Principal Product Development Officer
KEPROBA
GRADE 4- V/NO. 12/2023
Job Specification
The duties and
responsibilities of the officer will entail:
Participating in activities tied to
the development of proper product packaging,branding, labeling and bar-coding
solutions for the MSME’s exportable products;
Participate in test marketing and
market linkage activities including launch campaigns and development of product
promotional material such as product catalogues, brochures etc;
Undertaking training needs analysis
for existing and potential exporters and in designing and implementing
appropriate curricula for exporters’ training and alsofollow up programs for
trained exporters;
Liaising with Sectoral Panels
Secretariat in scheduling meetings and ensuring that the issues raised guide
the preparation of trade promotion activities in specific markets;
Conducting County baseline surveys to
identify MSMEs with products that have good potential for development into
exportable products;
Profiling enterprises with potential
exportable products for selection into the product development and value
addition programmes;
Participating in researching on the
key competitor and consumer trends in the target markets and on concepts
and technology required for new product development or for improvement of the
existing ones;
Assisting in developing proper product
pricing strategies to enable Kenyan products be competitive in the export
market;
Collecting product-related
information, feedback and inquiries from buyers and potential buyers for
sharing and dissemination to MSMEs producers and exporters;
Assisting in developing and
implementing MSMEs training and support programmes with special emphasis to the
marginalized, women and youth groups;
Assisting in developing and
maintaining an accurate up to date database on MSMEs product development and of
existing enterprises trained in the export business, keeping track and creating
additional growth opportunities among the enterprises;
Participating in implementing
exporters training programs to enhance exporting skills and in the mentorship
programmes for MSMEs exporters through exchange visits to learn best practices;
Assisting in developing and implementing
follow up programs for trained exporters; and
Assisting in generating periodic
reports on product and enterprise development activities.
Championing ISO &Risk Management
in the Department
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have at least: –
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the
following: Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, International Trade,
SME development, Food Science & Technology, Textiles & Apparels Design,
Leather Design or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a
recognized Institution;
Master’s Degree in any of the
following: Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, International Trade,
SME development, Food Science & Technology,Textiles & Apparels Design,
Leather Design or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a
recognized Institution;
Have a minimum of eight (8) years
relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at a supervisory
level;
Relevant professional qualification
and membership to a professional body;
Have a certificate in Management
Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
Fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six
of the Constitution;
How to Apply
The duly filled Job Application Forms and
copies of certificates, National ID, a detailed curriculum vitae, testimonials,
and other supporting documents should be submitted to careers@brand.ke not
later 8th June 2023 at 5.00pm. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The successful candidates will be required to satisfy the
requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya on leadership and
integrity by submitting clearance certificates from the following institutions.
Kenya Revenue Authority (Tax
Compliance Certificate)
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
(EACC Clearance)
Directorate of Criminal Investigations
(Certificate of Good conduct)
Certificate from an approved Credit
Reference Bureau (CRB)
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the
responsibilities of the position will be offered to the successful candidates.
KEPROBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to
diversity and gender equality. Persons living with HIV/AIDs, disabilities and women are encouraged
to apply. Any form of
canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
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