The
Office of the Controller of Budget is an independent Office established under
Article 228 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Its
core mandate is to oversee implementation of the budgets of the National and
County governments, approve withdrawals from the Consolidated Fund (Article
206), County Revenue Fund (Article 207) and Equalisation Fund (Article 204) and
report on Budget Implementation to Parliament every four months.
Research
Officer
Grade COB 7
1 Post
Reporting to the Principal Research & Planning Officer, the officer will be responsible for implementation of the research policies, systems and procedures considering best practices for research.
Grade COB 7
1 Post
Reporting to the Principal Research & Planning Officer, the officer will be responsible for implementation of the research policies, systems and procedures considering best practices for research.
Key
Responsibilities
- Implement
research and planning strategy, policies, systems and procedures on budget
implementation;
- Implement
the strategic plan of the institution;
- Collate
and analyzes macro-economic, socio-economic and fiscal data;
- Undertake
objective research and analysis on budget implementation in policy issues
with the ultimate goal of advising on improvement in budget
implementation;
- Collaborate
with external research institutions, policy makers and other stakeholders;
- Implement
the organization’s research and planning assignments;
- Prepare
and implement the departmental work plans;
- Prepare
research and planning reports;
- Research
and carry out presentations as required by the Controller of Budget.
Requirements for the position
- A
Bachelors degree in either Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Business
Administration, Social Science or its equivalent from a recognized
university
- Must
have at least 2 years relevant work experience.
- Must
be versed with the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
- Broad
knowledge of Research and project management.
Required Skills and Personal Attributes
- Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills
- Integrity
- Team
player
- Knowledge
of Public Finance Management Act
Terms and Conditions of Service: Successful candidates
for the above positions will be offered a competitive remuneration package and
will be appointed on a three (3) year contract term.
Senior Fiscal Analyst
Grade COB 6
1 Post
Reporting to the Principal Fiscal
Analyst, the officer will be responsible for analyzing the performance of the
National and County governments budgets and preparation of periodic and adhoc
reports.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor monthly budget absorptions by Ministries,
Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and County governments;
- Verify supporting documents for requisitions
for withdrawal requests from public funds.
- Continuously monitor monthly expenditure
returns.
- Prepare quarterly budget implementation review
reports for County and National governments.
- Monitor expenditure trends by economic
classification for national and county governments.
- Prepare annual/ adhoc reports to the Executive
and the Legislature
- Conduct macro and micro economic budget
analysis
- Analyze periodic National and County
government budget reports
Requirements for the position:
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Economics,
Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Social Sciences or its
equivalent from a recognized university;
- Must be well versed with the Constitution of
Kenya, 2010;
- Must have at least 3 years relevant work
experience.
- A Masters degree in Economics, Business
Administration, Commerce, Finance, Social Sciences or its equivalent from
a recognized university will be an added advantage
Required Skills and Personal
Attributes
- Leadership skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills
- Integrity
- Good corporate governance
- Team player
- Sound knowledge of relevant laws and
government regulations and policies.
- Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act,
2012.
Fiscal Analyst
Grade COB 7
2 Posts
Reporting to the Senior Fiscal Analyst, the officer will be responsible for undertaking analysis and scrutiny of National government budget and the County government budgets.
Reporting to the Senior Fiscal Analyst, the officer will be responsible for undertaking analysis and scrutiny of National government budget and the County government budgets.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor monthly budget implementation for the
National Government;
- Verify supporting documents for withdrawal
requests from public funds;
- Analyze monthly expenditure returns and
monitor expenditure trends;
- Prepare quarterly, annual and special reports
on budget implementation for the Legislature and the Executive;
- Undertake macro and micro economic budget
analysis.
Requirements for the position
- Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business
Administration, Commerce, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Social Sciences
or its relevant from a recognized institution
- Must be well versed with the Constitution of
Kenya, 2010.
- At least 2 years relevant work experience
Required Skills & Personal
Attributes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills
- Integrity
- Team player
- Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act
Terms and Conditions of Service: Successful candidates for the above positions will
be offered a competitive remuneration package and will be appointed on a three
(3) year contract term.
Internal Auditor
Grade COB 6
5 Posts
Reporting to the Chief Internal
Auditor, the officer will be responsible for implementing internal audit
policies, systems and procedures in line with the audit plan.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement internal control systems for the
organization;
- Implement and maintains internal audit policy,
systems and procedures;
- Implement the audit plan;
- Prepare periodic/adhoc audit reports;
- Undertake internal audits in accordance with
generally accepted international auditing standards;
- Operationalize the organization’s compliance
with statutes, regulations and government guidelines;
- Undertake forensic investigations;
- Verify correctness and validity of pension
claims;
Requirements for the position
- Must have a Bachelors degree in Business
Administration, Commerce Finance/Accounting or its equivalent from a
recognized university;
- Must have at least 3 years relevant work
experience;
- Must be a qualified Accountant;
- Must be well versed with the Constitution of
Kenya, 2010;
- Must be an active member of a relevant
professional body with good standing;
Required Skills and Personal
Attributes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills
- Integrity
- Team player
Terms and Conditions of Service: Successful candidates for the above positions will
be offered a competitive remuneration package and will be appointed on a three
(3) year contract term.
Personal Assistant
Grade COB
5
1 Post
Reporting to the Controller of Budget, the officer will be responsible for providing technical and operational support to the Controller of Budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide full administration support to the
Controller of Budget;
- Prepare correspondence on behalf of the
Controller of Budget including drafting of general responses;
- Responsible for travel and accommodation
logistics for the Controller of Budget;
- Produce documents, briefing papers, reports
and presentations;
- Establish a good rapport with stakeholders;
- Responsible for comprehensive diary
management;
- Responsible for organization of meetings,
taking of minutes and follow-up action.
Requirements for the position
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Economics,
Finance, Business Administration, Social Sciences or its equivalent from a
recognized university
- Must have minimum of five (5) years relevant
work experience preferably gained in providing support to a top Executive;
- Must be well versed with the Constitution of
Kenya, 2010;
- A Masters degree in Economics, Finance,
Business Administration, Social Sciences or its equivalent from a
recognized university will be an added advantage
Required Skills and Personal
Attributes
- Excellent Leadership skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills
- Integrity
- Good corporate governance
- Team player
- Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act
Terms and Conditions of Service: Successful candidates for the above positions will
be offered a competitive remuneration package and will be appointed on a three
(3) year contract term.
Principal Research & Planning Officer
Grade COB 5
1 Post
Reporting to the Director Research & Planning, the officer will be responsible for implementing the strategic plan of the institution, research policies, systems and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement research and planning
strategy, policies, systems and procedures on budget implementation;
- Ensure implementation of the strategic plan of
the institution;
- Collate and analyze macro-economic,
socio-economic and fiscal data;
- Ensure objective research and analysis on
budget implementation in policy issues with the ultimate goal of advising
on improvement in budget implementation;
- Collaborate with external research
institutions, policy makers and other stakeholders;
- Ensure implementation of the organization’s
research and planning assignments;
- Oversee the preparation and implementation of
the departmental work plans;
- Undertake research and prepare presentations
as required by the Controller of Budget;
- Coordinate preparation of research and
planning reports.
Requirements for the position
- Must have a Bachelors degree in either
Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Business Administration, Social Sciences,
Finance or its equivalent from a recognized university;
- Must be well versed with the Constitution of
Kenya 2010;
- Must have at least 5 years relevant work
experience;
- Broad knowledge of Research work and Project
Management;
- A Masters degree in Economics, Statistics,
Commerce, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Finance or its
equivalent from a recognized university will be an added advantage.
Required Skills and Personal
Attributes
- Leadership skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills
- Integrity
- Good corporate governance
- Team player
- Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act
Terms and Conditions of Service: Successful candidates for the above positions will
be offered a competitive remuneration package and will be appointed on a three
(3) year contract term.
Senior Internal Auditor
Grade COB
5
1 Post
Reporting to the Chief Internal Auditor, the officer will be responsible for the implementation of appropriate internal control systems
Key responsibilities
- Implement appropriate internal control systems
for the organization
- Implement internal audit policies, systems and
procedures,
- Implement audit plans;
- Compile periodic and special audit reports;
- Undertake internal audit in accordance with generally
accepted auditing standards;
- Implement risk mitigation strategies and
policies;
- Carry out post audit reviews to ensure
implementation of agreed corrective action plans;
- Continuously review procedures and policies to
ensure that adequate controls are in place;
- Execute special assignments as per the
specified terms of reference;
- Verify correctness and validity of pension
claims;
- Approve payment of pensions claims.
Requirements for the position
- Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in either
Business Administration, Commerce, Finance or its equivalent from a
recognized university;
- Must be a Certified Public Accountant;
- Must have at least 5 years experience in an
auditing environment at management level;
- Must be well versed with the Constitution of
Kenya, 2010;
- Must be an active member of a relevant
professional body with good standing;
- A Masters Degree in Business Administration,
Commerce, Finance or its equivalent from a recognized university will be
an added advantage.
Required skills and personal
attributes
- Leadership skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills
- Integrity
- Team player
- Should be conversant with the Constitution of
Kenya
Terms and Conditions of Service: Successful candidates for the above positions will
be offered a competitive remuneration package and will be appointed on a three
(3) year contract term.
Manager, Human Resources &
Administration
Grade COB
5
1 Post
Reporting to the Chief Manager HR
& Administration, the officer will be responsible for review and
implementation of Human Resources & Administration policies and strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and review Human Resources &
Administrative policies and strategies;
- Implement performance management system;
- Administer competitive compensation strategies
and systems;
- Design the necessary staff database;
- Operationalize the succession plan;
- Maintain and review staff establishment;
- Implement a competitive compensation scheme
for staff;
- Implement the staff development plan;
- Implement staff induction, mentoring and
coaching policy framework;
- Oversee the management of service providers;
- Ensure proper management of organization’s
physical assets;
- Develop and implement of health, safety and
environmental policies.
Requirements for the position
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Human
Resource Management, Business Administration, Social Science or its
equivalent from a recognized university;
- Must have at least 5 years experience in HRM/
Administration;
- Must be well versed with the Constitution of
Kenya, 2010;
- Sound knowledge of Labour Laws and Employment
Act 2007;
- Must be an active member of a relevant
professional body with good standing;
- A Masters degree in Human Resource Management,
Business Administration, Social Science or its equivalent from a
recognized university will be an added advantage.
Required Skills and Personal
Attributes
- Leadership skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills
- Integrity
- Good corporate governance
- Team player
- Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act
Terms and Conditions of Service: Successful candidates for the above positions will
be offered a competitive remuneration package and will be appointed on a three
(3) year contract term.
Director, Legal Affairs
Grade COB
3
1 Post
Reporting to the Controller of Budget, the officer will be responsible for formulation and implementation of Legal, Governance and Compliance policies, systems and procedures and overseeing research on legal matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Head the Legal Services Directorate;
- Advise management on legal, governance and
compliance issues;
- Formulate legal, governance & compliance
strategic direction aligned to government policies and the Constitution;
- Oversee implementation of legal, governance
& compliance policies, systems and procedures;
- Ensure compilation of reports on Legal,
Governance & Compliance;
- Initiate research on legal issues;
- Provide legal counsel on legal and legislative
issues impacting on the Office;
- Advise on any legal issues that may arise in
the course of executing the mandate of the office;
- Oversee drawing of contracts and agreements
for the organization;
- Advise and ensure compliance with legal and
regulatory requirements;
- Ensure safe custody of legal documents.
Requirements for the position:
- Must have a Masters degree in Law from a
recognized university;
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Law from a
recognized university;
- Must have a Postgraduate Diploma in Law;
- Must have at least 10 years’ relevant work
experience at senior management level;
- Must be an Advocate of the High Court;
- Must be thoroughly conversant with the
Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
- Sound knowledge of relevant laws, government
policies and regulations.
Required Skills and Personal
Attributes
- Excellent Leadership skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills
- Integrity
- Team player
- Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act
Manager, Legal Affairs
Grade COB 5
1 Post
Reporting to the Director Legal
Affairs, the officer will ensure implementation of legal policies, systems and
procedures and undertake research on legal matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the management of the legal
affairs of the organization;
- Implement legal policies, systems and
procedures;
- Prepare reports on legal matters;
- Custodian of all legal instruments;
- Drawing of contracts and agreements for the organization;
- In consultation with the Director Legal
Affairs, responsible for representation of the office in any litigation;
- Develop mechanisms for mediation and
conciliation by the office where appropriate;
- Make recommendations on legal interventions
required to ensure compliance with the Constitution;
- Undertake research on various legal aspects
and processes relating to the mandate of the office.
Requirements for the position:
- Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a
recognized university;
- Must have a Postgraduate Diploma in Law;
- Must have at least 5 years’ relevant
experience at management level;
- Must be an Advocate of the High Court;
- Must be well versed with the Constitution of
Kenya;
- Sound knowledge or relevant laws, government
policies and regulations;
- A Masters Degree in Law from a recognized
university will be an added advantage
Required Skills and Personal
Attributes
- Excellent leadership skills;
- A team player with excellent communication and
interpersonal skills;
- Integrity;
- Knowledge of the Public Finance Management
Act;
- Ability to articulate and interpret and
national / county policies and development goals
Terms and Conditions of Service: Successful candidates for the above positions will
be offered a competitive remuneration package and will be appointed on a three
(3) year contract term.
Application Process
Qualified interested candidates
should submit their applications quoting the job title on both the envelope and
the cover letter.
Enclose a detailed and up-to-date curriculum vitae, indicating your current remuneration, Home County, e-mail address 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 15th September, 2015.
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.