The National Treasury, through its State Department for Economic Planning, has officially launched a large-scale recruitment campaign aimed at hiring economists and statisticians.
In a public announcement made on Tuesday, July 22, the department disclosed that it is looking to fill 244 vacancies for the role of Senior Economist/Statistician under Job Group N (CSG8).
“The State Department for Economic Planning invites applications from qualified individuals for the position of Senior Economist/Statistician, CSG B,” the notice read.
According to the department, these are permanent and pensionable positions, meaning successful applicants will enjoy long-term job security along with retirement benefits.
Qualifications and Requirements
To be eligible, applicants must have worked for at least three years in the position of Economist I or Statistician I. Candidates are also expected to hold a bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields:
- Economics
- Statistics
- Finance
- Or any other closely related discipline
In addition, candidates must have a certificate in computer proficiency and should be registered with a relevant professional organization.
Salary and Benefits
Successful candidates will earn a monthly salary between Ksh52,000 and Ksh96,130. They will also receive several allowances, which include:
- Ksh35,000 housing allowance per month
- Ksh8,000 commuting allowance per month
- Ksh6,000 annual leave allowance
Job Responsibilities
Those selected for the role will take on various critical duties, including:
- Drafting and presenting policy briefs
- Monitoring and evaluating national development plans
- Performing economic forecasts and analysis
- Managing key government programmes
- Supervising the collection and reporting of national data
- Providing training and support to government departments and civil society organizations
Application Process
Interested candidates must fill out the Public Service Commission (PSC) Employment Form 2 (Revised 2016), which can be downloaded from the PSC’s official website.
Applications should be submitted before 5:00 p.m. on July 30, 2025, through one of the following methods:
- By email (sent to the department’s official email address)
- By hand delivery to the National Treasury offices at Treasury Building
- By postal mail
Important Notes for Applicants
Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted for interviews. During the interview process, they will be required to present their original national ID cards and academic certificates.
The department also warned that any candidate caught submitting forged documents or engaging in canvassing will be automatically disqualified from the recruitment process.
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi emphasized the importance of integrity and professionalism during the hiring exercise.
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