Director- Socio-Economic Planning - JG- R

For appointment to the grade, a candidate must have: - Bachelor's Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Economics, Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and Finance or Economics and Statistics from a recognized institution; Master's Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Economics (Policy Management, Multilateral Trading Systems, Econometrics, Public Finance, Development, Environment, Health, Agriculture, International Trade and Finance, Cooperation and Human Development, Transport, Labour, Industrial), Statistics, Project Planning and Management, Philosophy in Economics, Public Policy, Economics of Development, Rural Economics from a recognized institution; Certificate in Strategic Leadership Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution Membership to a relevant professional body; At least twelve (12) years' relevant experience in Socio-Economic Planning, three (3) of which must be in a senior management position in public or private sector. Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; Demonstrated professional competence and managerial capability coupled with appreciation of the county's economic development needs and strategies and production of statistical data; and Demonstrated high administrative capability coupled with broad experience in economic planning, policy analysis and research or the production of statistical data. Have demonstrated outstanding professional competence and wide experience in sectoral policy formulation and implementation matched with clear appreciation of county's economic needs; and Have demonstrated a high degree of administrative ability and leadership.