Republic
of Kenya
Office of
the Controller of Budget
The Office of the Controller of Budget is an independent Office
established under Article 228 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Pursuant to Article 252 (1) (c) of the Constitution, the Office seeks to
recruit highly qualified and competent staff to fill the following vacant
positions.
Position:
County Budget Coordinators
Ref: COB
– CBC/ COB 6
6 Posts
Reporting to the Chief Fiscal Analyst – County Governments, the
successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing the performance of the
county government budgets and preparation of periodic and special reports.
Preference will be given to candidates who hail from the following
counties Mombasa, Kilifi, Laikipia, Tharaka Nithi, Vihiga and Marsabit.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Day to day running and management of the County Budget Office
- Analyze the performance of the county government budgets
- Organize public participation programs on budget implementation in the counties
- Prepare quarterly, annual and special reports on implementation of the budgets of the county governments
- Verify supporting documents for withdrawal of funds from county Revenue Funds and process all requisitions for withdrawals
- Analyze county government budgets by sector, sub-sector, economic classifications, programs and projects
- Monitor and analyze monthly expenditure returns from the county governments
- Any other relevant duties assigned by Chief Fiscal Analyst – County Governments
Required
Education, Skills and Experience:
- Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Statistics or its equivalent from a recognized University
- Must have a Master’s Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, Statistics or its equivalent from a recognized University
- Must be well versed with the Constitution of Kenya
- Must have at least 3 years relevant work experience
- Membership of a professional body for accountants recognized by law will be an added advantage
Additional
Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Integrity
- Team Player
- Excellent computer skills
- Sound knowledge of relevant laws, government regulations and policies
Terms and Conditions of Service: The successful candidates for the above
positions will be offered a competitive remuneration package and will be
appointed on a three (3) years contract term renewable on satisfactory
performance.
Application
Process
Qualified interested candidates should submit their applications quoting
the job title and the job reference on both the envelope and the cover letter.
Enclose a detailed and up-to-date curriculum vitae, indicating your
current remuneration, e-mail and reliable daytime telephone contacts, together
with copies of your certificates, testimonials and national identity card.
You should also give the names of two referees who must be familiar with
your previous work/academic experience indicating their telephone, postal and
email addresses.
Applications
should be addressed to:
The Controller of Budget
Bima House 12th Floor, Harambee Avenue.
P.O Box 35616-00100
Nairobi
The closing date is 12th April, 2014.
Only complete applications received by this deadline will be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Office of the Controller of Budget is an equal opportunity employer.
