Job Description
ASSISTANT LEATHER DEVELOPMENT OFFICER III – SEVEN (7) POSTS – V/NO
117/2024
Basic Salary Scale: Ksh 26,900 p.m - Ksh 35,380 p.m. (CSG 12)
House Allowance: Ksh 3,800 p.m. - Ksh 6,750 p.m
Commuter Allowance: Ksh 4,000 p.m.
Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service
Annual Leave: 30 working days
Medical Cover: As provided by the Government
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have; -
a Diploma in any of the following fields; Leather Technology, Footwear Technology
Leather Goods Design and Development from a recognised institution;
OR
a Diploma in Animal Health or Environmental Resources Management/Science, plus a
two years Certificate in Hides and Skins Improvement or Leather Technology
Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under
the guidance of a more experienced Officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will
entail;
(i) 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;
(ii) advising on salt type, storage and method of application in curing hides and skins
, participating in siting, designing and overseeing the construction of suitable
hides and skins premises and stores;
(iii) participating in field days Barraza’s and workshops to advise livestock farmers on
the proper methods of handling domestic animals for production of quality hides
and skins; demonstrating to skins flayers and traders on the appropriate methods
of flaying cleaning, curing and storage of hides and skins.