Job Description
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A prosperous county in economic, social and political development with residents enjoying high quality of life. MISSION To foster equitable and sustained socio-economic development through effective and efficient mobilization and utilization of available resources. ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS The county is composed of six Constituencies, 15 administrative divisions namely: Ainamoi,Belgut, Kabianga, Bureti, Roret, Cheborge, Sigowet and Soin. Other Admibnistrative Divisions are: Kunyak, Chilchila, Kamasian, Kipkelion, Londiani, Sorget and Chepseon. These are further su-devided into 85 locations that are further sub-divided into sub-locations. It covers an area of2, sq. km.
Duties and Responsibilities
A Deputy Director, Budget will be responsible for the preparation of budget and ensuring departments’ adherence to budget ceilings. Specific duties and responsibilities at this level shall entail: –
Control of budgetary commitments; Financial evaluation and processing of major policy changes (i.e. changes with substantial financial implications) within a Department Incorporation of State Corporations budgets and other agencies funded in the parent Departments budget, release of funds for State Corporations and monitoring the use of their financial resources; Monitoring and servicing of guaranteed loans by State Corporations and taking follow up action on the recovery of funds owed to the Government; Monitoring and review of programme implementation and taking corrective measures; Timely issuance of Authority-to-Incur Expenditure (AIE) to various spending points, particularly to the departments and ensuring that AIEs are consistent with quarterly ceilings; and Undertaking risk management for the Department.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must:
Have served in the grade of Senior Principal Finance Officer/Assistant Director of Budget or an equivalent position in the Public Service for at least three years; Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Economics, Finance, Commerce or in a financial related discipline from a recognized university; Attended a Strategic Leadership Course lasting not less than four weeks; and Shown outstanding capability in Financial Management.