Director Trade
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Guiding and supervising the implementation of government policies, strategies and programmes on domestic trade and investment; Providing consultancy and technical guidance on trade issues to the business community; Coordinating the development of wholesale hubs/ wholesale markets and tier 1 retail markets in the distribution value chain; Managing business information data bank; Facilitating the settlement of trade disputes; and responding to public complaints/customer care issues; In addition, the Director will be responsible for coordinating planning and administration of trade and investment functions of the county; providing consultancy and technical guidance on trade issues in the county; Managing business information in the county facilitating the settlement of trade disputes at the sub county level; Addressing public complaints/customer care issues; and organizing and participating in interactive trade fora. The Director will also be required to coordinate the preparation of county work plans, setting of performance targets and budget estimates; Guide and supervise staff in the directorate. Job Requirements For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:- Have at least ten (10) years relevant working experience, five (5) of which must have been in a senior management position; Hold a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics, International Trade/Business/Relations/Social Sciences or its equivalent from a recognized institution; Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines will be an added advantage:- Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, Business Management, Business and Information Technology, Entrepreneurship, Trade Law, Economics or International Trade/Business/Relations from a recognized institution; Certificate in Senior Management Course (SMC) or its equivalent will be an added advantage; Demonstrated a thorough understanding of County and national goals, policies and development objectives and the ability to translate them into trade development programmes/projects; Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya. go to method of application »