Job Description
Director, Trade Development, Job Group “R”- 1 post (Advert No. 17/2022)
Duties and Responsibilities
i) Ensuring management and administration of trade and business development services and provision of innovative business support services.
ii) Promoting trade and investment in the county and facilitate business and entrepreneurship development.
iii) Supporting the growth and development of wholesale and retail trade and markets and their management in collaboration with other relevant departments and agencies.
iv) Chief adviser on issues relating to trade and trade development in the county;
v) Facilitating and coordinating the Development of legislation, policies and regulations related to trade and monitor their impacts as well see their implementation.
vi) Coordinating inspection of business premises to ensure compliance with weights and measures Act Cap505 including enforcement of the legal provisions in collaboration with other relevant stakeholders.
vii) Offering leadership in conducting research on trade and related issues for the county;
viii) Coordinating the development of an integrated trade data information system
ix) Developing training proposals on trade development;
x) Marketing the county as an investment destination;
xi) Monitoring and evaluating trade development projects and programmes;
xii) Promoting the Development of SME’s engaged in trade and medium industries(MSMIs)
xiii) Collecting, analysing and disseminating business information and management of county business information canters;
xiv) Promoting of export business and domesticating inter-county regional and international trade at county level;
xv) Organizing outreach activities and networking with trade related agencies;
xvi) Day to day operation of county loans scheme.
xvii) Coordinating preparation of divisional work plans, setting performance targets and budget estimates for the directorate and guiding and supervising staff; and
xviii) Performing any other duties and responsibilities as shall be delegated to him/her from time to time.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, the officer must meet the following:
i) Be a Kenyan Citizen
ii) Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics, International Trade/Business/Relations, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, Finance from a recognized institution in Kenya;
iii) Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: commerce, marketing, Business administration, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics, International trade/business/relations, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, Finance from a recognized institution in e Kenya;
iv) A minimum of Seven (7) years’ experience in relevant work and at least three (3) years in a managerial position in the Public Service or in the Private Sector;
v) Demonstrate pragmatism in understanding local markets dynamics including their management, community engagement, and conflict resolution and offer practical solutions during crises.
vi) Demonstrate a thorough understanding of county/National goals, policies and development objectives and the ability to translate them into trade development programs/projects.