Deputy Manager, Data Analytics/Data Steward

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is seeking a Deputy Manager, Data Analytics/Data Steward to join the Statistics and Library Services Division within the Research Department. This role is ideal for experienced data professionals looking to advance their careers in public sector research, macroeconomic statistics, and enterprise data governance within Kenya’s central banking environment.

Key Job Information

• Position: Deputy Manager, Data Analytics/Data Steward
• Organization: Central Bank of Kenya (CBK)
• Department: Research Department – Statistics and Library Services Division
• Location: Kenya
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Experience Level: Senior / Management Level
• Application Deadline: Thursday, 29 January 2026 at 5.00 p.m.

About the Central Bank of Kenya

The Central Bank of Kenya is the country’s principal monetary authority, mandated to formulate and implement monetary policy, promote price stability, and foster a sound financial system. CBK plays a central role in Kenya’s economic development through rigorous research, high-quality data, and evidence-based policy formulation.

As part of its strategic transformation agenda, CBK continues to invest in data analytics, enterprise data management, and digital systems that support timely decision-making and policy analysis. Careers at the Central Bank of Kenya offer professionals the opportunity to work at the intersection of economics, data, and national development.

This role supports CBK’s journey toward a data-driven future by strengthening research data governance, analytics capabilities, and enterprise data warehouse operations.

Deputy Manager, Data Analytics/Data Steward Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Data Management and Data Governance, the Deputy Manager, Data Analytics/Data Steward serves as a subject matter expert responsible for managing research data assets across the Research Department. The role focuses on implementing data warehousing processes, enforcing data handling guidelines, tracking data quality, and resolving data-related issues to ensure accuracy, consistency, and availability of macroeconomic statistics.

This position works closely with research analysts, data compilers, database administrators, and other data professionals to support analytics, statistical reporting, and policy formulation at the Central Bank of Kenya.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Responsibilities

• Ensure all Research Department data is consolidated and maintained within a central enterprise data warehouse (EDW).
• Support CBK’s strategic vision by promoting a data-driven culture anchored on accuracy, timeliness, accessibility, and reliability of data.

Technical and Operational Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed knowledge of all research data, including data definitions, economic and statistical rules, metadata standards, data flows, documentation, and quality controls.
• Coordinate with data compilers across Research Department units to ensure research datasets are updated accurately and on time within the EDW.
• Monitor data quality metrics and design, implement, and track continuous data quality improvement initiatives.
• Analyse data quality issues, identify root causes, and execute corrective actions that protect data integrity.
• Collaborate with research analysts to identify data gaps, pain points, and analytical requirements, and propose practical data solutions.
• Work closely with database administrators and other data management professionals to support analytics, reporting, and business intelligence solutions within the Department.

Other Responsibilities

• Support compliance with CBK policies, processes, and internal controls, including staff performance management.
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and the achievement of the Bank’s overall mandates and strategic objectives.
• Mentor, coach, and mobilize teams to achieve divisional goals and strengthen data stewardship practices.
• Support capacity-building initiatives within the Division.
• Coordinate external collaboration and networking with relevant institutions and data providers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field from a recognised university.
• Master’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal training or exposure to macroeconomic statistics compilation and statistical reporting frameworks.
• Experience working within public sector, central banking, or research institutions.

Work Experience

• At least five (5) years’ experience in compilation and/or analysis of macroeconomic statistics.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with relational databases and SQL.
• Hands-on experience with business intelligence and reporting tools such as Oracle BI.
• Experience working with providers of economic data.
• Understanding of statistical reporting standards and practices.
• Experience working in agile or collaborative team environments.

Core Competencies

• Strong understanding of internationally accepted best practices for compilation of macroeconomic statistics.
• Ability to manage standard definitions and metadata for critical research data elements.
• Solid understanding of database structures, with the ability to construct, manipulate, and analyse datasets.
• Ability to identify, correct, and prevent data errors while maintaining data integrity.
• Broad knowledge of research data and inter-departmental data processes.
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Behavioural and General Competencies

• Strong listening and communication skills to support effective cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent analytical, planning, and organizational abilities.
• Demonstrated people management skills with a creative, dynamic, and open-minded approach.
• Ability to support statistical analysis and apply basic programming skills where required.
• High levels of integrity, initiative, professionalism, and strategic thinking.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive stakeholder relationships.

How to Apply for Deputy Manager, Data Analytics/Data Steward at Central Bank of Kenya

Interested candidates seeking job opportunities at the Central Bank of Kenya are invited to submit their applications through the CBK Careers Portal. Applicants must register or log in to the portal, complete the online application form, and upload all required documentation before the stated deadline.

Interested candidates should apply using the Apply Now button below.

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.