Chief Trade Development Officer (1 Position) at Nakuru County Government

VACANCY No.  04/PROM/2023/05

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

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in the grade of Senior Trade Development Officer for at least three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences in any of the following disciplines:-Commerce, Marketing, Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics or International Trade/Business/Relations or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Certificate in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and responsibilities

• compiling and analyzing economic and trade related data;
• disseminating business information; 
• facilitating trade promotion activities; 
• participate and organize trade interactive forums; 
• promotion of entrepreneurial venture creation , growth, development and graduation;
• Undertaking market intelligence for trade development. 
• Providing business counseling, training and extension services on trade matters; 
• preparation of background papers and briefs on trade issues; 
• Participating in Trade fairs and exhibitions
• Monitoring and analyzing price and supply trends of essential commodities
• Intra and inter-ministerial Liaison on trade matters and providing information on government policies for trade promotion and development
• Conduct surveys and mapping or various business activities
• Analyzing of Joint Loan Board (JLB) books of accounts; 
• Sensitizing the business community on sources of business financing available.
• Recover loans owed to the Joint Loans Board (JLB), 
• Maintaining Joint Loans Board (JLB) books of accounts, 
• Facilitating the settlement of trade disputes and address to public complaints/customer care issues and mobilizing the business community to participate in trade fairs and exhibitions; and
• Mobilizing the business community to participate in trade fairs and exhibitions