Economist/Planner at Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)

KNEC SCALE EC 13 (ONE POST)

The Principal Economist/Planner will be reporting to the Director – Corporate Services.

Economist/Planner Job Requirements

• Masters Degree in either Economics, Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Public Policy and Administration or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Served in the grade of Senior Economist/Planner for a minimum period of three (3) years or in an equivalent and relevant position OR have a cumulative working experience of at least fifteen (15) years in a related field.
• Those below Job group ‘N’ in Government or TSC or its equivalent need not apply;
• Evidence of proficiency and knowledge in Advanced Computer Applications;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenyan Constitution on Leadership and Integrity; and
• Candidates who have attended Senior Management Course lasting not less than four weeks will have an added advantage.

Duties for the Economist/Planner Job

• Plan and coordinate the Council’s Economic Planning Activities;
• Carry out economic planning analysis; supervise and coordinate the development of the Council’s Strategic Plan and policies;
• Oversee the implementation of Council projects and monitor Council’s budget performance and prepare reports;
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of projects and programs;
• Co-ordinate performance contracting process, guidelines and procedures;
• Facilitate all Departments to have their departmental work plans in place and collect and present statistical
• data in the form of survey reports and bulletins.