

Job Title: Statisticians
KNBS Level: 6
Reference: KNBS/Stat/1/2026
No. of Positions: 21

Functional Areas: Social Statistics-2, Fiscal and Financial Statistics-2, Tourism, Transport and ICT Statistics-2, Labor Statistics-2, Industrial Statistics-3, Agriculture & Livestock Statistics-1, Nutrition & Environment Statistics-1, Sampling, Standards and Methods-5, Field Services-3

Monthly Remuneration:

• Basic Salary: Kshs. 80,400 - 117,720

• House Allowance: Kshs. 20,000

• Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 12,000

Terms of Employment: Permanent and Pensionable

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-tests and pilot data collection instruments

• Set up control measures for dispatch and receipt of questionnaires

• Update statistical registers and checklists

• Identify statistical units for data collection

• Follow up on non-response from data providers

• Prepare tabulation and analysis plans

• Collect, collate, edit, and analyze data

• Compute statistical indices

• Compile and collate County Statistical Abstracts data

• Disseminate county-level statistics

• Update county-specific sampling units

• Provide guidance on statistical standards and methods

• Undertake other duties lawfully assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or related field

• Proficiency in computer applications

Cartographer

Job Title: Cartographer
KNBS Level: 6
Reference: KNBS/Cart/2/2026
No. of Positions: 1

Monthly Remuneration:

• Basic Salary: Kshs. 80,400 - 117,720

• House Allowance: Kshs. 20,000

• Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 12,000

Terms of Employment: Permanent and Pensionable

Key Responsibilities

• Design geo-spatial data collection instruments

• Pre-test and pilot mapping instruments

• Collect, collate, and analyze geospatial data

• Identify administrative boundaries and delineate enumeration areas

• Disseminate census mapping materials

• Geo-reference and digitize boundaries

• Symbolize, generalize, and simplify features

• Create and populate attribute tables

• Update geo databases and prepare maps

• Calculate area measurements and generate geo-codes

• Undertake other duties assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics, Geo-spatial Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Geospatial Information Science or related field

• Proficiency in computer applications

Assistant Statistician, Field Services

Job Title: Assistant Statistician, Field Services
KNBS Level: 8
Reference: KNBS/ASFS/3/2026
No. of Positions: 5

Monthly Remuneration:

• Basic Salary: Kshs. 46,500 - 70,500

• House Allowance: Kshs. 8,000

• Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 8,000

Terms of Employment: Permanent and Pensionable

Key Responsibilities

• Dispatch and receive questionnaires

• Follow up on non-responses

• Collect, collate, code, capture, and classify data

• Capture data into statistical applications

• Maintain checklists of data providers

• Identify and locate statistical units

• Pre-test and pilot data collection instruments

• Update county sampling frames

• Prepare census databases

• Undertake other duties assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Diploma in Statistics, Economics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or related field

• Proficiency in computer applications

Accounts Assistant

Job Title: Accounts Assistant
KNBS Level: 8
Reference: KNBS/ACA/4/2026
No. of Positions: 1

Monthly Remuneration:

• Basic Salary: Kshs. 46,500 - 70,500

• House Allowance: Kshs. 8,000

• Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 8,000

Terms of Employment: Permanent and Pensionable

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare payment and surrender vouchers

• Manage accounting documents and petty cash

• Process imprests and receipts

• Post entries in vote book

• Capture Appropriation in Aid revenue

• Undertake other duties assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Pass in Part II of CPA or ACCA or related qualification

• Proficiency in computer applications

ICT Officer

Job Purpose: Implement ICT activities under the Manager, ICT

Key Responsibilities

• Install computers and accessories

• Diagnose and resolve computer faults

• Provide user support and escalate complex issues

• Maintain inventory of IT equipment and software

• Write and test simple programs

• Repair and maintain ICT equipment

• Prepare service desk reports

Requirements

• Diploma in Computer Science, IT, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, or related field

Assistant Office Administrator

Job Title: Assistant Office Administrator
KNBS Level: 8
Reference: KNBS/AOA/6/2026
No. of Positions: 1

Monthly Remuneration:

• Basic Salary: Kshs. 46,500 - 70,500

• House Allowance: Kshs. 8,000

• Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 8,000

Terms of Employment: Permanent and Pensionable

Key Responsibilities

• Typing letters and memos

• Managing e-office and office equipment

• Maintaining schedules, diaries, and records

• Handling enquiries and client visits

• Preparing responses to correspondence

• Maintain confidentiality and office protocol

• Undertake other duties assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, mean grade C-

• Diploma in Secretarial Studies or BES & GC from KNEC

• Proficiency in computer applications

Application Process & Instructions

More details on the positions will be found on the KNBS website.

Applicants should fill and submit an online copy of the employment application form Ref. KNBS/F/93/29, which is available on the KNBS website www.knbs.or.ke

Important Dates & Equal Opportunity Statement

Applications must be received not later than 27th January 2026 and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

KENYA NATIONAL BUREAU OF STATISTICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, WOMEN, THE MARGINALIZED AND MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY