NBS Organizational Structure
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) operates under a clearly defined organizational framework designed to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in statistical production and management.
NBS Organizational Chart
NBS Board
Governing Body
Director General (DG)
Internal Audit & Risk Management Unit
Legal Affairs Unit
Monitoring & Evaluation Unit
Communication & Public Relations Unit
NSS Coordination & Strategy Unit
Procurement Unit
Economics Statistics Department
Chief Statistical Officer
Population & Social Statistics Department
Chief Statistical Officer
Field Operations, Methodology & Standards Department
Chief Statistical Officer
Information Technology & Geospatial Information Services Department
Chief Statistical Officer
Finance & Support Services Department
Director
Support Staff in SG Office
Administrative Support
Department Details
Director General's Office
Director General
Support Staff
Administrative Support
Internal Audit & Risk Management Unit
Legal Affairs Unit
Monitoring & Evaluation Unit
Communication & PR Unit
NSS Coordination & Strategy Unit
Procurement Unit
Functions
- Overall management, coordination, and execution of NBS functions
- Receiving visitors and arranging official meetings
- Coordination of activities related to the office of the Chairperson
- Typing outgoing and internal communications
- Oversight of all departmental operations
Support Staff
Administration Officer / Office Manager
Executive Secretary
Driver / First Class Driver
Security Guard
Receptionist
Economics Statistics Department
Chief Statistical Officer
Economics Statistics
Deputy Chief Statistical Officer
Production Statistics
Deputy Chief Statistical Officer
National Accounts
Principal Statistical Officer
Labour and Industry
Principal Statistical Officer
Government Finance Statistics
Principal Statistical Officer
National Accounts External Sector
Principal Statistical Officer
Transport, Tourism & Domestic Trade
Functions
- Provide National Accounts Statistics at regular intervals
- Compile Input-Output data of establishments by economic activity
- Produce Balance of Payments data
- Generate International Trade statistics
- Collect and analyze Prices data
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual economic reports
Key Areas of Responsibility
Production Statistics
- • Agriculture & Fisheries
- • Industry & Construction
- • Petroleum & Energy
- • Environment & Natural Resources
National Accounts
- • Government Finance Statistics
- • External Sector Accounts
- • Financial Services
- • Domestic Trade & Tourism
Economic Indicators
- • Price Statistics
- • Employment Statistics
- • Business Register
- • Transport Statistics
Population and Social Statistics Department
Chief Statistical Officer
Population & Social Statistics
Deputy Chief Statistical Officer
Social Statistics
Deputy Chief Statistical Officer
Demographic Surveys & Censuses
Principal Statistical Officer
Demographic Surveys
Principal Statistical Officer
Population & Housing Surveys
Principal Statistical Officer
Health & Vital Statistics
Principal Statistical Officer
Education, Gender & Governance Statistics
Functions
- Implement statistical surveys on population and housing
- Collect, process and provide statistical data pertaining to social development
- Conduct statistical analysis on demographic and social indicators
- Produce demographic and vital statistics from censuses
- Manage Inter-Censual Demographic Survey and Vital Statistics
- Coordinate Population and Housing Census activities
Key Areas of Responsibility
Social Statistics Unit
Health Statistics
Health indicators and vital statistics
Education Statistics
Educational attainment and enrollment
Gender & Governance Statistics
Gender equality and governance indicators
Demographic Surveys & Censuses Unit
Population & Housing Surveys
Census data collection and analysis
Demographic Surveys
Inter-censual demographic studies
Vital Statistics
Birth, death, and marriage records
Field Operations, Methodologies and Standards Department
Chief Statistical Officer
Field Operation, Methodologies, Standards & Data Management
Deputy Chief Statistical Officer
Field Operations
Deputy Chief Statistical Officer
Methodology, Standards & Data Management
State Offices Management
Regional Operations
Methodology & Standards
Statistical Methods
Data Processing & Analysis
Data Management
Sampling Services
Survey Implementation
Functions
- Manage field operations and State Offices nationwide
- Identify and ensure adherence to approved Methodology and Standards
- Offer sampling services for surveys and census implementation
- Manage statistical data processing, analysis and dissemination
- Provide implementation support for surveys and censuses
- Maintain National Sample Register
Key Operational Areas
Field Operations
State Offices Management
10 state offices nationwide
Data Collection Teams
Field data collection operations
Logistics Support
Fieldwork logistics and coordination
Methodology & Standards
Statistical Methodology
Development of statistical methods
Quality Standards
International statistical standards
Data Management
Data processing and analysis
Information Technology and Geographical Information Systems Department
Chief of GIS and IT
Geographic Information System & Information Technology
Director
Information Technology
Deputy Chief Statistical Officer
GIS & Remote Sensing
Manager Technical Support
Manager Data Support Services
Remote Sensing Manager
Manager GIS
National Land Maps & Surveys
Functions
- Facilitate implementation, management and use of technology
- Capture, store, manipulate, analyse, manage, and present spatial data
- Develop and maintain digital cartographic databases
- Provide IT infrastructure support and maintenance
- Manage statistical databases and data dissemination platforms
- Support visualization of spatially referenced population patterns
Integrated IT-GIS Functions
Information Technology
Geospatial Information Systems
Finance and Support Services Department
Director
Finance & Support Services
Deputy Director
Finance
Deputy Director
Human Resource
Manager
Administration
Manager
Logistics
Functions
- Manage financial operations, budgeting, and accounting
- Oversee human resources management and development
- Handle procurement and supply chain management
- Manage administrative services and logistics
- Support statistical production units with necessary resources
- Coordinate centralized support services at headquarters
Support Service Areas
Financial Management
- • Budget planning and control
- • Financial reporting
- • Donor funds management
- • Government budget coordination
- • Cash management
Human Resources
- • Recruitment and staffing
- • Payroll administration
- • Learning and development
- • Performance management
- • Staff welfare
Administration & Logistics
- • Office administration
- • Procurement services
- • Logistics and supplies
- • Store management
- • Support staff coordination
Centralized Support Services
Organizational Features
Clear Hierarchy
Well-defined reporting lines from Board to operational units
Integrated Functions
Merged IT-GIS functions for optimal resource utilization
Specialized Departments
Four statistical production units with specific mandates