Vacancy title:
Assistant Leather Development Officer III

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Agricultural Services & Products]

Jobs at:
Nakuru County Government

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, May 20 2025

Duty Station:
Nakuru | Nakuru | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 8 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have;

• Diploma in any of the following fields: - Leather Technology, Footwear Technology Leather Goods Design and Development from a recognized institution;

OR

• Diploma in Animal Health or Environmental Resource Management/ Science, plus a two years Certificate in Hides and Skins Improvement or Leather Technology; and
• Certificate in computer application from a recognized institution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing simple tannery layout plans under the guidance of a senior officer;
• Demonstrating to traders the proper methods of washing, fleshing, trimming, lacing, suspending and preservation of hides and skins;
• Advising on the salt type, storage and method of application in curing hides and skins;
• Participating in sitting, designing, and overseeing the construction of suitable hides and skins premises and stores;
• Participating in field days, barazas and workshops to advise livestock farmers on the proper methods of handling domestic animals for production of quality hides and skins; and
• Demonstrating to skins flayers and traders on the appropriate methods of flaying cleaning, curing and storage of hides and skins. 

Work Hours: 8

Experience: No Requirements

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified candidates are required to make applications by downloading and completing an Employment Application Form from the County Government of Nakuru website www.nakuru.go.ke/careers A duly filled employment application form and certified copies of National ID, KCSE, Diploma/Degree/Masters Certificates, Professional Registration certificates and Valid Practicing License (where applicable) should be sent through the POST OFFICE or COURIER SERVICES in a sealed envelope on or before 20th May 2025 at 5.00 p.m. (No hand delivered applications will be accepted. Also, applications sent through the email address will not be considered). Clearly indicate the Advert number and position applied for on top of the envelope and address to;

The Secretary
Nakuru County Public Service Board
Public Works Building- Prisons Road
P.O Box 2870-20100
NAKURU

The County Government of Nakuru is an equal opportunity employer. Youth, Women and Persons Living with Disabilities, Marginalized and Minority communities are encouraged to apply.

Appointed candidates will be required to present chapter six clearance documents as listed;

• Clearance from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Clearance from Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
• Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) 

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