KEPHIS, a State Corporation in the Agricultural Sector invites applications from qualified Kenyans for the following positions:
Ref: VA/3/5/2018
Responsibilities for the Biometric Statistician Job
- Analysis of pest surveillance data, import and export data, DUS, NPT and any other data as required by the Corporation.
- Report writing upon data collection and analysis.
- Planning for surveillance activities.
- Carry out candidate variety randomization; field layout for National Performance Trial (NPT) and Distinctness Uniformity and Stability (DUS) tests.
- Provide and present reports on variety comparisons for purposes of official release.
- Receive and evaluate the NPT applications from crop Breeders/crop Breeding Institutions.
- Maintenance of accreditation and ISO certification.
Biometric Statistician Job Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Bio-statistics/Statistics/ with strong quantitative research background or Bachelors of Science in Mathematics and Statistics from a University recognized in Kenya.
- Master of Science degree from a University recognized in Kenya will be an added advantage.
- Three (3) years relevant experience.
- Excellent statistical computing skills, including proficiency in, SAS, SPSS and GENSTAT, Microsoft Office among others.
- Ability to write scientific publications/reports.
- Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to make decisions independently.
- Good communication, report writing and presentation skills.
- Can work well under pressure and prioritize work.
- Experience with a Quality Management System.
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