Principal Research & Planning Officer at Office of the Controller of Budget (OCOB)

Reporting to the Director Research & Planning, the officer will be responsible for conducting research within the Institution and monitoring implementation of the Strategic Plan of the Institution, research policies, systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement research and planning strategy, policies, systems and procedures on budget implementation;
• Ensure implementation of the Strategic Plan of the Institution;
• Collect and collate macro-economic, socio-economic and fiscal data and prepare reports as necessary;
• Undertake objective research and analysis on budget implementation matters and advise management on improvement in budget implementation;
• Ensure implementation of the organization’s research and planning assignments
• Undertake research on topical issues and prepare reports as necessary;
• Oversee preparation and implementation of departmental work plans

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in either Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Finance or its equivalent from a recognized university;
• A Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Finance or its equivalent from a recognized university will be an added advantage.
• Must be versed with the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Must have at least 5 years relevant work experience;
• Broad knowledge of Research work and Project Management;

Required Skills and Personal Attributes

• Leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Integrity
• Team player
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act, 2012
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.