Assistant Director Bsiness Development, Marketing & Trade at Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT)

JOB REF MSEA/KYEOP/01/2021

Section / Unit N/A

Location / Work Station MSEA Regional Offices

Reporting Relationships

Reports to

Senior Assistant Director Business Development/ Enterprise Development

Direct Reports

1. Senior Enterprise Development Officer (1)
2. County Enterprise Development Officer (1)

Indirect Reports

1. Enterprise Development Officers (1)
2. Enterprise Development Assistant (1)
3. Manufacturing and Agribusiness Officer (1)
4. Other support Staff

Job Purpose

Implement the Authority’s mandate in the assigned region/ County to enhance the operating environment for micro and small enterprises in Kenya and guide them to thrive and be globally competitive.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

1. Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
   1. Assist to develop and implement policies, projects and programmes in relation to Micro and Small Enterprises in the assigned region;
   2. Implement the strategic plan in relation to the core mandate of the Authority;
   3. Prepare and coordinate performance contracts, monitoring and evaluating the implementation of projects and programs relating to or affecting MSEs;
   4. Set performance targets, develop work plans and implement them in compliance with the Authority’s plans and vision;
   5. Organize workflow and implement ensuring effective performance of duties;
   6. In liaison with headquarters, supervise the development, refurbishment, operationalization and utilization of the Authority’s Infrastructure Projects in the assigned region;
   7. Develop, nurture and implement partnerships with relevant stakeholders to enhance business performance of micro and small enterprises;
   8. Develop, nurture, maintain and strengthen effective collaboration and partnerships with organs of Government and Government agencies, County Governments, Regional and international organizations, private sector, non-governmental organizations and other Stakeholders;
   9. Undertake such other functions related to the implementation of the promotion and development objectives of the Micro and Small Enterprises Act 2012.
2. Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
   1. Implement programmes to facilitate research, product development and patenting in the micro and small enterprises sector;
   2. Assist in conducting research on business development services and marketing needs of MSEs;
   3. Implement programmes to enhance access to markets by micro and small enterprises;
   4. Assist to implement programmes to promote innovation by micro and small enterprises;
   5. Initiate and promote innovation and development of products by micro and small enterprises;
   6. Assist to design and implement capacity building programmes for micro and small enterprises;
   7. Assist by facilitating technology development, acquisition and transfer by micro and small enterprises;
   8. Initiate and Implement linkages for product development and patenting in the micro and small enterprises sector;
   9. Develop reports on the Authority’s programmes and projects in the assigned region;
   10. Support MSE Registration activities in the assigned region;
   11. Liaise with stakeholders on program development and implementation;
   12. Prepare periodic and quarterly reports;
   13. Prepare budget estimates for the assigned region’s activities and work plan;
   14. Assist in the development and implementation of the Authority/County Strategic Plans;
   15. Disseminate information about MSE Fund;
   16. Develop proposals for operationalization of CIDCs and Coordinating their utilization;
   17. Implement post Covid 19 recovery programs for the MSE sector in Kenya;
   18. Exercise and perform other functions which the Authority may determine from time to time.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Strategic Management, Agri-Business, Natural Sciences, Marketing, Enterprise
2. Development/Entrepreneurship, Business Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
3. Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Strategic Management, Agri-Business, Marketing, Enterprise Development/Entrepreneurship, Business Management.
4. Certificate in Project Management lasting not less than two weeks or a comparable qualification from a recognised institution.
5. Certificate in Senior Management Course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognised institution
6. Certificate in entrepreneurship course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognised institution
7. Certificate in computer application skills
8. Demonstrated high administrative and leadership capabilities.
9. Previous relevant work experience required.