12 Trade Development Officer I Jobs in Kenya

TRADE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER I
– JOB GROUP CPSB 09 (K) – (12 POSTS)

This
position is responsible for promoting trade through creation of an enabling
business and investment environment for business to thrive in the county.

 Key
Responsibilities

 Coordinate
and implement trade policies;

 Implement
trade and investment policies in the county;

 Conduct
business education and training of traders within the county;

 Collect,
compile and analyses economic and trade related data;

 Sensitize
business community on sources of credit available to micro, small and medium
enterprises (SME’s);

 Participate
and organize trade interactive forums and facilitate trade promotion activities;

 Undertake
research and market intelligence for trade development in order to promote
entrepreneurial venture creation, growth and development;

 Monitor
and evaluate trade activities and programmes that are conducted within the
county;

 Select
and prioritize the development of wholesale and retail markets in the
distribution value chain.

Qualifications

 Bachelors’
degree in social sciences in any of the following fields;

Commerce,
Marketing, Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Business
Information Technology, Entrepreneurship or any other related field from a
recognized institution;

 Competence
in financial accounting;

 Knowledge
of entrepreneurial and general economic factors;

 Computer
literate

 Three
(3) years relevant experience in a similar position from a reputable
organization.

 Satisfies
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Terms of Service: Permanent &
Pensionable

Salary: As set by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)

How To Apply

All applicants should
submit their applications cover letter together with copies of their detailed
curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts of three referees.
academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card or
passport and any other supporting documents.

Applications should be
addressed to:

Secretary/CEO

County Public Service
Board

County Government of
Kiambu

P O Box 2362 – 00900

KIAMBU

NOTE:

ALL
applications should be hand delivered in a sealed envelope, clearly marking on
top of the envelope the position applied for, and dropped in the specific box
provided at County Public Service Board offices, Room 103, first floor at Thika
Sub-County offices between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on weekdays.

Applications
should reach the Board on or before Friday
8th September, 2023.

Shortlisted
candidates will be required to produce their original identity card, academic
and professional certificates and submit clearance from the following
institutions:

Kenya
Revenue Authority (KRA)

Ethics
and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

Directorate
of Criminal Investigations (DCI)

Higher
Education Loans Board (HELB)

Credit
Reference Bureau (CRB)

County
Government of Kiambu is an equal opportunity employer, women, youth and people
living with disability are encouraged to apply.

The
Board and the County Government of Kiambu is committed to Zero tolerance to
Corruption. We CAUTION applicants and their families not to fall victim of
fraudsters and impersonators who solicit for money with a promise to secure
them jobs in the County Government. The Board shall bear no responsibility for
any personal loss arising from such unlawful dealings. Report any of such cases
to the Police.