Director Co-operative Development at Kiambu County Government

DIRECTOR CO-OPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT – JOB GROUP CPSB 03 (R) - (1 POST)

This position is responsible for enforcing compliance with cooperative legislation for all cooperative movements in the county and revival of defunct and new cooperatives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Participate in the formulation and implementation of the County and National Cooperative policy.
•  Promote existing investments and potential investment opportunities within the county through promotions and campaigns in order to create more awareness.
•  Provide Business Development Services for members of the county so as to enhance businesses within the county.
•  Promote Export of businesses and domesticating Inter-County, bilateral, Regional and International cooperation at the County level.
•  Organise and conduct cooperative fairs/exhibitions and facilitating cooperative missions in and out of the County.
•  Conduct co-operative banking inspections in order to ensure the institutions comply with the regulations and legislation.
•  Undertake co-operative risk assessment in order to mitigate risks within the cooperative development in the county
•  Prepare and evaluate co-operative activities and trends to promote cooperative movement within the county.
•  Participate in the budgeting process for the section.
•  Conduct market research disseminate and analyze data collected for policy formulation for cooperative movements.

REQUIREMENTS FOR APPOINTMENT

•  Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, and Economics, Entrepreneurship, Cooperative Management, Marketing, Organizational Development, Finance or related field from a recognized University.
•  Master’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, and Economics, Entrepreneurship, Cooperative Management, Marketing, Organizational Development, Finance or related field from a recognized University.
•  Certificate in Strategic leadership Development Programme lasting not lessthan six (6) weeks from a recognized institution or its equivalent will be an added advantage.
•  Demonstrated managerial, administrative, and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of County and National goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to the Cooperative Development and Marketing Function.
•  Must have served in the grade of Deputy Director Co-operative Development or equivalent position or experience of not less than Nine (9) years in a related area within the Public Service of Private Sector.
•  Knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Constitution of Kenya 2010, County Government Act of 2012 etc.
•  In-depth knowledge of the Co-operative Societies Act, 2012
•  Ability to build and lead cohesive teams
•  Satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Terms of Service: Contract
Salary: As set by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC)