Vacancy title:
Senior Economist I/Senior Statistician I - 2 Posts

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Science & Engineering, Civil & Government, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
County Government of Kitui

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, February 4 2026

Duty Station:
Kitui | Kitui

Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, January 18 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

This is a job advertisement for two positions as Senior Economist I/Senior Statistician I within the Kitui County Government. The positions are permanent and pensionable.

Responsibilities or duties

• Supervision of several Economists I/Statisticians I;
• Assisting in formulation of economic and statistical policies; and
• Initiation, implementation and appraisal of national, rural or urban development strategies and projects.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Be a Citizen of Kenya;
• Served at the level of Senior Economist II/Senior Statistician II, Job Group ‘M’ for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Economics and Mathematics or Economics and Statistics from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated administrative and professional competence in executing work at this level; and
• Attained qualifications in Economics or Statistics of at least Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MSc) or Master of Philosophy (MPhil.) level or their equivalent recognized qualifications.

Experience needed

Minimum of three (3) years of service at the level of Senior Economist II/Senior Statistician II, Job Group ‘M’.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Kitui County Government website: www.kitui.go.ke

Candidates should complete one KCPSB 2 Employment form. The completed KCPSB 2 Employment form, together with certified copies of applicant’s National Identity Card, professional certificates, academic certificates and transcripts, should be submitted to the Kitui County Public Service Board jobs portal on or before Wednesday 4th February, 2026.

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