Director-Economic Planning and County Development at Laikipia County Government

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities

The Director will be responsible to the Chief Officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:- advising on economic policy and planning and statistics management in the county; co-convening of various sub-sectors in the annual budgetary preparation process of the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF); overseeing preparation of inter-sectoral programs and sector specific plans; overseeing preparation and implementation of sector plans and county strategic plans; providing support in the preparation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of County Performance Contracts; undertaking monitoring and evaluation of projects and programs; preparing and submitting reports on projects and programs; and supervising, mentoring and guiding staff in the Department. In addition, the Director will spearhead the development, implementation of the directorate’s strategic objectives and plans, performance contracts and appraisal systems; overseeing financial and assets management issues of the directorate; instituting operational accountability; ensuring compliance with principles of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity; and overall management and development of staff.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:

Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and Finance or Economics and Statistics from a recognized institution;
Have relevant knowledge and experience of not less than seven (7) years in a related area, three (3) of which should be at supervisory or managerial level;
Demonstrate high standard of professional competence and administrative capability required for effective planning, direction, control and coordination of Economic Planning Function; and
Demonstrate a clear understanding of National development policies, goals and objectives and ability to integrate them into the Economic Planning Function;
Have thorough understanding and respect of the diversity within the County;
Certificate in computer application skills
(Possession of a Masters degree in the relevant discipline will be an addedadvantage)