National Treasury Announces 244 Permanent Job Vacancies

The National Treasury has unveiled a major recruitment drive, announcing 244 permanent and pensionable positions for Senior Economist/Statistician roles, offering competitive compensation packages that could attract top talent to Kenya’s economic planning sector.

The positions, classified under Civil Service Group 8 (Job Group ‘N’), come with a monthly basic salary ranging from Ksh52,330 to Ksh96,130, supplemented by substantial allowances including a Ksh35,000 house allowance, Ksh8,000 commuter allowance, and an annual leave allowance of Ksh6,000.

Applicants face stringent entry requirements that underscore the technical nature of these roles.

Candidates must have completed at least three years of service in the grade of Economist I/Statistician I, demonstrating proven experience in the field before advancement.

Educational prerequisites include a bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and Finance, or Economics and Statistics from a recognized institution.

Additionally, membership in relevant professional bodies and certification in computer application skills are mandatory.

Successful candidates will shoulder significant responsibilities in Kenya’s economic planning framework.

Their duties will encompass preparing sectoral policy briefs and reports, drafting Medium Term progress reports, and implementing regional economic integration decisions.

The roles also involve critical analytical work, including economic modeling and forecasting, conducting Programme Performance Reviews, and compiling sub-sector reports for the Medium Term Expenditure Framework—a cornerstone of Kenya’s budgeting process.

Data management responsibilities include maintaining crucial national databases such as census data and key surveys, while also supporting capacity building initiatives for government agencies, civil society organizations, and private sector stakeholders.

Interested candidates must complete Employment Form PSC 2 (Revised 2016), available on the Public Service Commission website.

Applications can be submitted in person to the State Department for Economic Planning at Treasury Building, Room 324, or via post to P.O. Box 30005-00100, Nairobi, or email to [email protected].

The application deadline is set for July 30, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., with authorities emphasizing that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

The Treasury has issued stern warnings against document falsification and canvassing, stating that presentation of fake certificates constitutes a criminal offense and will result in automatic disqualification.

This recruitment drive represents a significant investment in Kenya’s economic planning capacity, potentially injecting over Ksh12.8 million monthly into the economy through salaries alone, while strengthening the technical expertise available for national development planning.

The permanent and pensionable nature of these positions suggests the government’s commitment to building long-term institutional capacity in economic planning and statistical analysis—critical components for informed policy-making and sustainable development.