Assistant Director Inua Biashara at Uasin Gishu County Government

Requirements for Appointment:-

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Commerce, Economics, Project Management or a related field from a recognized institution.
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• At least 6 relevant work experience in enterprise development, trade or SME support with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Demonstrate knowledge of government policies and strategies on MSMEs and private sector development.
• Proficiency in project planning, monitoring and evaluation.
• Strong financial management and resource mobilization skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven experience in policy formulation and implementation.
• Computer literacy and ability to use ICT in program management.

Duties & Responsibilities:-

• Provide strategic leadership in planning, coordination, and implementation of the Inua Biashara Programme to support MSMEs and entrepreneurs.
• Oversee development and execution of policies, strategies and work plans for enterprise growth and sustainability.
• Coordinate mobilization of resources and partnerships with county governments, private sector, development partners and financial institutions.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on program performance and impact, ensuring alignment with national development goals (e.g., Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda).
• Supervise program staff and provide mentorship, guidance, and performance management.
• Ensure effective financial planning, budgeting, and prudent utilization of resources allocated to the program.
• Spearhead innovation and adoption of digital solutions for MSME capacity building, access to markets and access to finance.
• Represent the programme in intergovernmental, public and private stakeholder forums.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and policy frameworks governing enterprise development.
• Prepare and submit periodic reports, briefs and policy recommendations to senior management and relevant authorities.
• Promote public awareness, advocacy and information dissemination on Inua Biashara initiatives.
• Plan, monitor and evaluate performance of staff against the set target