Planning Officer II at Kenya Veterinary Board 2026

Kenya Veterinary Board is hiring a Planning Officer II on permanent and pensionable terms. See the qualifications, responsibilities, required documents and application deadline.

The Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) is inviting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Planning Officer II. This is an entry and training grade within the planning cadre, where the successful candidate will work under the guidance and supervision of a senior officer.

The position is based within the Planning and Partnership/Planning and Performance Management function and involves supporting statistical data collection, analysis, economic research, development planning, feasibility studies and service delivery surveys.

Planning Officer II

• Position: Planning Officer II
• Grade: KVB 8
• Equivalent CSG/JG: CSG 11 / Job Group J
• Directorate/Department: Planning and Partnership/Planning and Performance Management
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
• Number of Positions: 1
• Reference Number: KVB/PO/5/2026
• Closing Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 5:00 PM EAT

Responsibilities

As an entry and training-level officer, the successful candidate will work under the guidance of a senior officer and assist with the following duties:

• Collect statistical data.
• Analyse data and prepare required reports.
• Conduct economic analyses and contribute to the formulation of strategies.
• Provide input into feasibility studies and service delivery surveys.
• Support the preparation of development plans.
• Update databases containing statistical information.
• Retrieve statistical information regularly as required.
• Conduct research and surveys.

Qualifications Required

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics.
• Bachelor's degree in Statistics.
• Bachelor's degree in Economics and Mathematics.
• Bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance.
• Bachelor's degree in Economics and Statistics.
• Alternatively, a relevant qualification from a recognised institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Documents Required

Applicants must upload the following documents in PDF format:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Cover letter or application letter.
• Certificate of proficiency in computer applications.

Clearance Certificates

Successful candidates will be required to submit clearance certificates from the following institutions:

• Kenya Revenue Authority – valid Tax Compliance Certificate.
• Directorate of Criminal Investigations – Certificate of Good Conduct.
• Higher Education Loans Board – Compliance Certificate, where applicable.
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission – Self-Declaration Form.
• Credit Reference Bureau – Certificate of Clearance or Credit Report.

How to Apply

Before submitting an application, candidates should ensure that their educational qualifications, professional qualifications, work history and experience, and membership in professional bodies have been completed in the Kenya Veterinary Board recruitment system.

Applicants should apply online for the Planning Officer II position using the reference number KVB/PO/5/2026.

• Position: Planning Officer II.
• Grade: KVB 8.
• Number of positions: 1.
• Reference: KVB/PO/5/2026.
• Job type: Permanent and Pensionable.
• Upload the required documents in PDF format.
• Ensure the information entered in the recruitment portal is accurate and complete.
• Submit the application before the closing date.
• Closing Date: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 5:00 PM East Africa Time.

The Planning Officer II position is suitable for graduates in economics, statistics and related disciplines who are interested in supporting planning, research, statistical analysis and performance management functions within the Kenya Veterinary Board.