Job Description
DIRECTOR CO-OPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT – JOB GROUP CPSB 03 (R) - (1 POST)
This position is responsible for enforcing compliance with cooperative
legislation for all cooperative movements in the county and revival of
defunct and new cooperatives.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Participate in the formulation and implementation of the County and
National Cooperative policy.
• Promote existing investments and potential investment opportunities within
the county through promotions and campaigns in order to create more
awareness.
• Provide Business Development Services for members of the county so as to
enhance businesses within the county.
• Promote Export of businesses and domesticating Inter-County, bilateral,
Regional and International cooperation at the County level.
• Organise and conduct cooperative fairs/exhibitions and facilitating
cooperative missions in and out of the County.
• Conduct co-operative banking inspections in order to ensure the institutions
comply with the regulations and legislation.
• Undertake co-operative risk assessment in order to mitigate risks within the
cooperative development in the county
• Prepare and evaluate co-operative activities and trends to promote co-
operative movement within the county.
• Participate in the budgeting process for the section.
• Conduct market research disseminate and analyze data collected for
policy formulation for cooperative movements.
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, and Economics,
Entrepreneurship, Cooperative Management, Marketing, Organizational
Development, Finance or related field from a recognized University.
• Master’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, and Economics,
Entrepreneurship, Cooperative Management, Marketing, Organizational
Development, Finance or related field from a recognized University.
• Certificate in Strategic leadership Development Programme lasting not less
than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution or its equivalent will be an
added advantage.
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative, and professional competence
in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of County
and National goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to the
Cooperative Development and Marketing Function.
• Must have served in the grade of Deputy Director Co-operative
Development or equivalent position or experience of not less than Nine (9)
years in a related area within the Public Service of Private Sector.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Constitution of Kenya 2010,
County Government Act of 2012 etc.
• In-depth knowledge of the Co-operative Societies Act, 2012
• Ability to build and lead cohesive teams
• Satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Terms of Service: Contract
Salary: As set by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)