Government Jobs in Kenya - MSEA

The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) is a State Corporation established under Micro and Small Enterprises Act No. 55 of 2012. 

The Authority (MSEA) is categorized as a Service Corporation, PC 3B and is domiciled in the Ministry of Industrialization and Enterprise Development. 

MSEA was established for the promotion, development, regulation of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE) Sector in Kenya.

The Authority is mandated to formulate and review policies and programmes, promote and develop MSE sector, monitor and evaluate implementation policies, programmes and activities related to MSE development. 


Further, the Authority is established to coordinate, harmonize and facilitate integration of various Public and private policies, programmes and activities related to Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya.
 
The Authority is seeking to recruit a highly competent, proactive and self-driven individual to fill the following vacant position:

Position: Head, Information and Communication Technology
Ref. No: MSEA- 9/07/2015 
MSEA Grade 5

The Head, Information and Communication Technology will report directly to the CEO and will be responsible for overall IT and Communications solutions of the organization.

Key Duties and Responsibilities;
  • Developing and implementing ICT policy and strategy;
  • Website design and development;
  • Providing Technical Support Services and training staff on ICT related issues;
  • Data management services;
  • Providing hardware and software;
  • Managing LAN and WAN networks;
  • Automating of core services;
  • Maintaining server functions including email, internet, databases, file storage
  • Administration, file servers, spam filters, firewalls, Antivirus and antimalware;
  • Undertaking research into various infrastructure and software developments to enhance the organization functions and growth.
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by the CEO
Qualifications and Skills
  • Master’s Degree in Computer Science or any other Information Technology related discipline from a recognized institution;
  • A minimum five years (5) working experience in the ICT at a senior managerial level
  • Demonstrated a high level of professional competence and outstanding management qualities in computerized information systems
  • Demonstrate thorough understanding of the mission, vision, and strategies of MSEA and the ability to interpret and apply the role of Information Communication Technology achievements of Authority’s strategies

Position: Head, Supply Chain Management
Ref. No: MSEA- 8/07/2015
MSEA Grade 5
 
The Head, Supply Chain Management will report directly to the CEO and will be responsible for providing efficient and effective service in the procurement of goods, works, services and consultancy services to the Authority, disposal of unserviceable, obsolete or surplus stores and other assets and warehousing, inventory management and distribution of supplies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Reviewing, interpreting and implementing existing procurement policies, regulations and procedures;
  • Spearheading the preparation and the implementation of procurement manual;
  • Conducting market research;
  • Preparation of procurement plans;
  • Carrying out internal monitoring and evaluation;
  • Overseeing, stock taking, stock control and stock audit;
  • Assessing and measuring the performance of suppliers and contractors;
  • Introducing modern inventory management techniques and approaches;
  • Supervising disposal of unserviceable stores, general welfare,
  • Supervising of staff working under the officer.
Qualifications and Skills
  • Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management from a recognized institution;
  • A minimum five years (5) working experience in the Supply Chain at a senior Managerial level
  • Proficiency in IT skills
  • Thorough understanding of the National goals, policies and objectives and the ability to relate them to the procurement function
  • Demonstrate thorough understanding of the mission, vision, and strategies of MSEA and the ability to clearly interpret and apply the role of Micro and Small Enterprise in Kenya’s social economic development and particularly in line with vision 2030

Position: Head, Legal Affairs
Ref. No: MSEA- 7/07/2015
MSEA Grade 4
 
The Head, Legal and Corporate Affairs will report directly to the CEO and will be responsible for providing legal advice to the Authority on matters relating to Micro and Small enterprises.
 
Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Providing legal advice to the Authority;
  • Initiating policy research on legal issues;
  • Reviewing legal documents/instruments, opinions and briefs;
  • Preparing briefs, papers and memoranda;
  • Developing strategies for stakeholder consultations and engagement;
  • Drawing Contracts and Agreements and initiating periodic legal reviews of MSE Act and other relevant rules where necessary in liaison with the office of the Attorney General;
  • Providing legal counsel on legal and legislative issues impacting on the Authority; Providing legal support and services to the programmes in which the Authority will be involved;
  • Liaising with other departments for resources allocation;
  • Mentoring, guiding and supervising other staff in the division.
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by the CEO
Qualifications and Skills
  • Master’s Degree in Law ( LL.M) or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
  • Be admitted as an advocate of the High Court with a current practicing certificate
  • A minimum five years (5) working experience in legal practice at a senior Managerial level
  • Proficiency in IT skills
  • Demonstrate thorough understanding of the mission, vision, and strategies of MSEA and the ability to interpret clearly and apply the role of Micro and Small Enterprise in Kenya’s social economic development and particularly in line with vision 2030

Position: Head, Legal Affairs
Ref. No: MSEA- 7/07/2015
MSEA Grade 4
 
The Head, Legal and Corporate Affairs will report directly to the CEO and will be responsible for providing legal advice to the Authority on matters relating to Micro and Small enterprises.
 
Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Providing legal advice to the Authority;
  • Initiating policy research on legal issues;
  • Reviewing legal documents/instruments, opinions and briefs;
  • Preparing briefs, papers and memoranda;
  • Developing strategies for stakeholder consultations and engagement;
  • Drawing Contracts and Agreements and initiating periodic legal reviews of MSE Act and other relevant rules where necessary in liaison with the office of the Attorney General;
  • Providing legal counsel on legal and legislative issues impacting on the Authority; Providing legal support and services to the programmes in which the Authority will be involved;
  • Liaising with other departments for resources allocation;
  • Mentoring, guiding and supervising other staff in the division.
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by the CEO
Qualifications and Skills
  • Master’s Degree in Law ( LL.M) or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
  • Be admitted as an advocate of the High Court with a current practicing certificate
  • A minimum five years (5) working experience in legal practice at a senior Managerial level
  • Proficiency in IT skills
  • Demonstrate thorough understanding of the mission, vision, and strategies of MSEA and the ability to interpret clearly and apply the role of Micro and Small Enterprise in Kenya’s social economic development and particularly in line with vision 2030

Position: Head, Technology, Innovation and Marketing
Ref. No: MSEA- 4/07/2015
MSEA Grade 4

The Head, Technology, Innovation and Marketing will report directly to the CEO for management and coordination of all programmes on modern and appropriate technologies for use by Micro and Small Enterprises and marketing of MSE products
 
Key Duties and Responsibilities;
  • Facilitate technology development, acquisition and transfer by Micro and Small Enterprises;
  • Promote and facilitate dissemination of research findings, product development and patenting in the micro and Small Enterprise Sector;
  • Promote innovation and development of products by Micro and Small Enterprises;
  • Facilitate MSE business linkages e.g sub-contracting, franchising, arrangements among MSEs and large enterprise;
  • Facilitate implementation of award schemes on technology development
  • Promote value addition and support value chain in various subsectors of the MSEs
  • Promote and facilitate access to markets by Micro and Small Enterprises;
  • Carrying out assessment to identify MSE marketing needs;
  • Collaborate with relevant research institutions to development appropriate technologies for development the micro and small enterprise sector;
  • Promote and facilitate MSE access to Public procurement;
  • Develop mechanisms and strategies to promote marketing of MSE products e.g catalogue MSE products, MSE website;
  • Facilitate, coordinate and organize regional, local and county marketing activities (exhibitions, trade fairs and ASK shows);
  • Identify markets for products generated by MSE and provide linkage between the MSE and the potential market.
  • Encourage innovation and transfer of technology including reverse engineering in order to increase competitiveness of micro and small enterprises products and services;
  • Facilitate the registration and protection of intellectual property rights for micro and small enterprises;
  • Operationalize regional and other Centers of Excellence to enhance utilization of locally available knowledge, skills and resources;
  • Coordinate national specialization mechanism in the MSE sector for mass production of machine parts and equipment.
  • Operationalize technology parks for graduating micro and small enterprises;
  • Identify, collect, develop, modify, package and disseminate technology and products to the micro and small enterprises;
  • Promote manufacturing capacity in products and tools design, machining, forging, casting and tool room facilities
  • Facilitate micro and small enterprises to access relevant equipment either through, purchasing, leasing or franchising;
  • Develop programmes to enable micro and small enterprises comply with environmental legislation;
  • Conduct research on available technologies with a view to modifying them to suit MSE sector needs;
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by the CEO
Qualifications and Skills
  • Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering or Master’s Degree in any Engineering field from a recognized institution;
  • A minimum five years (5) working experience in Technology Innovations at a senior managerial level
  • Proficiency in IT skills
  • Registration with the relevant professional body
  • Demonstrate thorough understanding of the mission, vision, and strategies of MSEA and the ability to clearly interpret and apply the role of Micro and Small Enterprise in Kenya’s social economic development and particularly in line with vision 2030.

Position: Head, Infrastructure Development
Ref. No: MSEA- 5/07/2015 
MSEA Grade 4
 
The Head, Infrastructure Development will report directly to the CEO for advisory and facilitating the Authority in developing worksite management policies, provide suitable infrastructure, including worksites, social amenities, business information Centers, model Centers of Excellence, common usage facilities and other facilities necessary for development of Micro and Small Enterprises.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Coordinating the maintenance and management of infrastructure within MSE worksites;
  • Develop mechanisms and strategies to facilitate acquisitions of infrastructure
  • Preparations of management strategies for MSE established worksites
  • Co-ordinate infrastructure development in the Counties.
  • Construct and Equip Micro and Small Enterprise Centers of Excellence for technology development, acquisition and transfer by Micro and Small Enterprises.
  • Construct and equip technology parks for incubation clusters and graduation of Micro and small Enterprises
  • Advise and liaise with the relevant authorities including County Government for the earmarking and zoning out suitable land for use by MSE sector;
  • Acquire land ownership documents including title deeds for all MSE parcels of Land;
  • Liaising with other government ministries/departments in procurement of land for MSE development;
  • Encourage and maintain safe working conditions and health environment within MSE working sites;
  • Liaising with MSE Association on issues pertaining to land acquisition for MSE
  • Acquire title deed for all MSE parcels of Land;
  • Develop mechanisms and strategies to facilitate acquisitions of infrastructure;
  • Construct and equip Micro and Small Enterprise Centers of Excellence for technology development, acquisition and transfer by Micro and Small Enterprises;
  • Maintain a National data bank of all MSE parcels of land and their status in the Counties;
  • Construct and equip technology parks for incubation clusters and graduation of micro and small Enterprises
  • Maintain a National data bank of all MSE parcels of land and their status in the Counties.
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by the CEO
Qualifications and Skills
  • Master’s Degree in Architecture or any Engineering field from a recognized institution;
  • Registered with the Professional body for practice
  • A minimum five years (5) working experience in the professional field of Architecture or Engineering at a senior Managerial level
  • Proficiency in IT skills
  • Demonstrate thorough understanding of the mission, vision, and strategies of MSEA and the ability to clearly interpret and apply the role of Micro and Small Enterprise in Kenya’s social economic development and particularly in line with vision 2030.

Position: Registrar of MSE Associations
Ref. No: MSEA- 6/07/2015
MSEA Grade 4
 
The Registrar will report directly to the CEO and will be responsible for the registration of MSE Associations and umbrella organizations to ensure order in their formation and operations.
 
Key Duties and Responsibilities;
  • Registering MSE associations and umbrella organizations;
  • Cancelling registration of non-compliant MSE associations and advise accordingly;
  • Regulating the operations of all MSE Associations and umbrella organizations;
  • Maintaining an up to date disaggregated data bank for all MSE Associations;
  • Overseeing MSE Associations elections’ and intervene to initiate arbitration process in cases of dispute;
  • Liaising with MSEA County offices in sensitizing and encouraging MSE operators to form and register sector based MSE Associations;
  • Ensuing safe custody of MSE Associations’ files and records;
  • Maintaining and managing MSE Associations’ registry; and
  • Preparing annual and regular reports on registered MSE Associations
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by the CEO
Qualifications and Skills
  • Master’s Degree in Law( LL.M) or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
  • Been admitted as an advocate of the High Court
  • A minimum five years (5) working experience in the area of registration or comparable position at a senior Managerial level
  • Proficiency in IT skills
  • 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

Position: Chief Executive Officer
Ref. No: MSEA-1/07/2015
MSEA Grade 1
 
The MSEA Board wishes to recruit a visionary and dynamic CEO to provide the stewardship required to deliver the Authority’s mandate. 

The suitable candidate shall be employed on a 5-year contract, renewable once, subject to satisfactory performance
 
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
 
The CEO, who will be responsible for the operations and management of the day-to-day affairs of the Authority, will report to the Board and shall be responsible for:
  • Serve as Secretary to the Board
  • Providing leadership to senior management and staff
  • Prepare annual budgets and establish proper internal controls
  • Be responsible for the execution and communication of the Board`s strategies, decisions and policies
  • Develop and recommend to the Board the annual business plans for the organizations
  • Ensure that the organization has an effective management structure including successions plans
  • Ensure that all Board papers are accurately written, are relevant and are availed to the Board members in good time
  • Serve as link between the Board and the Management
  • Be responsible for the achievement of the objectives of the organization
  • Put in place effective administrative structures, processes and systems
  • Provide regular, thorough and prompt communication to the Board on key technical, financial and administrative matters
  • Be responsible for stakeholder management and the enhancement of the corporate image of the organization
  • Ensure compliance with the laws of Kenya
  • Any other responsibilities as may be directed by the Board
Qualifications and Skills:
 
The successful candidate shall possess the following qualifications and qualities:
  • A Minimum Master’s Degree in relevant fields from a recognized institution.
  • A minimum five years (5) experience in a senior management position in areas related to Micro and Small Enterprise Development and Entrepreneurship
  • A minimum five years (5) in Senior Management experience in the areas of both personnel and budgetary control.
  • A proven track record and reputation for outstanding administrative performance, be of high integrity and honesty and demonstrate leadership skills.
  • Demonstrate thorough understanding of the mission, vision, and strategies of MSEA and the ability to interpret and apply the role of Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya`s Social Economic development and particularly in line with vision 2030.

Position: Head, Research, Policy and Planning
Ref. No: MSEA- 2/07/2015
MSEA Grade 4
 
The Head, Research, Policy and Planning will report to the CEO on all matters pertaining to the promotion and facilitation of Research on development of Micro and Small Enterprise Sector.
 
Key Duties and Responsibilities;
  • Developing, reviewing and updating of policies and strategies for the development of Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya;
  • Coordinating Implementation of policies and strategies supporting MSE development
  • Developing and implementing MSEA resources mobilization strategy, in line with the Authority’s mandate and objectives
  • Monitoring and Evaluation of programmes and activities for MSE development;
  • Assisting in developing and implementing strategies for resources mobilization for MSEs development;
  • Maintaining a Management Information System (MIS) for the Authority of MSE Development
  • Facilitating stakeholder dialogue and conducting policy research to identify priority matters for the sector that require policy intervention;
  • Facilitating collaboration and coordination arrangements amongst donor agencies, NGOs and other relevant stakeholders providing support services to the MSE sector;
  • Compilation of the Authority’s Work Plans, Procurement Plans and Financial Plans
  • Conducting impact assessment of MSE policies and programs on target beneficiaries;
  • Conducting tracer studies on MSE Development Projects.
  • Facilitate information gathering, storage, analysis and dissemination,
  • Developing and strengthening mechanisms for linking the activities of research institutions to encourage information sharing on MSE matters.
  • Liaising with support organization for funding;
  • Monitoring and coordinating the use of donor resources for MSE activities;
  • Developing performance indicators for measuring inputs, outputs and impacts of the projects implemented by the Authority.
  • Any other responsibilities as may be assigned by the CEO
Qualifications and Skills
  • Master’s Degree in Economic Planning, Economics and Development, Statistics or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • A minimum five years (5) working experience in Research, Policy and Planning at a senior managerial level
  • Proficiency in IT skills and experience in data analysis and planning software
  • Demonstrate thorough understanding of the mission, vision, and strategies of MSEA and the ability to clearly interpret and apply the role of Micro and Small Enterprise in Kenya’s social economic development and particularly in line with vision 2030.

Position: Head, Business Advisory and Support
Ref. No: MSEA- 3/07/2015 
MSEA Grade 4
 
Job Description: The Head, Business Advisory and Support will report directly to the CEO and will be responsible for the development and implementation of entrepreneurship training programmes that address start up, survival and growth business challenges, development and administration of certified demand driven capacity building programmes in entrepreneurship and technical skills for Micro and Small Enterprises.

Key Duties and Responsibilities;
  • Liaise with relevant stakeholders to develop and administer certified demand driven capacity building in entrepreneurship and technical skills;
  • Facilitate capacity building in Micro and Small Enterprises ;
  • Promote and provide business development services for the micro and small enterprises;
  • overseeing business counselling and assisting youth aspiring to become entrepreneurs
  • Carry out training needs assessment to identify beneficiary needs;
  • Coordinate the provision of support services to the counties;
  • Developing strategies for promotion of an enterprise culture;
  • Sensitize MSE operators to form sector based associations
  • Facilitate the development and implementation of demand driven technical skills upgrading programmes;
  • Facilitate the development and implementation of entrepreneurship training programmes that address start up, survival and growth business challenges;
  • Liaise with relevant stakeholders to implement skills that target job creation in specific sectors for the youth, women and other vulnerable groups;
  • Facilitate development and implementation of need based capacity building programmes for MSE Associations and SACCOs;
  • Facilitate implementation of Programmes for conducting business mentoring, counseling, Business incubation and other support services;
  • Facilitate the development and implementation of appropriate programmes for promoting entrepreneurship culture;
  • Liaise with relevant stakeholders to implement programmes that address value chain development in specific sectors;
  • Facilitate the development and implementation of capacity building programmes that address marketing challenges in the MSE sector.
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by the CEO
Qualifications and Skills
  • Master’s Degree in relevant fields from a recognized institution;
  • A minimum five years (5) working experience in Business Development Services at a senior Managerial level
  • Proficiency in IT skills
  • Demonstrate thorough understanding of the mission, vision, and strategies of MSEA and the ability to clearly interpret the role of Micro and Small Enterprise in Kenya’s social economic development and particularly in line with vision 2030.
Additional Information

In addition, all prospective candidates MUST satisfy the requirements of leadership and integrity set out in Chapter six (6) of the constitution of Kenya and attach the following documents to their applications:-
  • Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission clearance Certificate (EACC)
  • Kenya Revenue Authority Tax compliance Certificate (KRA)
  • Higher Education Loans Board clearance Certificate(HELB)
  • Certificate of Good Conduct from Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
  • Certificate from Credit Reference Bureau
How to Apply

If you clearly believe that you to meet the criteria given above, please submit your sealed application letters with detailed CV, copies of academic certificates, 3 referees with their e-mail addresses and telephone contacts; quoting the Reference Number for the job being applied on both the envelop and the application letter.

All applications should either be sent through the post office or hand delivered or emailed to the Chairman not later than 12th August, 2015.

The Chairman
Micro and Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA)
Utalii House 10th Floor, Left wing
P.O. Box 48823 – 00100
Nairobi.

Email: chairman@mseauthority.go.ke

MSEA is an equal opportunity employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 


Canvassing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents shall lead to automatic disqualification