Are you a qualified economist or statistician in Kenya looking for a government job? The National Treasury and Economic Planning, through the State Department for Economic Planning, has announced 244 job vacancies for the position of Senior Economist/Statistician (CSG 8 / Job Group ‘N’).
This is a golden opportunity for experienced professionals ready to shape Kenya’s economic future through data, policy, and development work.
📅 Application Deadline: 30th July 2025 at 5:00 PM (East African Time)
💼 Job Overview:
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Position: Senior Economist/Statistician
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Job Group: ‘N’ (CSG 8)
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Vacancies Available: 244
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Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
💰 Salary & Benefits:
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Basic Salary: Kshs. 52,330 – Kshs. 96,130 per month
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House Allowance: Kshs. 35,000
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Commuter Allowance: Kshs. 8,000
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Leave Allowance: Kshs. 6,000 per year
✅ Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must:
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Have at least 3 years of experience as Economist I or Statistician I
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Hold a Bachelor’s degree in:
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Economics
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Statistics
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Economics & Mathematics
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Economics & Finance
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Economics & Statistics
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Or an equivalent from a recognized institution
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Be a member of a professional body
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Have a computer applications certificate
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Demonstrate merit and ability based on past performance
📋 Key Responsibilities:
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Drafting policy briefs and sectoral economic reports
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Preparing annual, mid-term, and end-term reports
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Conducting economic modeling and forecasting
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Tracking Vision 2030 flagship project milestones
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Generating national progress data through surveys and census reports
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Providing technical support to Government, Civil Society, and private sector stakeholders
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Disseminating policies to communities across Kenya
📥 How to Apply:
To apply, fill out the PSC 2 Form (Revised 2016) available at www.publicservice.go.ke.
You can submit the completed application in any of the following ways:
1️⃣ By Post:
2️⃣ Hand Delivery:
Submit to Treasury Building, 3rd Floor, Room 324
Between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
3️⃣ Email:
Send scanned and signed applications to: recruitment@planning.go.ke
🛑 Deadline: 30th July 2025 at 5:00 PM (EAT)
⚠️ Important Notes:
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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Bring original documents to the interview
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Submitting fake certificates is a criminal offense
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Canvassing = Automatic disqualification
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The department is committed to equal opportunity, including persons with disabilities
📢 Don’t Miss Out!
Apply now and take a leading role in driving Kenya’s economic vision forward.
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