Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, June 27 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
REF: TUR/CPSB/039/2022/2023; DIRECTOR BUDGET, JOB GROUP “R”, POSITION: ONE (1).
• The County Director Budget will be responsible to the County Chief Officer in interpretation and implementation of the Public Finance Management Act, 2012, regulations, rules and any other related laws which may be enacted to guide the budget function in the county.

Duties and responsibilities
• Preparation of budget and ensuring units’ adherence to the budget ceilings;
• Control of budgetary commitments;
• Financial evaluation and processing of major policy changes (i.e change will substantial financial implications) within the programs/projects;
• Monitoring and review of programmes implementation and taking corrective measures;
• Coordinating budget preparation process;
• Developing improved budgetary practices and systems within the county public service;
• Monitoring and reviewing of financial and physical implementation of projects and programmmes and initiating corrective measures;
• Initiating policy changes with regard to the overall expenditure patterns;
• Undertaking risk analysis in budget management;
• Undertaking risk management for flagship projects /programs;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirement for appointment
For appointment in this grade, a candidate must have: -
• Served in the grade of Deputy Director of Budget for a minimum period of three (3) years or in any comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Public Sector;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following discipline: Economics, Commerce, (Accounting or Finance Option), Business Administration/Business Management (Accounting or Finance Option), Finance, Accounting or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following discipline: Business Management, Economics, Finance or in any other related qualification from a recognized institution will be added advantage;
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) in good standing;
• Attended Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution in Kenya;
• Certificate in Computer Application from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding for national goals, policies, objectives and the ability to relate them to the budgeting function
• Terms of Service: Local Contract (3 Years)




Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Written applications, CV’s copies of Certificates, Testimonials and Identity Card should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side the position being applied for and addressed to:
The Secretary,
Turkana County Public Service Board,
P.O. BOX 05, Lodwar, – 30500.
OR

Delivered by hand at the reception desk at Turkana County Public Service Board Offices located along Nawoitorong road opposite Lodwar Club located off Kitale –Lodwar highway so as to reach the undersigned on or before Friday 7th July, 2023 by 5.00pm (East African Time).

Important information to all candidates;
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Any form of canvassing or lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification
• Note that it is a criminal offense to submit fake/forged documents

N/B Youth, Women and Persons Living with disability (PWDs) are encouraged to apply



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