Assistant Commissioner for Cooperative Development (1 Position) at Nakuru County Government

 VACANCY No. 04/PROM/2023/01

DEPARTMENT OF TRADE, BUSINESS SUPPORT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, TOURISM AND CULTURE

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in the grade of Principal Co-operative Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce, Business Administration, Agriculture, Economics, Sociology, Law, Agricultural Economics, Co-operative Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Management and Organizational Development, Finance or Agri-business from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce, Business Administration, Agriculture, Economics, Sociology, Law, Agricultural Economics, Co-operative Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Management and Organizational Development, Finance or Agri-business from a recognized institution; 
• Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; 
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated administrative ability and professional competence; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and responsibilities

• Providing technical advice in area of specialization;
• Advising on co-operative investment;
• Analyzing data for policy formulation;
• Enforcing compliance with co-operative legislation;
• Carrying out market research and disseminating research findings;
• Promoting value addition and processing;
• Conducting co-operative banking inspections;
• Undertaking co-operative risk assessment; and
• Preparing and evaluating co-operative activities and trends for promoting the co-operative movement.