The Export Promotion Council is a
State Corporation established on 19th August 1992 by the Government through
Legal Notice No. 4342, with the mandate of developing and promoting Kenyan
exports with its Headquarters in Nairobi and two Regional Offices in Eldoret
and Mombasa.
Terms of Employment: Four (4) Years Contract Renewable Once Subject to
Performance
We are looking for a self -driven
individual to fill the following vacancy as detailed below: –
Chief Manager (Product, Market
Development and Promotion)
EPC Grade 2
(1 Position)
Job Description
The role of this position is to guide
on product development and building exporters capacity and also promoting and
developing Kenya’s export market.
Job Descriptions will entail: –
i. Providing leadership in the
identification of priority needs of the exporting community and the development
and implementation of National Export Market Development Programme;
ii. Collaborating with trade support
networks for optimal facilitation of export business;
iii. Overseeing activities related to
assessment of existing export market opportunities, and implementation of
strategies to penetrate and sustain new markets, and consolidate market shares
in traditional markets.
iv. Providing interface with all
partner organizations in the export promotion field, determining the working
relations and establish MOUs in order to enhance cooperation and optimize use
of resources;
v. Acting as the focal point
concerning relations with Kenya’s Commercial Attachés and the Division of
External Trade of MT&I on export trade development and promotion
activities.
vi. Organizing trade fairs and
exhibitions to create awareness and arranging trade missions and buyer-seller
meetings;
vii. Developing export marketing
plans, establish priorities and maintain an overall view of Kenya’s export
promotion constraints and problems;
viii. Develop and strengthen
relationships with County Governments and regional authorities with the
objective of promoting product and enterprise development at the County level.
ix. Developing and overseeing overall
product development and test marketing strategy and tactical plans for the
successful product launch into the identified export market;
x. Facilitating the integration of
MSMEs including youths, women and special groups into the export sector through
capacity building programs.
xi. Managing stakeholder’s
relationships in implementation of enterprise and product development programs
and collaborating with them in identifying and addressing product market access
requirements
xii. Developing strategies that
facilitate product innovation and development;
xiii. Undertaking fact finding
missions to identify best practices, appropriate technology and market dynamics
to help develop market led products. Coordinating development and
implementation of annual budgets and work-plans for the department.
xiv. Continuously reviewing the
skills requirements and developing relevant training programmes for the
department in liaison with head of human resource management division.
xv. Coordinating and supervising the
work of the department’s staff and enforcing Council’s systems and procedures
for monitoring, evaluating and appraising performance.
Appointment Specifications
For appointment to this grade a
candidate must have:-
(i) A minimum period of twelve (12)
years relevant work at least eight (8) years’ experience in a management
position
(ii) 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.
(iii) 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
(iv) Professional qualification and
membership, where applicable.
(v) Certificate in Leadership course
lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
(vi) Good communication and
analytical skills;
(vii) Project planning and management
skills
(viii) Proficiency in computer
applications
(ix) Fulfilled the requirement of
Chapter Six of the Constitution
(x) Demonstrated competence in work
performance.
How to Apply
Candidates, who meet the above
qualifications to do online submissions of their applications, by filling
the applications profile form and
send to hr@epc.or.ke by Tuesday 18th September 2018 with the subject clearly
indicating the position you are applying for.
Senior Officer (Product, Market Development and Promotion Officer)
EPC Grade 5
(2 Positions)
Terms of Employment: Permanent
and Pensionable
Job Description
(i)
Conducting county baseline surveys to identify MSMEs with products that have
good potential for development into exportable products
(ii)
Profiling enterprises with potential exportable products for selection into the
product development and value addition programmes
(iii)
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
(iv)
Assisting in developing proper product pricing strategies to enable Kenyan
products be competitive in the export market
(v)
Participating in identifying capacity gaps among the MSMEs producers/exporters
and helping to recommend appropriate interventions for implementation
(vi)
Collecting product related information, feedback and inquiries from buyers and
potential buyers for sharing and dissemination to MSMEs producers and exporters
(vii)
Assisting in developing and implementing MSMEs training and support programmes
with special emphasis to the marginalized, women and youth groups
(viii)
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
(ix)
Participating and implementing exporters training programs to enhance exporting
skills and in the mentorship programmes for MSMEs exporters through exchange
visits to learn best practices
(x)
Assisting in developing and implementing follow up programs for trained
exporters
(xi)
Assisting in generating period reports on product and enterprise development
activities
Appointment Specifications
For
appointment to this grade an officer must have: –
(i)
A minimum period of eight (5) years’ experience in product and enterprise
development, promotion , export marketing and market surveys
(ii)
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.
(iii)
Professional qualification and membership, where applicable.
(iv)
Good communication and analytical skills;
(v)
Proficiency in computer applications;
(vi)
Fulfilled the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution;
(vii)
Demonstrated competence in work performance.
How to Apply
Candidates,
who meet the above qualifications to do online submissions of their
applications, by filling the applications profile form and
send to hr@epc.or.ke by Tuesday 18th September 2018 with the subject clearly
indicating the position you are applying for.
EPC
is an equal employer. Women and persons with disability are encouraged to
apply.
