Economist I /Statistician I, Job Group “l” -2 Posts at County Government of Nandi

Duties and Responsibilities

• An officer at this level will be responsible for;
• Review of sector/s development policies, strategies, programmes and projects;
• Preparation and evaluation of development programmes, projects and monitoring of their implementation;
• Conducting feasibility studies, determining project viability and setting project priorities;
• Collection, collation and analysis of economic planning or specific sector/s data,
• computerization and analysis of data;
• Preparation of estimates for the Program Budget;
• Expenditure monitoring;
• Prioritization of programs and activities for Results Based allocation of resources;
• Initial evaluation and scrutiny of expenditure proposals;
• Oversight of absorption of funds and expenditure trends;
• Performance measurement;
• Budget planning, analysis, forecasting and reporting for a specific sector/s, sub county, location, service or area of activity;
• Processing of Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and revised estimates budget;
• Taking initial action for the budgeting of donor financed projects, reviewing of financial
• implementation of such projects and monitoring commitments on expenditure;
• Development of Budget Policy and Policy analysis writing and submitting reports on specific assignments;
• Supervising of technical and other supporting staff officers working under them.

Requirements for appointment

• For appointment to the grade of Economist 1 / Statistician I, an officer must have: -
• Served in the grade of Economist II /Statistician II, for at least three years; or other comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;
• shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• demonstrated professional ability, initiative and competence in organizing
• directing and executing work at this level.