Principal Economist/ Principal Statistician at Nakuru County Government

VACANCY NO. 07/PROM/2023/01

Requirements for appointment 

• Served in the grade of Senior Economist I/Senior Statistician I for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Attain qualifications in Economics or Statistics of at least Master of Arts (M.A), Master of Science (MSc) or Master of Philosophy (MPhil) level or their equivalent recognized qualifications;
• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability coupled with appreciation with county economic development needs and strategies and production of statistical data; 
• Demonstrated high administrative capability coupled with broad experience in economic planning, policy analysis and research or the production of statistical data; 
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution is an added advantage;

Duties and Responsibilities

• Economic planning;
• Production and compilation of statistical data;
• Initiation of County economic planning policy;
• Collection and presentation of statistical data in form of survey reports and bulletins; 
• Performing the role of a head of planning or statistics in a Department;
• Making follow-up and reporting on the implementation of Medium Term Plans; 
• Preparing policy briefs, reviews and reports on the status of economy; 
• Facilitating State and Non-State Actors to develop donor funding proposals; 
• Providing input in the development of guidelines for the preparation of County Integrated Development Plans and Departmental Strategic Plans; and 
• Monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the implementation of county and sector specific programmes, projects and activities.