Job Description
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – PLANNING AND BUDGETING, JOB GRADE – EACC “5”
(1 POST), REF: EACC/FP/ADPB/18
Job Profile
Reporting to the Deputy Director – Planning and Budgeting, the job holder is responsible
for providing technical support in the coordination of Strategic Planning and
management; annual planning and budgeting; budget implementation, monitoring and
reporting, and financial resource mobilization.
Duties and Responsibilities
i. Coordinating the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the Commission
Strategic plan;
ii. Coordinating planning and execution of budgeting and planning programmes;
iii. Overseeing the preparation and implementation of annual plans and budgets;
iv. Liaising with The National Treasury, development partners and other entities to
ensure timely mobilisation of funds;
v. Overseeing timely preparation and dissemination of planning and budget related
reports and other financial reports;
vi. Supporting Monitoring and Evaluation of Commission’s programmes;
vii. Supporting and giving technical advice on planning and budget matters to other
Commission Departments.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment as the Assistant Director – Planning and Budgeting, a person must possess the following qualifications:
i. Minimum relevant work experience of twelve (12) years, three (3) of which should have been at the level of a Senior Officer or a comparable position in a reputable organization;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
iii. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) minimum mean grade of C+ or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
iv. Member of relevant professional body in good standing;
v. Strategic Leadership Development Programme (SLDP) lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution; and
vi. Knowledge of the Constitution and the Law.
Note: Master’s degree in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
In addition, the candidate must possess the following core competencies:
i. Leadership skills;
ii. Interpersonal skills;
iii. Ability to work under pressure;
iv. Negotiation skills;
v. Ability to build and lead cohesive teams; and
vi. Problem solving skills.
In addition to the qualifications set above applicants must further obtain clearances from the following:
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• Registration and good standing in relevant Professional Bodies
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.