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 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs);
• Providing training, consultancy and extension services on trade issues;
• Monitoring and analysing 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 centres;
• 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 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 degree in any of the above stated field 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:

(i) National Identification Card; and

(ii) 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 close of business on 22/11/2023. Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification..