Deputy Director of Trade and Markets (1) (Post) at County Government of Busia

Advert No. CPSB/73/2023

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating the activities of the section
• Analyzing and evaluating the impact of trade practices and advise accordingly
• Undertaking research and market intelligence, preparing briefs and position papers
• Participating in public sector partnership, analyzing government policies for trade promotion and development
• Providing counselling and consultancy services on trade
• Identifying business opportunities in the domestic markets
• Coordinating and participating in trade fairs and exhibitions coordinating the development of wholesale hubs/wholes sale markets and tier 1 retail markets the distribution chain value
• Organizing outreach activities and networking with trade related agencies
• Coordinating activities of the Joint Loan Board (JLB) credit scheme
• Promoting inter county trade related development activities
• Providing of trade information to the public and other stakeholders 
• Facilitating the settlement of trade disputes and responding to the public complaints/customer care.

Requirements for Appointment

• Served in the position of Assistant Director Trade for a minimum period of (3) three years or five (5) years in the private sector
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following field; Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics, International Trade/Business/Relations or its equivalent from recognized institution;
• Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics, International Trade/Business/Relations or its equivalent from recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Certificate in strategic leadership development programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks or its equivalent from recognized institution;
• Certificate in computer application from recognized institution;
• Demonstrated a thorough understanding of national /county goals policies and development objectives and ability to translate them in to trade development projec