Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 03, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Office of the Controller of Budget (OCOB) was established by the Constitution of Kenya 2010, under Article 228 and became operational upon the appointment of the Controller of budget on 27th August 2011. Prior to this, some of the functions of the Office of the Controller of Budget were performed by the Controller and Auditor General and the Treasury while others did not exist.
Reporting to the Senior Research and Planning Officer, this position is responsible for implementation of research policies, systems and procedures to guide research programs in the office of the Controller of Budget. The position is also responsible for monitoring implementation of strategic plan for the OCOB. .

Key Responsibilities:
• Undertake objective research and analysis on budget implementation matters
• Prepare research papers and policy briefs on budget implementation.
• Identify areas of research and prepare concept papers
• Collect and collate data on budget implementation
• Develop and update database on macro-economic and fiscal indicators relating to budget implementation matters and prepare briefs
• Prepare departmental work plan in line with the strategic plan
• Implement statistical plans to guide data collection and sharing with stakeholders
• Draft guidelines for policy formulation in the office of the Controller of Budget
• Review draft policies, laws and regulations on budget implementation matters
• Carry out review of planning and budget documents including Budget Review Outlook Paper (BROP), Budget Policy Statement ( BPS), County Budget Review Outlook Paper (CBROP) County Fiscal Strategy Paper (CFSP), and National Budget Estimates.
• Prepare progress reports on the implementation of strategic plans by the office of the Controller of Budget
• Implement the OCOB monitoring and evaluation framework in accordance with the COB Act, 2016
• Implement a business continuity plan for the department
• Any other relevant duties assigned by Senior Research and Planning Officer from time to time.

Required Education, Skills and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, Finance or its equivalent from a recognized university
• Must have at least 3 years’ experience in research and data analysis.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Integrity
• Team skills
• Knowledge of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 and the Public Finance Management Act, 2012.
• Compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
All positions will be appointed on permanent and pensionable terms of service. Successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package.

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Candidates shortlisted for interviews for the above positions will be required to submit the following;
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Applications should be sent by post or hand delivered to our office addressed to:
The Controller of Budget
Bima House 12th Floor, Harambee Avenue.
P.O Box 35616-00100 Nairobi
so as to reach the Office of the Controller of Budget NOT LATER THAN 16th February, 2021 AT 5.00PM.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Office of the Controller of Budget is an equal opportunity employer.

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