Background

The Elgeyo Marakwet County Public Service Board recruits on merit, in an open and accountable process that reflects the face of the county.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Conducting research on industrial sectors, identifying opportunities and analyzing market trends; Managing industrial projects, monitoring progress and ensuring projects meet objectives; Ensuring industries adhere to regulations and standards; Contributing to the development of industry policies and strategies; analyzing data and preparing industrial reports; undertaking industrial research on upgrading and commercializing of technologies and associated products; liaising with Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) for protection of entrepreneurs inventions; conducting Business Development Service (BDS) needs assessment; Creating awareness on investment opportunities, intellectual property.

Requirements & Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an applicant MUST have: -

• Bachelors’ Degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Statistics, Economics, Project Planning and Management, or any other related course from a recognized institution
• Certificate in any of the following fields; Project Planning, Project Appraisal, Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Entrepreneurship, Public Policy Analysis, Small Enterprises Policy and Promotion, Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing, Environmental Management or Business Development Services lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized Institution;
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized Institution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in the work performance and results
• Worked in the same position for a period not less than one year

• Conducting research on industrial sectors, identifying opportunities and analyzing market trends
• Managing industrial projects, monitoring progress and ensuring projects meet objectives
• Ensuring industries adhere to regulations and standards
• Contributing to the development of industry policies and strategies
• Analyzing data and preparing industrial reports
• Undertaking industrial research on upgrading and commercializing of technologies and associated products
• Liaising with Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) for protection of entrepreneurs inventions
• Conducting Business Development Service (BDS) needs assessment
• Creating awareness on investment opportunities, intellectual property

• Computer Application Skills

• Bachelors’ Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Statistics, Economics, Project Planning and Management, or any other related course from a recognized institution
• Certificate in Project Planning, Project Appraisal, Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Entrepreneurship, Public Policy Analysis, Small Enterprises Policy and Promotion, Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing, Environmental Management or Business Development Services lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized Institution
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized Institution