Deputy Director Economic Planning (1 Post) at County Government of Busia

Advert No. CPSB/59/2023

Duties and Responsibilities

• General directing of the economic planning function and producing statistical data at the County level.
• Preparing County Development plans, strategies, policies and programmes.
• Monitoring and Evaluating policies and programmes.
• Collating and presenting statistical data in the form of survey reports and bulletins in departments; and 
• Directing, controlling, and coordinating of all the various planning or statistical activities of professional and supporting staff within the Planning Departments as well as those serving in similar capacities in other ministries.

Requirements for Appointment.
For appointment to this position an officer must have;

• Served at the level of Principal Economist/Principal Statistical for at least (3) years or 5 years in a comparable and relevant position in the field of economics, policy research and statistics in the privateSector.
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Economics and Mathematics and Economics and Statistics from a recognized institution or its equivalent recognized institution;
• Attained qualifications in Economics or Statistics of at least Masters of Arts (MA), Masters of Science (MSc.) or Master of Philosophy (MPhil.) level or their equivalent recognized qualifications will be an added advantage
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks or equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated outstanding professional competence, ability and integrity as reflected in work performance and results.
• Managerial experience necessary for the effective management of staff; 
• Computer applications certificate