Assistant Director of Trade at County Government of Nyandarua

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyzing economic and trade data and reports;
• Disseminating business information;
• Facilitating trade promotion activities;
• Conducting surveys and mapping of various business activities;
• Sensitizing the business community on sources of credit available to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs);
• Promoting entrepreneurial venture creation, growth, development and graduation Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs);
• Providing training, consultancy and extension services on trade issues;
• Monitoring and analysing price and supply trends of essential commodities in the domestic market;
• Administering the Nyandarua County Trade Fund and Joint Loan Board (JLB) Scheme;
• Providing information on government policies for trade promotion and development and managing business information and solution centres;
• Identify the business opportunities in the domestic market;
• Undertake research and carry out market intelligence for trade development;
• Monitor the impact of trade practices;
• Advise Development Committees on trade matters;
• Prepare periodic field reports and returns on trade activities;
• Promote public-private sector partnerships;
• Carrying out inspection of County Trade Fund and Joint Loan Board (JLB) activities and preparing reports;
• Mobilize the business community to participate in trade fairs and exhibitions;
• Prepare background papers and briefs on trade issues;
• Undertake intra and inter departmental liaison on trade matters for trade development; and
• Prepare the Development Plan chapter relating to domestic trade in the County Development Plan administration

Requirement for Appointment

• At least Eight (8) years relevant experience
• Must be a serving officer in Nyandarua County Public Service
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics, International Trade/Business/Relations, Project Management, Community Development or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
•  A Masters degree in any of the above stated field of study ; and
• Demonstrated professional competencies and outstanding administrative and managerial capability in trade development services;