Assistant Director of Trade
Duties and Responsibilities:
Analyzing economic and
trade data and reports;
Disseminating business
information;
Facilitating trade
promotion activities;
Conducting surveys and
mapping of various business activities;
Sensitizing the business
community on sources of credit available to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
(MSMEs);
Promoting entrepreneurial
venture creation, growth, development, and graduation of Micro, Small, and
Medium Enterprises (MSMEs);
Providing training,
consultancy, and extension services on trade issues;
Monitoring and analyzing price and supply trends of essential commodities in the domestic market;
Administering the
Nyandarua County Trade Fund and Joint Loan Board (JLB) Scheme;
Providing information on
government policies for trade promotion and development and managing business
information and solution centers;
Identify the business
opportunities in the domestic market;
Undertake research and
carry out market intelligence for trade development;
Monitor the impact of
trade practices;
Advise Development
Committees on trade matters;
Prepare periodic field
reports and returns on trade activities;
Promote public-private
sector partnerships;
Carrying out inspection of
County Trade Fund and Joint Loan Board (JLB) activities and preparing reports;
Mobilize the business
community to participate in trade fairs and exhibitions;
Prepare background papers
and briefs on trade issues;
Undertake intra and
inter-departmental liaison on trade matters for trade development; and
Prepare the Development
Plan chapter relating to domestic trade in the County Development Plan
administration
Requirement for Appointment
At least Eight (8) years
of relevant experience
Must be a serving officer
in Nyandarua County Public Service
Bachelor’s Degree in any
of the following disciplines: – Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration,
Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics, International
Trade/Business/Relations, Project Management, Community Development or its
equivalent from a recognized institution;
A Masters’s degree
in any of the above-stated fields of study; and
Demonstrated professional
competencies and outstanding administrative and managerial capability in trade
development services;
How To Apply
Candidates are requested
to download the Application for Employment Form and thereafter they should
complete the Application for Employment Form and attach copies of the following
documents:
National Identification
Card; and
Academic and professional
certificates.
Shortlisted candidates
will be required to produce their original identity cards, academic and
professional certificates plus other relevant documents in support of their
applications.
Applications should be submitted to the County Public
Service Board in an envelope which should be addressed to:
The Secretary,
County
Public Service Board,
P.O Box
38-20303,
Ol’ Kalou,
NYANDARUA
Applications may also be
hand-delivered to the County Public Service Board offices located at Posta
house, 2nd floor, Ol’Kalou Town. Applications should be received on or
before the close of business on 22/11/2023.
