Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Kirinyaga County borders Nyeri County, Murang’a County and Embu County.It covers an area of 1,478.1 square kilometers. The county lies between 1,158 metres and 5,380 metres above sea level in the South and at the Peak of Mt. Kenya respectively. Mt. Kenya which lies on the northern side greatly influences the landscape of the county as well as other ...

Responsibilities or duties

Guiding and supervising the implementation of government policies, strategies and programmes on domestic trade and investment;

Providing consultancy and technical guidance on trade issues to the business community;

Coordinating the development of wholesale hubs/ wholesale markets and tier 1 retail markets in the distribution value chain;

Managing business information data bank;

Facilitating the settlement of trade disputes; and responding to public complaints/customer care issues;

In addition, the Director will be responsible for coordinating planning and administration of trade and investment functions of the county;

providing consultancy and technical guidance on trade issues in the county;

Managing business information in the county facilitating the settlement of trade disputes at the sub county level;

Addressing public complaints/customer care issues; and organizing and participating in interactive trade fora.

The Director will also be required to coordinate the preparation of county work plans, setting of performance targets and budget estimates;

Guide and supervise staff in the directorate.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

Experience needed

Have at least ten (10) years relevant working experience, five (5) of which must have been in a senior management position;

Education

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics, International Trade/Business/Relations/Social Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines will be an added advantage:- Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, Business Management, Business and Information Technology, Entrepreneurship, Trade Law, Economics or International Trade/Business/Relations from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Senior Management Course (SMC) or its equivalent will be an added advantage;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;

Other provided details

• Demonstrated a thorough understanding of County and national goals, policies and development objectives and the ability to translate them into trade development programmes/projects;
• Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.
• Successful candidates shall be required to provide clearances and attach copies or evidence thereof of the updated documents below.
• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission
• Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, clearance and other relevant documents in support of their applications.
• Women and persons living with disabilities who meet the specified requirements are encouraged to apply.
• Salary and benefits attached to these posts are as per the guidelines by Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).

• Guiding and supervising the implementation of government policies, strategies and programmes on domestic trade and investment;
• Providing consultancy and technical guidance on trade issues to the business community;
• Coordinating the development of wholesale hubs/ wholesale markets and tier 1 retail markets in the distribution value chain;
• Managing business information data bank;
• Facilitating the settlement of trade disputes; and responding to public complaints/customer care issues;
• Coordinating planning and administration of trade and investment functions of the county;
• Providing consultancy and technical guidance on trade issues in the county;
• Managing business information in the county facilitating the settlement of trade disputes at the sub county level;
• Addressing public complaints/customer care issues; and organizing and participating in interactive trade fora.
• Coordinating the preparation of county work plans, setting of performance targets and budget estimates;
• Guide and supervise staff in the directorate.

• Computer applications
• Understanding of County and national goals, policies and development objectives
• Ability to translate goals into trade development programmes/projects

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics, International Trade/Business/Relations/Social Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Master’s degree in Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, Business Management, Business and Information Technology, Entrepreneurship, Trade Law, Economics or International Trade/Business/Relations from a recognized institution (added advantage)
• Certificate in Senior Management Course (SMC) or its equivalent (added advantage)
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution
• Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya