Economic Advisor Jobs in Kenya - County Government of Kajiado

Duties and responsibilities
The officer will be responsible to the H.E the Governor for:-

Preparing policy briefs on macroeconomic financial and monetary policy issues

Analysing economic issues in close collaboration with state departments responsible for finance and planning

Mobilizing resources to enhance the revenue base for the county government

Contributing to the coordination of county government’s relations with bilateral and multilateral donors

Conducting and/or coordinating economic research on topics of strategic interest to the governor

Briefing the Governor on a monthly or more regular basis on the latest economic development and emerging issues.

Advising the Governor and the county committees on all aspects of economics, financial and fiscal policy

Attending to sectoral issues related to regional and international cooperation

Providing advice on trade, international economic and financial market policies including addressing the impact of the global financial crisis

Providing policy advice on strategic and operational issues relating to economic development

Undertaking any other assignments as may be directed by the Governor.
Requirement for appointment
For appointment to this position a candidate must:

Be a Kenyan citizen

Be a holder of at least a first degree from a university recognised in Kenya

Have knowledge experience and a distinguished career of not less than ten(10) years in finance and economic planning and

Satisfy the requirement of chapter six of the constitution
NB: A Master’s degree in a related field is an added advantage
How to apply
All interested candidates are welcome to submit their applications together with copies of their detailed CV’s, academic and professional certificates, testimonials and copies of their national identity card or passport in clearly marked envelopes indicating the position they have applied for.
Hard copies of applications should be delivered to the office of the Governor Kajiado county or soft copies through email kajiadocountysecretary [at] gmail.com on or before 30th August, 2013
Interim County Secretary
County Government of Kajiado