Director of Trade & Investment at Samburu County Government

Director of Trade & Investment Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Guiding and supervising the implementation of Government policies, strategies and programs on domestic trade and investment.
• Coordinating planning and Administration of trade and investment functions of the County.
• Providing consultancy and technical guidance on trade issues.
• Managing business information in the County.
• Overseeing the development of wholesale hubs/wholesale markets and tier 1 retail markets in the distribution of value chain.
• Facilitating the settlements of trade disputes.
• Addressing Public complaints/customer care issues.
• Organizing and participating in interactive trade fora.
• In addition the Officer will be required to coordinate the preparation of County work plans, setting of performance targets and budget estimates; and guiding and supervising staff in the County.

Requirements for the Director of Trade & Investment Job

• Served in the Grade of Senior Assistant Director Internal Trade for a minimum of 3 years.
• Bachelors’ degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, Business
• Management and Entrepreneurship from a recognized University in Kenya.
• Masters in any of the following: Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration,
• Business Management, Entrepreneurship from a recognized Institution.
• Certificate in strategic leadership development program lasting not less than 6 weeks from a recognized Institution.
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized Institution.
• Demonstrated a thorough understanding of County and National goals, policies and development objectives and the ability to translate them into Trade development programs/projects