Deputy Director, Budget at The County Government of West Pokot

Job Description

JG (Q) (1POST)

You will be responsible to the Chief Officer Finance for the following:

• Control of budgetary commitments 
• Financial evaluation and processing of major policy changes
• Preparation of budget in conformity with the essential principles for sound budget management
• Introduce performance perspective to the budget by aligning expenditure to policy priorities
• To link planning and policy objectives to budget allocation
• Consolidating and prioritizing for areas for allocation of public resources in the county
• Identifying the programmes to be included in the Programme Based Budget 
• Assist in preparation of policy papers as per the PFM Act
• Assessing the risks involved in new and existing budget policies
• Perform any other role assigned by the Authorized Officer.

Requirements for Appointment

• Be a Kenyan Citizen,
• Have a Bachelor`s degree in any of the following fields; Finance, Commerce, Economics, Accounting and Business Administration from a university recognized in Kenya
• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Economics, Finance Accounting, or Commerce from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage.
• Relevant working experience of ten (10) years in Economics, Finance, or Commerce.
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Terms of Service:- 5 years Contract

Salary as prescribed by SRC.