The Office of the Controller of Budget (OCOB) is an independent office established under Article 228 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 to oversee the implementation of the budgets of the national and county governments and report on them.
Pursuant to Article 252 (1) (c) of the Constitution, the OCOB seeks to recruit highly qualified and competent staff to fill the following vacant positions.
Positions
Director, Legal Services: 1 Position
This position is responsible for providing legal advice on litigation, dispute resolution, legal compliance, enforcement and advisory services.
It will also ensure the implementation of legal policies, systems, and procedures and undertake research on various legal and procedural matters under the legal services function.
Senior Internal Auditor: 2 Positions
This position is responsible for providing independent assurance on the effectiveness of OCOB internal control systems, risk assurance framework and the governance structure
Senior Research and Planning Officer: 1 Position
This position is responsible for developing and implementing of research policies, systems and procedures to guide research programs in the office of the Controller of Budget.
The position is also responsible for developing and monitoring the implementation of the strategic plan for the office of the Controller of Budget and conducting research on potential donors/partners
Legal Officer: 1 Position
This position is responsible for providing legal advice on litigation, dispute resolution, legal compliance, enforcement and advisory services.
Fiscal Analyst
This position is responsible for preparing the budget review reports, monitoring of budgetary performance and processing of requisitions.
Senior Support Staff: 1 Position
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
I. Carrying out photocopying, franking and document binding;
II. Ensuring cleanliness in offices and other facilities;
III. Moving and arranging office equipment and furniture;
IV. Ensuring office premises are locked and opened on time;
V. Ensuring proper sanitation;
VI. Collecting and disposing of litter;
VII.Collecting and delivering office items, documents, mail, parcels and
postage; and
VIII. Preparing and serving tea.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The terms of service for each position are specified in the Job Description.
Successful candidates will be offered a competitive remuneration package.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Qualified interested candidates should submit their applications quoting the job title on both the envelope and the cover letter.
Enclose a detailed and up-to-date curriculum vitae indicating your current remuneration, home county, e-mail address and reliable daytime telephone contacts, and copies of your certificates, testimonials and national identity card.
You should also provide the names of two referees who must be familiar with your previous work/academic experience indicating their telephone, postal and email addresses.
Please note that it is a criminal offence to provide false information and documents in the job application.
Upon being successful and granted an offer of employment, the successful candidate MUST present clearances and satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing copies of the following;
- Tax compliance certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
- Clearance certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB
- Clearance Form from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Applications should be sent by post or hand delivered to our office addressed to:
The Controller of Budget
Bima House 12th Floor, Harambee Avenue.
P.O Box 35616-00100 Nairobi
So as to reach the Office of the Controller of Budget by 24th September, 2024 at 5.00 pm.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Office of the Controller of Budget is an equal opportunity employer.