Vacancies at Office of the Controller of Budget (OCOB)

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Industry: Accounting
Description: The Office of the Controller of Budget (OCOB) was established by the Constitution of Kenya 2010, under Article 228 and became operational upon the appointment of the Controller of budget on 27th August 2011. Prior to this, some of the functions of the Office of the Controller of Budget were performed by the Controller and Auditor General and the Treasury while others did not exist. Two new independent constitutional offices were therefore created by splitting the control function of the Controller and Auditor General into the Office of the Controller of Budget and the Auditor General under Articles 228 and 229.
Job Description

Office of the Controller of Budget (OCOB)

Open Positions

Location: Kenya
Category: Government / Public Finance
Employment Type: Full-Time

Available Positions

  1. Chief Manager Public Relations and Communication

  2. Principal Fiscal Analyst

  3. Senior Fiscal Analyst

  4. County Budget Coordinator

  5. Fiscal Analyst

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should:

  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Economics, Finance, Public Policy, Communication, Public Relations, or related discipline (depending on the role).

  • Possess relevant professional experience in public finance management, budgeting, fiscal analysis, public policy, or corporate communications.

  • For senior roles, have demonstrable experience in leadership, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and team management.

  • Have a strong understanding of public financial management frameworks, budgeting processes, and devolution structures in Kenya (for fiscal roles).

  • Demonstrate excellent analytical, report-writing, presentation, and communication skills.

  • Uphold the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and professionalism in line with public service values.

Method of Application

No physical / paper applications will be accepted.
Applicants must attach the following documents:

  • Dully filled Application Form
  • Academic and professional certificates
  • Other relevant testimonials
  • A scanned cover letter dully signed by the applicant

Please note that it is a criminal offence to provide false information and documents in the job application.
Upon being successful and granted an offer of employment, the successful candidate MUST present clearances and satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing copies of the following;

  • Tax compliance certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
  • Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
  • Clearance certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB
  • Clearance Form from the Ethics and Anti -Corruption Commission (EACC) 

The Controller of Budget
Bima House 12 th Floor, Harambee Avenue.
P.O Box 35616 -00100 Nairobi
The job advertisement will close on by 2nd December, 2025 at 5:pm.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Office of the Controller of Budget is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified and interested candidates should send their applications and detailed CVs.
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Salary: Competitive Salary
Education: Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Skills

administration 
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