Massive Recruitment at Mandera County Public Service Board

JG ‘Q’ ONE (1) POST : REF MCG/CPSB/FEP/2018/08/09

Deputy Director Budget Job Duties and responsibilities

Deputize the head of the budget section/unit;

• Analyzing, formulating and overseeing the management of fiscal policies and other economic policies;
• Undertaking, coordinating and preparing of a financial programe; Actively participating in the County budget preparation;
• Monitoring the implementation of the policies in the County budget;
• Preparing the County Fiscal Strategy Paper and County Budget Review & Outlook Paper; Coordinating the preparation of annual County budget and preparing the estimates of revenue and expenditure of the County Government; Monitoring fiscal sectors and County reforms;
• Formulating and analysis of economic policies;
• Reviewing, analyzing and advising on matters relating to private investment;
• Provide overall leadership, direction technical advice and assistance in budgeting formulation analysis, review and control process;
• Coordinate budgetary making process and implementation for the county;
• Responsible for all related budget preparation documents budgets paper, medium terms, expenditure framework and the program based budget;
• Provide guidance and advice regarding budget matters to the executive;
• Review, analyse, recommend and implement resource allocations and budget requirement for the execution of the approved operating budget;
• Evaluate expenditure partners to assure all critical needs are met and the budget is balanced Ensure effective utilization of budget resources;
• Prepare and submit annual measures of effectiveness and variance reports; Develop budget process policies and procedures for the county;
• Any other duties assigned from time to time.

Requirements for the Deputy Director Budget Job

• Hold a degree in Finance, Accounting, or any business related field from a recognized institution OR a degree in Economics/Statistics or any other relevant field from recognized university/institution. Master degree is an added advantage;
• Must have at least five (5) years of experience in public or private sector; Demonstrated knowledge of public financial management practices;
• Working knowledge of computer based accounting applications including the IFMIS system;
• Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting processes;
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant professional standards including International Financial Reporting Standards;
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation including the Public Financial Management Act and Public Procurement and Disposals Act;
• Certificate in Computer application skills relevant to budget preparation from a recognized institution;
• Show merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Satisfies requirement of chapter six of the constitution of Kenya 2010 on leadership and integrity.