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The promulgation of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, introduced the devolved system of Government which resulted to the formation of the 47 Counties across the Country, Kakamega County being among them. Kakamega County is located in the western region of the country with an area of 3,051.3 square kilometers and an estimated population of 2,079,669 and den...
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This is an entry and training grade for the Economist/Statistician cadre. An Officer at this level will work under the guidance and supervision of a Senior Officer.
Duties and responsibilities will entail:-
Providing economic planning data, economic analysis, formulation of development strategies;
Identification, preparation and evaluation of development projects and programmes and monitoring of their implementation;
Conducting feasibility studies, determining project viability and setting project priorities;
Undertaking data collection, collation, computerization and analysis for formulation, review and implementation of economic planning policies, strategies and programmes;
Preparing concept notes, policy briefs and reports;
Providing technical input in the preparation of County Policies and Programmes;
Tracking implementation of decisions and resolutions on County Economic Forums;
Identifying and analyzing emerging macroeconomic trends and cross cutting socioeconomic issues;
Undertaking economic research, modeling and forecasting and disseminating the results;
Initiating Programme Performance Reviews and preparing MTEF Sub-Sector/Sector Reports;
Providing technical input in the initiation, implementation and appraisal of the County Development Planning Projects and Programmes;
Performing the role of a Planning Division at the Central Planning and Project Monitoring Division at the County Sectors/ Sub-Sectors;
Gathering, analyzing and updating reports on projects and programmes from the electronic County Integrated Projects Management and Evaluation System (e-CIPMES);
Coordinating intergovernmental/ Intersectoral Economic Planning function; and
Support in the County Public Participation and Stakeholder Engagements for Public Policy Development, dissemination of County Plans, Policies and Strategies at the County and Sub-County level.
Requirement for appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: -
Be a Kenyan Citizen;
Have a minimum of an Upper Second-Class Honours Degree in Economics, or Economics and Mathematics, or Economics and Statistics from a recognized University/Institution; or
Have a minimum of an Upper Second-Class Honours Degree in Statistics with appropriate specialization from a recognized University/Institution.
ALL Serving Officers in the County Public Service, who are interested in the above positions MUST clearly indicate on the application form: -
The Officer’s Payroll Number;
Date of first appointment; and
Substantive designation and Job Group.
Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted;
The County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates and persons with disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply; and
Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
All the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the Application for Employment Form KAKCPSB2A downloaded from our county website www.kakamega.go.ke
Applicants should submit their applications together with COPIES of detailed Curriculum Vitae, Academic and Professional Certificates, Testimonials, National Identification Card or Passport and any other supporting documents. Kakamega County residents are required to indicate their Sub-County and Ward of residence in the application form.
Please note that applications with the position applied for clearly indicated on top of the envelope, should be HAND DELIVERED or sent through COURIER to the County Public Service Board’s Registry Offices located at the Regional Commissioner’s Office, Block ‘B’ - 2 nd Floor on or before Friday, 1st August, 2025 at 5.00pm and addressed to:
The Secretary/CEO
County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 458-50100
KAKAMEGA
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