Vacancy title:
Director Budget

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Management, Accounting & Finance, Civil & Government]

Jobs at:
County Government of Kisumu

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, May 15 2026

Duty Station:
Kisumu | Kisumu

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 28 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

County Government of Kisumu invites applications from suitably qualified, motivated and pro- active individuals to fill vacancies in the following position: Director Budget, Job Group 'R'.

Terms of Service

Permanent and Pensionable

Salary

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh 127,340-182,890 p.m.

House Allowance: Ksh 35,000/= per month

Commuter Allowance: Ksh 16,000/= per month

Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service

Annual Leave: 30 working days

Medical Cover: As provided by the County Government of Kisumu

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating the preparation of the County planning cycle, culminating in the development of the county budget.
• Coordinating Accounting Units in the preparation of annual budget estimates and the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF).
• Leding and facilitating stakeholder consultations to inform planning and budgeting processes.
• Spearheading results-based planning initiatives and strengthened performance measurement frameworks.
• Overseeing risk management practices within the public finance sector to enhance accountability and sustainability;
• Leading the development and implementation of reforms in the budget process to improve efficiency and transparency;
• Formulating and guiding the development of budget policies aligned with strategic priorities; and
• Reviewing budget implementation to ensure alignment with overall policy objectives and the macroeconomic and fiscal framework

Requirements for appointment

• Be a Kenyan citizen;
• Cumulative service period of ten (10) relevant years' work experience, three (3) of which should have been at senior management level position;
• Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Finance or Accounts option), Economics, Finance or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Masters Degree in any of the following: Commerce, Accounting, Economics, Finance or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Microsoft Excel and IFMIS management skills;
• Demonstrated a high degree of professional and managerial ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Additional Notes

Those with foreign Degrees should have them authenticated by Commission for University Education (CUE). In addition, during the interview, they will be required to submit their academic certificates authenticated by the issuing institutions.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BOARD WILL ONLY CONTACT YOU FROM THE FOLLOWING TELEPHONE NUMBER: 0725881640. This applies to all communications with job applicants.

Chapter 6 requirements will only be required from successful candidates upon offer of job and not at the application stage.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure

The candidates should apply by downloading and filling application for employment form available on Application Link:https://cpsb.kisumu.go.ke/index.php/download/application-for-employment-form/ to be filled and submitted together with copies of certified academic and professional certificates. All applications should be physically delivered in a sealed envelope to Kisumu County Public Service Board offices indicating the position applied for on top of the envelope on or before 15^th May 2026 at 5.00p.m

Those with foreign Degrees should have them authenticated by Commission for University Education (CUE). In addition, during the interview, they will be required to submit their academic certificates authenticated by the issuing institutions.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE BOARD WILL ONLY CONTACT YOU FROM THE FOLLOWING TELEPHONE NUMBER: 0725881640. This applies to all communications with job applicants.

Chapter 6 requirements will only be required from successful candidates upon offer of job and not at the application stage.

DISCLAIMER:

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Kisumu County Public Service Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer, the minority, marginalized groups and Persons with Disabilities who meets the minimum requirements are encouraged to apply.

The Board does not charge any fees for interviews and processing of applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Board Secretary/Ceo

Kisumu County Public Service Board

P.O.Box 7792- 40- 100,

Kisumu

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