Senior Fiscal Analyst at County Government of Bungoma

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing guidance in the preparation and analysis of budget information for County Assembly Committees;
• Implementing, interpreting and reviewing appropriate policies, rules, standards and procedures governing Fiscal analysis ;
• Participating in implementation of departmental initiatives, projects and programs;
• Drafting the departmental annual work plans;
• Reviewing draft quarterly plans for the Finance Committee;
• Reviewing and recommending briefs and reports for presentation to the relevant committees and other stakeholders;
• Coordinating the analysis of submitted budget documents;
• Liaising with other departments to facilitate committee briefings, public participation, analysis of bills and plenary matters;
• Guiding technical analysis of revenue raising laws and revenue forecasting so as to give alternate information on possible revenue collections;
• Guiding in assessment of financial and economic implications of all motions and Bills with a view to generating direct or indirect costs to assist the Speaker and the Finance Committee in making decisions;
• Coordinating the review of budget estimates for various County Government corporations and providing advice to the relevant sectoral committees;
• Preparation of training manuals and presentations for Capacity building of Members of the County Assembly on budget matters;
• Reviewing the Appropriations Bills and Supplementary Appropriations Bills in order to ensure clarity, accuracy and consistency of amounts to be allocated to various sectors including the County Assembly;
• Drafting departmental procurement requisitions;
• Identifying departmental training needs based on performance appraisal reports;
• Drafting departmental budget proposal;

Requirements for Appointment

• Minimum experience of four (4) years in the relevant field;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Economics, Statistics or any other equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in the relevant discipline will be an added advantage ;
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Knowledge of the public sector budget process and fiscal policy;
• Knowledge of the Constitution, relevant laws and legislations governing public finance;
• Flair of parliamentary practice and procedures;
• Proficiency in econometric modelling, statistical analysis and use of spread sheets;
• Proficiency in computer application skills; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance.
• Meet with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.