County Director (Trade) job at Trans-Nzoia County Public Service Board

Vacancy title:
County Director (Trade)

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Public Administration, and Government , Category: Business Operations ]

Jobs at:

Trans-Nzoia County Public Service Board

Deadline of this Job:
26 November 2021  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Trans Nzoia , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, November 09, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
Post Advert No. 20/2021/2022
Salary scale: Ksh.115, 290 x 5,770 – 121,060 x 6,050 – 127,110 x 6,240 – 133,350 x 6,420 – 139,770 x 6,610 – 146,380 x6, 790 – 153,170 p.m.
The Director Trade will be responsible to the Chief Officer Trade, Commerce and Industry for the overall promotion and implementation of trade development projects and programmes in the County.

Specific duties are responsibilities at the will entail:-

• 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; and guide and supervise staff in the directorate.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
• Served in the grade of Senior Assistant Director, Internal Trade for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics, International Trade/Business/Relations or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Masters degree in any of the following disciplines:- 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 Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated a thorough understanding of 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.
Terms of Service: Contract/ P&P

Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education:
Postgraduate Degree

 

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Job application procedure
A duly filled CPSB.1 (2020) form, written application, CV, copies of certificates, testimonials and National Identity Card should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the left side, the position being applied for and addressed to:
The Secretary,
Trans-Nzoia County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 4210, 30200
Kitale

NOTE: To meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, applicants are required to get certificates from the under listed organizations:-
• Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Higher Education Loans Board.
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
• Criminal Investigation Department.
• Credit Reference Bureau.

Copies of the above certificates MUST be attached to the applications for Job Groups H and above.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Trans Nzoia County Public Service Board does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment and selection process. Our official communication channels are email address cpsbtransnzoia@gmail.com or cpsb@transnzoia.go.ke and phone number: 0713635352, 0110005315 only.
All applications should reach the Board Secretary, Trans-Nzoia County Public Service Board, Board’s Offices situated after Mt. Elgon Hospital next to the Kenya Red Cross Offices on or before 26th November, 2021.
CPSB.1 (2020) form can be downloaded at www.transnzoia.go.ke/notices
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted


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Job Info
Job Category: Trade jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 26 November 2021
Duty Station: Kenya
Posted: 09-11-2021
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 09-11-2021
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 09-11-2065
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