Director Trade Development at County Government of Tana River

Job Details

• Ensure management and administration of trade and business development services;
• Chief adviser on issues relating to trade and trade development in the county;
• Develop policies related to trade;
• Offer leadership in conducting research on trade and related issues for the county;
• Develop training proposals on trade development;
• Market the county as an investment destination;
• Monitor and evaluate trade development projects and programmes;
• Development of SME’s engaged in trade;
• Collect, analyse and disseminate business information and management of county business information centers;
• Promoting of export business and domesticating inter-county regional and international trade at county level;
• Organize outreach activities and networking with trade related agencies;
• Day to day operation of county loans scheme.
• Coordinate preparation of divisional work plans, setting performance targets and budget estimates for the department and guiding and supervising staff; and
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as shall be delegated from time to time.

Qualifications

For appointment to this position, the officer must meet the following:

• Served in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service for a minimum period of ten (10) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics, International Trade/Business/Relations, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, Finance or any related field from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: commerce, marketing, Business administration, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics, International trade/business/relations, Entrepreneurship, Accounting, Finance or any related field from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of county/National goals, policies and development objectives and the ability to translate them into trade development programs/projects.
• Be in possession of a Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme (SLDP) lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution.