Director-Economic Planning and County Development at Laikipia County Government

Duties and Responsibilities

The Director will be responsible to the Chief Officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:- advising on economic policy and planning and statistics management in the county; co-convening of various sub-sectors in the annual budgetary preparation process of the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF); overseeing preparation of inter-sectoral programs and sector specific plans; overseeing preparation and implementation of sector plans and county strategic plans; providing support in the preparation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of County Performance Contracts; undertaking monitoring and evaluation of projects and programs; preparing and submitting reports on projects and programs; and supervising, mentoring and guiding staff in the Department. In addition, the Director will spearhead the development, implementation of the directorate’s strategic objectives and plans, performance contracts and appraisal systems; overseeing financial and assets management issues of the directorate; instituting operational accountability; ensuring compliance with principles of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity; and overall management and development of staff.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and Finance or Economics and Statistics from a recognized institution;
• Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than seven (7) years in a related area, three (3) of which should be at supervisory or managerial level;
• Demonstrate high standard of professional competence and administrative capability required for effective planning, direction, control and coordination of Economic Planning Function; and
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of National development policies, goals and objectives and ability to integrate them into the Economic Planning Function;
• Have thorough understanding and respect of the diversity within the County;
• Certificate in computer application skills
• (Possession of a Masters degree in the relevant discipline will be an addedadvantage)