Deputy Chief Economist Ministry of Devolution and Planning Job at Public Service Commission

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years, three of which should have been in the grade of Senior Economist/Statistician I, Job Group ‘N’ and above;
• A Bachelors degree in Economics, Statistics or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• A Masters degree in Economics or Statistics or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;  attended a Strategic Leadership Course in a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated outstanding professional competence, ability and integrity as reflected in work performance and results; and
• Managerial experience necessary for the effective management of staff.

Responsibilities for the Deputy Economist Job

•  An officer at this level will assist the Chief Economist/Deputy Director of Statistics in the day-to-day administration of the Planning division or the Central Bureau of Statistics or a Central Planning and Project monitoring Division in a Ministry.
•  General direction of the economic planning function and production of statistical data at national level;
• Preparation of National Development plans, strategies, policies and programmes;
• Monitoring and evaluation of policies and programmes;
• Collation and presentation of statistical data in the form of survey reports and bulletins in Ministries; and
• Directing, controlling and coordinating the various planning or statistical activities of professional and supporting staff within the Planning Departments.