Director of Economic Planning and Budgeting at County Government of Tana River

V/NO. 001/2023

Duties and responsibilities

• Consolidating and prioritizing of areas for allocation of county financial resources;
• Identifying programmes at the county and consolidating programmes at the sub county and ward level for inclusion in the programme-based budget;
• Issuing guideline of the budget process to be followed by all county offices;
• Coordinate in preparation of County Planning &Budgeting Documents (CADP, CBROP, CFSP, PBBs);
• Publishing and publicizing all Budgetary and Planning documents;
• Preparing and submitting the relevant draft bills to the County Assembly;
• Ensure meaningful engagement of citizens in Planning and Budgetary process;
• Undertaking capacity building of the staff at the county level;
• Ensuring that county development plans are aligned to national economic policies;
• Develop a framework for monitoring and evaluation of county projects &programmes;
• Dealing with county assembly inquiries and issues pertaining to budget and economic planning matters;
• Advising the county departments on budget management;
• Analyze he risks involved in new and existing budget policies; and
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirement for Appointment

• Served in the grade of Deputy Director of Budget/Finance or its equivalent for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Economics, Finance, Commerce or in a financial related discipline from a recognized university;
• Financial management and administrative skills;
• Attended Strategic leadership development Programme from a recognised institution;
• Have shown exemplary leadership qualities; 
• Demonstrated a clear understanding of County Development Policies, goals and objectives.
• Possession of CPA (K)or its equivalent will be an added advantage;
• Have a very good Microsoft excel and analytical skills;