Principal Infrastructure Development Officer
2026-03-27T10:17:12+00:00
Micro and Small Enterprises Authority
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Public Administration, and Government
Science & Engineering, Civil & Government, Construction, Management
2026-04-17T17:00:00+00:00
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
The Micro and Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA) is a state corporation established under the Micro and Small Enterprise Act No. 55 of 2012. The Act was developed through a stakeholder’s consultation process which took several years. The Authority is now domiciled in the Ministry of Industry,Trade and Co-operatives
Responsibilities or duties
Job specification
Duties and responsibilities will entail:
- Designing Engineering devices in construction, electrical, mechanical, electronics, civil, and structural works
- Ensuring maintenance of machinery and equipment, waterworks, offices, workshops, conference complexes, stalls, sheds, exhibition halls, Centre of Excellence, Constituency Industrial Development Centres, Godowns, and other MSEA facilities
- Preparing specifications for projects and new equipment
- Processing tenders for engineering work and equipment, and maintaining an inventory of machinery and equipment
- Monitoring the execution of development projects, supervision, and training of engineers and technical staff
- Developing mechanisms and strategies to facilitate acquisitions of infrastructure
- Coordinating categorization of completed MSE sheds, CIDCs, stalls, show rooms, workspaces, and other incubation facilities
- Managing infrastructure within MSE work sites
- Liaising with the Counties and Centers of Excellence Managers in allocating newly completed MSE sheds, CIDCs, stalls, show rooms, workspaces, other incubation facilities
- Surveying structures and conditions of buildings to establish defects, requirements for refurbishment/replacement/modification
- Preparing sketch plans, specifications and estimates for building renovations and maintenance works
- Coordinating collection and reviewing of rent
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
Person Specifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
- Bachelors degree in either of the following disciplines: Civil/Mechanical/Structural/Mechatronic Engineering, Agriculture, Land Economics, Estate Management, Property Management and Valuation, Facilities Management or its equivalent and any other relevant qualification from a recognized Institution
- Masters degree in either of the following disciplines: Civil/Mechanical/Structural/Mechatronic Engineering, Agriculture, Land Economics, Estate Management, Property Management and Valuation, Facilities Management or its equivalent and any other relevant qualification from a recognized Institution
- Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
- Proficiency in computer applications
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
Experience needed
- At least eight (8) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory role
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
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- Designing Engineering devices in construction, electrical, mechanical, electronics, civil, and structural works
- Ensuring maintenance of machinery and equipment, waterworks, offices, workshops, conference complexes, stalls, sheds, exhibition halls, Centre of Excellence, Constituency Industrial Development Centres, Godowns, and other MSEA facilities
- Preparing specifications for projects and new equipment
- Processing tenders for engineering work and equipment, and maintaining an inventory of machinery and equipment
- Monitoring the execution of development projects, supervision, and training of engineers and technical staff
- Developing mechanisms and strategies to facilitate acquisitions of infrastructure
- Coordinating categorization of completed MSE sheds, CIDCs, stalls, show rooms, workspaces, and other incubation facilities
- Managing infrastructure within MSE work sites
- Liaising with the Counties and Centers of Excellence Managers in allocating newly completed MSE sheds, CIDCs, stalls, show rooms, workspaces, other incubation facilities
- Surveying structures and conditions of buildings to establish defects, requirements for refurbishment/replacement/modification
- Preparing sketch plans, specifications and estimates for building renovations and maintenance works
- Coordinating collection and reviewing of rent
- Proficiency in computer applications
- Bachelors degree in either of the following disciplines: Civil/Mechanical/Structural/Mechatronic Engineering, Agriculture, Land Economics, Estate Management, Property Management and Valuation, Facilities Management or its equivalent and any other relevant qualification from a recognized Institution
- Masters degree in either of the following disciplines: Civil/Mechanical/Structural/Mechatronic Engineering, Agriculture, Land Economics, Estate Management, Property Management and Valuation, Facilities Management or its equivalent and any other relevant qualification from a recognized Institution
- Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
- Proficiency in computer applications
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
JOB-69c65928e58bb
Vacancy title:
Principal Infrastructure Development Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Science & Engineering, Civil & Government, Construction, Management]
Jobs at:
Micro and Small Enterprises Authority
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, April 17 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 27 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
The Micro and Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA) is a state corporation established under the Micro and Small Enterprise Act No. 55 of 2012. The Act was developed through a stakeholder’s consultation process which took several years. The Authority is now domiciled in the Ministry of Industry,Trade and Co-operatives
Responsibilities or duties
Job specification
Duties and responsibilities will entail:
- Designing Engineering devices in construction, electrical, mechanical, electronics, civil, and structural works
- Ensuring maintenance of machinery and equipment, waterworks, offices, workshops, conference complexes, stalls, sheds, exhibition halls, Centre of Excellence, Constituency Industrial Development Centres, Godowns, and other MSEA facilities
- Preparing specifications for projects and new equipment
- Processing tenders for engineering work and equipment, and maintaining an inventory of machinery and equipment
- Monitoring the execution of development projects, supervision, and training of engineers and technical staff
- Developing mechanisms and strategies to facilitate acquisitions of infrastructure
- Coordinating categorization of completed MSE sheds, CIDCs, stalls, show rooms, workspaces, and other incubation facilities
- Managing infrastructure within MSE work sites
- Liaising with the Counties and Centers of Excellence Managers in allocating newly completed MSE sheds, CIDCs, stalls, show rooms, workspaces, other incubation facilities
- Surveying structures and conditions of buildings to establish defects, requirements for refurbishment/replacement/modification
- Preparing sketch plans, specifications and estimates for building renovations and maintenance works
- Coordinating collection and reviewing of rent
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
Person Specifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
- Bachelors degree in either of the following disciplines: Civil/Mechanical/Structural/Mechatronic Engineering, Agriculture, Land Economics, Estate Management, Property Management and Valuation, Facilities Management or its equivalent and any other relevant qualification from a recognized Institution
- Masters degree in either of the following disciplines: Civil/Mechanical/Structural/Mechatronic Engineering, Agriculture, Land Economics, Estate Management, Property Management and Valuation, Facilities Management or its equivalent and any other relevant qualification from a recognized Institution
- Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks
- Proficiency in computer applications
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
Experience needed
- At least eight (8) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory role
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
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Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Job application procedure
Applications should be sent through the post office or hand delivered to the Chief Executive Officer, clearly stating the position and reference number on both the cover letter and the envelope, together with a detailed CV, certified copies of academic certificates, copy of National Identity Card (ID), Names and Telephone Contacts of three referees so as to reach MSEA by 17th April, 2026, 5.00 pm (East African Time) addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA)
Utalii House 10th Floor, Left wing
P.O. Box 48823 – 00100
NAIROBI
Applicants to note; -
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to present the following documents during interviews;
- Original National Identity Card (ID)
- Original Academic and professional Certificates and Transcripts
- Any other testimonials
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