Job Description
REGISTRAR OF MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES (MSEs): REF NO. MSEA -
11/11/2023 (MSEA GRADE 2) 1 POST
TERMS: 5 Year Contract Renewable Once subject to Performance
The job holder is responsible for the overall supervision, coordination and registration of
Micro and Small Enterprises, Associations and Umbrella Organizations.
Duties and Responsibilities
a) Coordinate the development of MSEs policies and procedures pertaining to the
registration and Management of MSEs, Associations and Umbrella Organizations;
b) Oversee the development and executions of registration strategies in order to attain
the goals of the Authority;
c) Provide strategic advice to the Director General in order to convey accurate
information concerning the Directorate’s deliverables on executing the Authority’s
mandate;
d) Provide oversight in the processes of registration and Management of MSEs,
Associations and Umbrella Organizations;
e) Spearhead evaluation, reviewing and vetting of the applications for registration;
f) Spearhead the issuance of registration certificates to the successful applicants;
g) Oversee updating of register of all registered MSEs, Associations and Umbrella
Organizations
h) Oversee the development, establishment and maintenance of a database of MSEs,
Associations and Umbrella Organizations;
i) Spearhead engagements with internal and external stakeholders on registration of
MSEs;
j) Oversee revenue generation arising from application fees.
k) Participate in the development implementation and review of the Authority’s
Strategic Plan;
l) Oversee effective and seamless implementation of the performance management in
the Directorate;
m) Spearhead effective coordination and maintenance of the registration information
management systems;
n) Coordinate identification, assessment and mitigation of risks within the directorate;
o) Initiate collaborative/project working with other Micro and Small Enterprises both
locally and internationally;
p) Oversee effective and seamless implementation of the performance management in
the Directorate;
q) Provide continuous leadership, supervision, training and development of the
directorate staff by ensuring an effective and motivated team;
r) Oversee Mentoring and coaching of staff in the directorate for career growth and
effective service delivery;
s) Oversee Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the directorate;
t) Oversee preparation of Board and Management Papers;
u) Oversee execution of approved directorate work plans and budgets;
Qualifications for Appointment
For appointment to this position an officer must have;-
Minimum experience of twelve (12) years, five (5) of which must have been in a
senior management position as Registrar in micro and small enterprises or in a
comparable position;
Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B) degree from a recognized institution;
Master’s degree in Law or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law or any other
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court;
Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized
institution or a comparable qualification.
Member of Law Society of Kenya in good standing.
Demonstrate thorough understanding of the mission, vision, and strategies of
MSEA and the ability to clearly interpret and apply role of Micro and Small
Enterprise in Kenya’s social economic development and particularly in line with
vision 2030 and the Bottom up Economic Transformation Agenda.