Vihiga County County Director Budget, Expenditure and Policy Jobs in Kenya

Vihiga County County Director Budget, Expenditure and Policy Jobs in Kenya



Duties and responsibilities

  • Head the day- to-day activities of the directorate of Budget, Expenditure and Policy;

  • Coordinating the development of Budget Policy, Budget Systems and reforms;

  • Coordinating the overall County Resource Allocation in line with the County Policy, Annual Development Plan and County Integrated Development Plan (CIDP);

  • Advising the accounting officers on budgetary requirements for departments, budget planning and implementation;

  • Coordinating capacity building in the Budget Department;

  • Preparing and compiling Annual and Supplementary Budget Estimates, County Fiscal Strategy Paper, BROP, Budget Execution Report, Revenue Estimates and other budgetary reports;

  • Undertaking risk assessment and management of the Budget;

  • Ensuring the county departments adhere to program- based budgeting and capturing the same in IFMIS using plan to budget module;

  • Coordinating the preparations of the county departments’ Public Expenditure Reviews and the Sectorial reports;

  • Coordination of public reforms to ensure the public participates fully in the Budget making process.

    Core Competencies

  • Have excellent report writing skills;

  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

  • Have a practical knowledge of computer systems including internet navigation, Excel Spreadsheets and various Microsoft Office applications;

  • Must be familiar with IFMIS Hyperion Budget Module;

  • Be a team player and a strategic thinker;

  • Have sound leadership and management skills especially necessary in handling of the County Assembly;

  • Be self- driven and able to work within tight deadlines.

    Minimum
    Requirements


  • Served for cumulative ten (10) years, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Principal Budget Officer, Job Group ‘M’ and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;

  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Commerce (Accounting or Finance option), Business Management, Business Administration, Economics or any other relevant field;

  • Must be in possession of CPA(K)/ACCA Part II of the Accountancy Profession;

  • A certified Senior Management Course from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;

  • Must have a relevant Master’s Degree;

  • Well conversant with Public Financial Management Laws and Regulations;

  • Demonstrated understanding of National and County development goals, policies and objectives, national values and principle of governance;

  • Must satisfy the provisions of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.


    How to Apply

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