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  • Posted: Jul 27, 2023
    Deadline: Aug 9, 2023
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    Kakamega County is one of the 47 counties in the Republic of Kenya. It borders Vihiga County to the south, Siaya County to the West, Bungoma County to the North and Nandi County to the East. The county covers an area of 3050.3 Km2 (Kakamega CDP, 2013). The altitude of the county is between 1,240 metres and 2,000 metres above sea level.
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    Director, Industrialization and Research

    Basic Salary: Kshs. 121,430 x 6,070- 127,500 x 6,370- 133,870 x 6,570- 140,440 x 6,770- 147,210 x
    6,960- 154,170 x 7,160- 161,330 x 7,810 – 169,140p.m
    Terms of Service:

    • Three (3) year contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Providing linkages to finance, markets, resource efficiency and cleaner production technology suppliers, Research and Development findings, quality assurance, and intellectual property protection;
    • Creating linkage for subcontracting among MSI and Medium and Large Industries;
    • Identifying potential investors in specific industrial sectors in the County;
    • Disseminating industrial information to stakeholders;
    • Identifying and Documenting indigenous technologies and entrepreneurs;
    • Undertaking monitoring and evaluation on the implementation of Industrial projects/ programmes;
    • Undertaking benchmarking surveys and supporting the rehabilitation of industries through identifying, promoting and creating awareness on market opportunities for county products;
    • Creating awareness on counterfeit goods in liaison with Anti-Counterfeit Agency (ACA), and
    • Preparing industrial performance reports to enhance productivity.

    Requirements for Appointment
    For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

    • Served in the grade of Senior Deputy Director Industries, Job Group CPSB 04/‘Q’ for a minimum period of three (3) years or in any comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Public Sector;
    • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field in any of the following: Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil Structural, Industrial, Electronics), Architecture, Building, Economics, Land Economics, Food Science and Technology, Biochemistry, Geology, Statistics, Commerce, Business Administration, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science from a university recognized in Kenya;
    • A Master’s Degree or Post graduate diploma in any of the following: Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Civil Structural, Industrial, Electronics), Architecture, Building, Economics, Land Economics, Food Science and Technology, Biochemistry, Geology, Statistics, Commerce, Business Administration, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science or any other field related to industrial development from a relevant field recognized in Kenya; and
    • A certificate in any of the following fields: project Planning, Project Appraisal, Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Entrepreneurship, Public Policy Analysis, Small, Enterprises Policy and Promotion, Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing, Environmental
    • Management or Business Development Services from an recognized institution recognized in Kenya

    Method of Application

    PLEASE NOTE

    • All the details requested in the advertisement should be filled on the on -line form.
    • ALL Serving Officers in the County Public Service, MUST clearly indicate on the online form:
      • The Officer’s Payroll Number;
      • Date of first appointment;
      • Date of last promotion to the current grade; and
      • Substantive designation and Job Group.
    • During interviews, shortlisted candidates will be required to produce the following original documents: - National Identity Card; Academic and Professional Certificates; current payslip and letter of appointment/promotion to the current grade.
    • Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
    • The County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates and Persons with disabilities (PwDs) are encouraged to apply.
    • Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.

    HOW TO APPLY
    All applicants should click on the Job Offers Option on the County Website www.kakamega.go.ke, fill the Application Form and submit it ONLINE on or before 9th August, 2023 at 11.59 P.M.
    N/B: No hard copies or emailed applications to the Board’s official email i.e. cpsb@kakamega.go.ke will be accepted.
    Applicants are advised to provide accurate information when making applications, those who give false information regarding their credentials and qualifications will be automatically disqualified.
    PLEASE NOTE:

    • Kakamega County Public Service Board (KCPSB) DOES NOT use Agents nor charge ANY FEE at any stage of the recruitment and selection process.
    • Our official communication channels are; email address cpsb@kakamega.go.ke and Phone Number 0745888999 ONLY. 

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