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Cartographer (KNBS Level 6)
2026-01-26T13:25:31+00:00
Kenya national Bureau of statistics (KNBS)
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Professional Services
Science & Engineering, Civil & Government
KES
MONTH
2026-01-27T17:00:00+00:00
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The Cartographer position supports the spatial and geographic components of national statistics. The role is critical in the preparation, updating, and management of maps and spatial datasets used in surveys, censuses, and other statistical operations.

Responsibilities or duties

The Cartographer will be responsible for producing accurate cartographic materials, maintaining geographic reference systems, and supporting spatial data integration within statistical processes. This includes preparing enumeration area maps, updating geographic boundaries, and ensuring consistency between spatial and statistical datasets.

The role works closely with statisticians, field teams, and technical officers to support planning, implementation, and analysis of data collection exercises. Accuracy, attention to detail, and compliance with mapping standards are essential aspects of this position.

This position plays a vital role in ensuring that statistical data is spatially accurate and usable for national planning and analysis.

  • Producing accurate cartographic materials
  • Maintaining geographic reference systems
  • Supporting spatial data integration within statistical processes
  • Preparing enumeration area maps
  • Updating geographic boundaries
  • Ensuring consistency between spatial and statistical datasets
  • Accuracy
  • Attention to detail
  • Compliance with mapping standards
  • The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics is an equal opportunity employer. The Bureau is committed to diversity, inclusion, and fair recruitment practices. Qualified persons with disabilities, women, marginalized groups, and minorities are encouraged to apply.
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Cartographer (KNBS Level 6)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Science & Engineering, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
Kenya national Bureau of statistics (KNBS)

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, January 27 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, January 26 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The Cartographer position supports the spatial and geographic components of national statistics. The role is critical in the preparation, updating, and management of maps and spatial datasets used in surveys, censuses, and other statistical operations.

Responsibilities or duties

The Cartographer will be responsible for producing accurate cartographic materials, maintaining geographic reference systems, and supporting spatial data integration within statistical processes. This includes preparing enumeration area maps, updating geographic boundaries, and ensuring consistency between spatial and statistical datasets.

The role works closely with statisticians, field teams, and technical officers to support planning, implementation, and analysis of data collection exercises. Accuracy, attention to detail, and compliance with mapping standards are essential aspects of this position.

This position plays a vital role in ensuring that statistical data is spatially accurate and usable for national planning and analysis.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

How to Apply

Interested applicants are required to submit their applications online through the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics website. Applicants must fill and submit the official employment application form referenced as KNBS/F/93/29, which is available on the KNBS website.

Applicants should ensure that they select the correct job reference number corresponding to the position they are applying for and complete all required sections of the application form accurately.

The application deadline is 27th January 2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further stages of the recruitment process.

Applicants are advised to regularly check the KNBS website for additional details and updates related to the recruitment.

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Job Info
Job Category: Engineering jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, January 27 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 26-01-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 26-01-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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