OCOB Recruitment 2025 Vacancies, Requirements & Deadline
The Kenya Office of the Controller of Budget – OCOB recruitment 2025 has started. The career portal is open for submission of application by interested candidates starting from Monday, 17th March to Tuesday, 1st April 2025.
Complete update on how the recruitment process works, how you can best apply for vacancies available as well has the eligibility criteria and deadline for application is available on this page.
The Office of the Controller of Budget seeks to recruit competent, result oriented and problem solving individuals for vacant positions. This is in accordance to Article 252 (1) (c) of the Constitution.
About Controller of Budget (OCOB)
Before we proceed, it is necessary you have an understanding of what Controller of Budget (OCOB) represents, its functions and roles in the daily affairs of the government.
This is also to equip you with enough information so you can apply for roles from an informed position.
The Office of the Controller of Budget (OCOB) is an independent office with the primary function of ensuring implementation of budgets both for the National and County governments.
In this regard, it is the duty of the office to get ready, establish and publicize statutory reports, conduct investigation where necessary and also put in place dispute resolution mechanism to resolve possible disputes.
Carrying such heavy duties requires an active team of professionals willing to prioritize and actualize the set objectives of the office thus the need for OCOB recruitment.
Office of the Controller of Budget (OCOB) recruitment process is purely based on merits and candidates ability to match set expectations.
Both the application form and process does not demand any fee i.e. it is free of charge, all you have to do is channel your energy to meet the requirements.
OCOB Job Vacancies 2025
Based on Office of the Controller of Budget (OCOB) recruitment official notification, there are seven (7) vacant positions as listed below.
- Director Planning, Research and Knowledge Management
- Chief Manager Planning, Research and Knowledge Management
- Manager Legal Services
- Senior Fiscal Analyst
- Internal Auditor
- County Budget Coordinator
Two persons are needed for Administrative assistant, driver and support staff posts. Additionally, all the announced vacancies are permanent and pensionable.
Requirements for OCOB Recruitment 2025
You may ask who is eligible to apply. OCOB vacant positions are open to all Kenyan citizens who have National ID or Passport and then meets the requirements of chapter six (6) of Kenya constitution.
This could also be seen as the general requirements but more specifically, below are the qualifications and skills demanded for each role.
1. Director Planning, Research and Knowledge Management
As the director planning, you shall in-charge of the entire coordination of management functions like developing, executing and reviewing of policies.
- To get employed for this position, candidate must have Bachelor’s degree in either Statistics, Public Administration, International Relations etc. from an approved university.
- Candidates with a Master’s degree in any of these discipline can as well apply.
- He or she must be an active member of relevant professional body.
- Understanding and adhering to the requirements of Chapter six (6) of Kenya constitution is mandatory.
- Applicant must also be a computer literate.
2. Chief Manager, Planning, Research and Knowledge Management
This officer shall ensure effective strategies in planning as well as resource mobilization to ensure realization of set goals.
Educational Qualification: Applicant of this position must have a Bachelor and Master’s degree in either Policy Management, Business Administration, Monitoring and Evaluation, Quantity Surveying etc.
Professional Qualification: Applicant must be a proper standing with relevant professional body (ies).
Experience: Reasonably, a minimum of fifteen (15) years experience is required for this position.
Skills: Candidate must be a computer literate, understand the requirements of chapter six (6) of the constitution and as well possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Manager Legal Services
Your duty would be to specifically be providing legal instructions and advice with regards to litigation, dispute resolution and legal compliance.
Educational Qualification: You must have a Masters and Bachelor degree in law from an approved university.
Professional Qualification: You should be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and be in good standing with Law Society of Kenya.
Experience: You should possess most minimal ten (10) years of work experience in relevant positions including ones at managerial level.
Skills: Been proficient in computer applications is basic, attending any management course that lasted at least one (1) month is mandatory and you should be able to conduct your duties professionally.
4. County Budget Coordinator
Your duty as County Budget Coordinator would be advising Controller of Budget on effective strategies to implement and authorize county budgets.
Educational Qualification: You need to have Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration etc. to qualify for this post.
Professional Qualification: Been certified by CPAK, ACCA or CFA is mandatory.
Experience: You must have served as Fiscal analyst in a reputable organization for not less than fur (4) years. An alternative to this is possess a total of eight (8) years of relevant work experience.
Skills: Been proficient in computer applications is basic, attending any management course that lasted at least one (1) month is mandatory and you should be able to conduct your duties professionally.
OCOB Recruitment Process 2025
The Office of Controller of Budget, OCOB recruitment application is done offline through submission of necessary documents.
Get started by writing a cover letter indicating your preferred position, add to that an up-to-date CV, a copy of your National ID card, KRA tax compliance certificate, Certificate of good conduct from Directorate of Criminal investigation (DCI), then HELB and EACC clearance certificates etc.
Put these documents in a sealed envelope addressed to the Controller of Budget office. Ensure this is done on or before 5:00pm of Tuesday, 1st April 2025. Also note that only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
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