National Treasury announces 244 vacancies for senior economist/statistician

The State Department for Economic Planning under the National Treasury has announced 244 vacancies for the position of Senior Economist/Statistician, CSG 8, Job Group ‘N’.

In an internal advertisement released on Tuesday, the department said the positions offer a basic monthly salary ranging from Sh52,330 to Sh96,130.

This will have additional allowances including a house allowance of Sh35,000, a commuter allowance of Sh8,000, and a leave allowance of Sh6,000 per year.

The terms of service are permanent and pensionable.

Requirements for appointment

Applicants have served in the grade of Economist/Statistician I for at least three years, hold a bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and Finance, Economics and Statistics, or any equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.

Applicants should also be members of a relevant professional body, possess computer application skills from a recognised institution and demonstrate merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and responsibilities

Selected candidates will be responsible for a broad range of policy, research and planning functions.

These include preparing sectoral policy briefs, reviews and reports, initiating and participating in sectoral planning, monitoring and evaluating the implementation of development policies, programs, and projects, and disseminating national policies and strategies at the community level.

They will also be expected to conduct studies to inform economic development and address cross-cutting socioeconomic issues, coordinate budget preparation and monitoring, evaluate and analyse economic trends, and participate in development planning.

Other duties include developing macroeconomic models and sub-sector forecasts for Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), preparing reports on sectoral performance and national and sector-specific progress, coordinating government and stakeholder surveys.

Application process

Interested and qualified candidates are required to complete the PSC 2 (Revised 2016) form, which is available at the Public Service Commission website, www.publicservice.go.ke

Applications must be addressed to: The Principal Secretary, State Department for Economic Planning, PO Box 30005-00100, Nairobi

They can be hand-delivered to the department’s offices on 3rd Floor, Room 324, Treasury Building, between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

They can be sent by email to [email protected], no later than July 30, 2025, 5pm.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Shortlisted candidates must produce their ID, academic and professional certificates, and other supporting documents during interviews.

The department is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, encouraging applications from youth, women, marginalized groups, and persons with disabilities.