Job Description
Deputy Director of Trade and Markets-J/G ‘Q’ One (1) (Post, Advert No. CPSB/73/2023
Duties and Responsibilities
i) Coordinating the activities of the section
ii) Analyzing and evaluating the impact of trade practices and advise accordingly
iii) Undertaking research and market intelligence, preparing briefs and position papers
iv) Participating in public sector partnership, analyzing government policies for trade promotion and
development
v) Providing counseling and consultancy services on trade
vi) Identifying business opportunities in the domestic markets
vii) Coordinating and participating in trade fairs and exhibitions coordinating the development of wholesale
hubs/wholes sale markets and tier 1 retail markets the distribution chain value
viii) Organizing outreach activities and networking with trade related agencies
ix) Coordinating activities of the Joint Loan Board (JLB) credit scheme
x) Promoting inter county trade related development activities
xi) Providing of trade information to the public and other stakeholders
xii) Facilitating the settlement of trade disputes and responding to the public complaints/customer care.
Requirements for Appointment
i) Served in the position of Assistant Director Trade for a minimum period of (3) three years or five (5) years
in the private sector
ii) Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following field; Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, Business
Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics, International Trade/Business/Relations or its equivalent from
recognized institution;
iii) Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration,
Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics, International Trade/Business/Relations or its
equivalent from recognized institution will be an added advantage;
iv) Certificate in strategic leadership development programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks or its
equivalent from recognized institution;
v) Certificate in computer application from recognized institution;
vi) Demonstrated a thorough understanding of national /county goals policies and development objectives and
ability to translate them in to trade development projects.