Deputy Chief Economist/ Deputy Chief Statistician at Kitui County

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

1. Served at the level of Assistant Director- Economics/ Statistician, Job Group ‘P’ for a minimum period of three (3) years;
2. Demonstrated outstanding professional competence, ability and integrity as reflected in work performance and results;
3. Managerial experience necessary for effective management of staff;

OR

1. A minimum of an Upper Second Class Honors Degree in Economics, or Economics and Mathematics, or Economics and Statistics from a recognized university/institution; o
2. A minimum of an Upper Second Class Honours degree in any of the subjects enumerated at (i) above with a bias towards Computer Science, Operations Research, Survey Techniques and Demographic Techniques from a recognized university/institution; or
3. A minimum of an Upper Second Class Honours degree in Statistics with appropriate specialization from a recognized university/institution; or
4. A postgraduate Bachelor of Philosophy degree in Economics or a postgraduate diploma or Master’s degree in subjects enumerated at (i)-(iii) above;
5. Attended a Strategic Leadership Development Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution; and
6. Attained qualifications in Economics and Statisticians of at least Masters of Arts (MA), Masters of Science (MSc) or Master of Philosophy (MPhil) level or their equivalent recognized qualifications.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

1. Responsible for the general direction of the economic planning function and production of statistical data;
2. Preparation of County Development plans, strategies, policies and programmes;
3. Monitoring and evaluation of policies and programmes;
4. Collation and presentation of statistical data in the form of survey reports and bulletins in County Ministries; and
5. Direction, control and coordination of professional and supporting staff within the department.