Job Description
TRADE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER II - JOB GROUP CPSB 10 (J) - (5 POSTS)
This position is responsible for promoting trade through creation of an enabling
business and investment environment for business to thrive in the county.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Coordinate and implement trade policies;
• Implement trade and investment policies in the county;
• Conduct business education and training of traders within the county;
• Collect, compile and analyses economic and trade related data;
• Sensitize business community on sources of credit available to micro,
small and medium enterprises (SME’s);
• Participate and organize trade interactive forums and facilitate trade
promotion activities;
• Undertake research and market intelligence for trade development in
order to promote entrepreneurial venture creation, growth and
development;
• Monitor and evaluate trade activities and programmes that are
conducted within the county;
• Manage respective markets ensuring they are clean and well
maintained.
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
• Bachelors’ degree in social sciences in any of the following fields;
Commerce, Marketing, Accounting, Business Administration, Business
Management, Business Information Technology, Entrepreneurship, or
relevant equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Competence in financial accounting
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of entrepreneurial and general economic factors.
• Ability to work well with
• Three (3) years relevant experience in a similar position from a
reputable organization
• Satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
Salary: As set by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)