Assistant Leather Development Officer III at Kwale County Government

Duties and Responsibilities:

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An Officer at this level will work under the guidance of a more experienced Officer. Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: developing simple tannery layout plans under the guidance of a senior Officer , demonstrating to traders the proper methods of washing , fleshing, trimming, lacing, suspending and preservation of hides and skins , participating in setting designing and overseeing the construction of suitable hides and skins premises and stores, participating in field days ,barazas and workshops to advise livestock farmers on the proper methods of handling domestic animals for production of quality hides and skins , and demonstrating to skins flayers and traders on appropriate methods of flaying cleaning and storage of hides and skins.

Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Diploma in any of the following fields- Leather Technology, Footwear Technology, Leather Goods Design and Development from a recognized institution.

 OR

• Diploma in Animal Health or Environmental Resource Management/Science, plus a two years Certificate in Hides and skins Improvement or Leather Technology, and
• Certificate in Computer application from a recognized Institution.