Job Description
Deputy Director Economic Planning, Job Group ‘Q’ One (1 Post), Advert No. CPSB/59/2023
He/she will assist the Director Economic Planning in the day-to-day administration of the County Planning
Directorate.
Duties and Responsibilities
i) General directing of the economic planning function and producing statistical data at the County level.
ii) Preparing County Development plans, strategies, policies and programmes.
iii) Monitoring and Evaluating policies and programmes.
iv) Collating and presenting statistical data in the form of survey reports and bulletins in departments; and
v) Directing, controlling, and coordinating of all the various planning or statistical activities of professional
and supporting staff within the Planning Departments as well as those serving in similar capacities in
other ministries.
Requirements for Appointment.
For appointment to this position an officer must have;
i) Served at the level of Principal Economist/Principal Statistical for at least (3) years or 5 years in a
comparable and relevant position in the field of economics, policy research and statistics in the private
Sector.
ii) Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Economics and Mathematics and Economics and
Statistics from a recognized institution or its equivalent recognized institution;
iii) Attained qualifications in Economics or Statistics of at least Masters of Arts (MA), Masters of Science
(MSc.) or Master of Philosophy (MPhil.) level or their equivalent recognized qualifications will be an
added advantage
iv) Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks or
equivalent from a recognized institution;
v) Demonstrated outstanding professional competence, ability and integrity as reflected in work
performance and results.
vi) Managerial experience necessary for the effective management of staff;
vii) Computer applications certificate