Joining Agriculture and Food Authority as a Statistics Officer II, you'll gather and analyze crucial crop data, monitor market trends, and support sustainable economic growth in Kenya. If you hold a Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, or a related field, and you're ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you.<\/p>\n
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) is a State Corporation established under section 3 of the AFA Act No.13 of 2013. The mandate of AFA is to regulate the crops sector in Kenya, to ensure compliance with the regulatory framework, standards, and codes of practice. As a regulator, it fosters a thriving competitive environment where innovation, technological progress, order and quality flourish, for sustainable economic growth. The AFA Act provides for consolidation of the Laws on the regulation and promotion of Agriculture generally and makes provision for the respective roles of National and County Government in Agriculture and related matters in furtherance of the relevant provision of the fourth schedule of the constitution.<\/p>\n
In line with the Authority's mandate as stipulated in the AFA Act No. 13 of 2013, the Board of Agriculture and Food Authority is seeking to competitively recruit qualified Kenyan professionals to fill the under listed positions on permanent & pensionable terms for positions:<\/p>\n
STATISTICS OFFICER II, GRADE AFA 8 (10 VACANCIES)<\/strong><\/p>\n Duties and responsibilities at this grade will entail:<\/p>\n (i) Collecting data on scheduled crops; For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:<\/p>\n (i) Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science, Agricultural Sciences, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management, Commerce or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and ADDITIONAL INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p>\n Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing; Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations; Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board; Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority; Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau; and clearance from Commission for University Education for degrees obtained outside Kenya.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":882714,"template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_promoted":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_job_salary_unit":"","_job_how_to_apply":" If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for the above positions, please submit your application including copies of your academic and professional certificates, testimonials and your detailed curriculum vitae, including among other details your current position, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience.<\/p>\r\n Interested candidates who meet the requisite qualifications are encouraged to submit respective application in a sealed envelope marked \"Recruitment-\u00a0 Indicate the position of interest<\/em><\/strong>\" which must be received by or earlier than 14th April, 2026 at 12.00 noon<\/strong> addressed to:<\/p>\r\n The Director General,<\/strong> Or<\/strong><\/span> The Director General\u2019s Office,<\/strong>Job Responsibilities<\/h4>\n
\n(ii) Collating data on scheduled crops for analysis;
\n(iii) Monitoring the status and trends of all scheduled crops value chains;
\n(iv) Conducting regular market research and surveys; and
\n(v) Archiving and retrieving statistical data as required.<\/p>\nPerson Specifications<\/h4>\n
\n(ii) Proficiency in computer applications.<\/p>\n
\r\nAgriculture and Food Authority<\/strong>
\r\nTea House, 5th Floor<\/strong>
\r\nNaivasha Road, Off Ngong Road<\/strong>
\r\nP.O. Box 37962 - 00100<\/strong>
\r\nNairobi<\/strong><\/p>\r\n
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\r\nAgriculture and Food Authority<\/strong>
\r\nTea House on 5th Floor<\/strong>
\r\nNaivasha Road, Off Ngong Road<\/strong>
\r\nNairobi<\/strong><\/p>\r\n