Deputy Director Enterprise Development at Micro and Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA)

REF NO. MSEA - 4/7/2023 (GRADE 3) Terms: 5 Years Contract
Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities entails; -

• Developing programmes, strategies and mechanisms for delivery of services to Micro and Small Enterprises;
• Coordinating implementing, monitoring and evaluating policies, projects and programmes in relation to Micro and Small Enterprises.;
• Coordinating County Enterprise Development Centres programs;
• Undertaking micro financing, marketing, infrastructure, and start up programmes and support;
• Monitoring the implementation of programmes, strategies and activities relating to the Micro and Small Enterprises sector;
• Coordinating MSE programmes in the counties;
• Coordinating Regional events/programmes;
• Coordinating resource mobilization and partnerships;
• Compiling training and exhibition reports;
• Preparation of annual work plans;
• Coordinating preparation of MSEA reports;
• Coordinating preparation of performance contracts;
• Coordinating and monitoring implementation of activities and programmes for the Authority;
• Coordinating preparation of performance contracts for the departmental staff.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

• Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Entrepreneurship, Business Management, Administration, Strategic Management, Agri-Business, Marketing, Commerce, Enterprise Development, Human Resource Management/Development, arts and design or any other social sciences from a recognized Institution;
• Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Entrepreneurship, Business Management, Administration, Strategic Management, Agri-Business, Marketing, Commerce, Enterprise Development, Human Resource Management/Development, arts and design or any other social sciences from a recognized Institution;
• At least ten (10) years relevant work experience, five (5) of which must have been in a management role; and
• Relevant Professional qualification and membership to a professional body;
• Attended a Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
• Computer proficiency;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution

Key Competencies and skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Report writing skills
• Analytical skills
• Strong situational analysis capability
• Attention to detail and critical thinking
• Innovative skills