Job Description
SENIOR TRADE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, JOB GROUP ‘L’ (CPSB 8) – TWO
(2) POSTS
Salary scale: Ksh. 42,970 x 1,920 – 44,890 x 2,000 – 46,890 x 2,110 – 49,000 x 2,170-51,170 x 2,550 - 53,720 x 2,650 – 56,370 x 2,750 – 59,120 p.m.
Terms of Employment: Permanent and Pensionable.
Duties and Responsibilities
An officer at this level will be responsible for:
(i) Collecting, compiling and analyzing economic and trade related data;
disseminating business information;
(ii) Facilitating trade promotion activities, participating and organizing trade
interactive forums and conducting business counseling;
(iii) Training and providing extension service on trade matters, conducting surveys
and mapping of various business activities;
(iv) Vetting of Nawiri Fund applicants, sensitizing the business community on source
of credit available to Micro-Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and compiling
and analyzing data on recovery a loans owed to the Nawira Fund;
(v) Promoting entrepreneurial venture creation, facilitating the growth and
development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)and participating
in management of business information and solution center;
In addition, the officer will be required to recover loans owed; maintain Nawiri
books of account; participate in the management of business information and
solution centers; implement trade related development projects; and mobilize the
business community to participate in trade fairs and exhibitions.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
i. Served in the grade of Trade Development Officer I for a minimum period of
three (3) years;
ii. 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;
iii. Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
iv. Demonstrated merit and shown ability as reflected in work performance and
results.
v. Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
HOW TO APPLY
A dully 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:-
i) Kenya Revenue Authority.
ii) Higher Education Loans Board.
iii) Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
iv) Criminal Investigation Department.
v) 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.
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 15th October, 2021.