Kakamega County Statisticians, Principal Economist and Economists Jobs in Kenya

Republic of Kenya
 

County Government of Kakamega
 

County Public Service Board
 

Vacancies: Pursuant to the Constitution of Kenya (2010) and the County Government Act No. 17 of 2012, the County Government of Kakamega invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions:-

A. Statistician I

Job Group ‘P’ 

(1 Post)
 

An Officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Officer.
 

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Duties will include:

• Computation of statistical data;


• Carrying out surveys;


• Preparation of bulletins and reports at County level;


• Control and coordination of statistical activities;


• Advising the Chief Officer on administration of the Central Bureau of Statistics or project monitoring division at the County level; and


• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• Served as senior Statistician I for at least three (3) years;


• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability coupled with appreciation of the County’s economic development needs and strategies and production of statistical data;


• Attended a senior management course;


• Demonstrated high administrative capacity coupled with broad experience in the production of statistical data;


• Attained qualifications in Statistics of at least a Master of Arts (MA); OR


• Master of Science (MSC); OR


• Master of Philosophy (Mphil) level; OR


• Equivalent recognized qualifications.

Terms of Service: Contract
 

B. Statistician II

Job Group ‘K’ 

(2 Posts)
 

An Officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Officer.
 

Duties and Responsibilities
 

Duties will include:

• Drawing up survey questionnaires;


• Setting up control procedures for receiving returns and taking the necessary action;


• Collection, computerization and analysis of data;


• Writing and submitting reports on specific assignments; and


• Directing and supervising technical and other supporting staff; and


• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• A minimum of Upper Second Class Honors Degree in Economics/Economics and Mathematics / Economics and Statistics from a recognized university; OR


• A minimum of Upper Second Class Honors Degree in Statistics with appropriate specialization from a recognized university/institution; OR


• A Post-graduate Bachelor of Philosophy Degree in Economics from a university or equivalent institution recognized in Kenya; OR


• A Post-graduate Diploma; OR


• Master’s Degree in Economics/Economics and Mathematics/Economics and Statistics from a recognized university.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
 

C. Principal Economist I

Job Group ‘P’ 

(1 Post)
 

An Officer at this level will be responsible to the Chief Officer, Department of Finance and Economic.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Economic Planning activities of the County;


• 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 Head of Planning and statistical division in the Department of Finance and Economic Planning; and


• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• Served at the level of Senior Economist I for at least three (3) years in Public Service;


• Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability;


• Attained qualification in Economics or Statistics of at least a Master’s Degree in Arts (MA) or Master of Science (MSC) or Master of Philosophy (Mphil) level or equivalent qualifications from a university recognized in Kenya;


• Attended senior management course lasting four (4) weeks or more; and


• Satisfy requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Terms of Service: Contract

D. Economist II

Job Group ‘K’ 

(3 Posts)

An Officer at this level will be responsible to the Principal Economist I.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing economic planning data;


• Economic analysis;


• Formulating and developing strategies, identifying, preparing and evaluating development projects and programmes and monitoring their implementation;


• Conducting feasibility studies;


• Determining project viability and setting project priorities;


• Collecting, collating and analyzing data relating to production and marketing of agricultural/industrial products;


• Computerization and analysis of data;


• Writing and submitting reports on specific assignments;


• Controlling and supervising technical and other supporting staff under his/her watch; and


• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements for Appointment

• A minimum of Upper Second Class Honors Degree in Economics / Economics and Mathematics / Economics and Statistics from a recognized university/institution; OR


• A minimum of Upper Second Class Honors Degree in Economics/Economics and Mathematics / Economics and Statistics with a bias towards Computer Science Operation Research, Survey Techniques and Demographic Techniques from a recognized university/institution; OR


• A Post-graduate Bachelor of Philosophy Degree in Economics from a university recognized in Kenya; OR


• A Post-graduate Diploma or Master’s Degree in Economics/Economics and Mathematics/Economics and Statistics; and


• Satisfy requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
 

Note: applicants for the positions of Job Group ‘J’ and above are required to get clearance from the following institutions to meet requirements of chapter six:

• Kenya Revenue Authority


• Higher Education Loans Board


• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission


• Criminal Investigation Department


• Credit Reference Bureau

Copies of these clearances MUST be attached to the applications.

How to Apply
 

All applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport, and any other supporting documents. 

The positions applied for should be indicated on top of the envelope.

Kakamega County residents will be required to indicate their Constituency of origin.

Applications should be submitted to: 

Secretary/CEO

County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 458-50100
Kakamega

Hand delivered applications can be submitted at County Public Service Board’s Reception located at former Provincial Headquarters, Block ‘B’ 2nd Floor.

All applications should reach this office on or before 3rd March 2015.

County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer, all are encouraged to apply.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Secretary/CEO
County Public Service Board