Leather Development Assistant II - 3 Posts at Nairobi City County Public Service Board

Job Requirement

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

Be in possession of a two-year Certificate in either Hides and Skins Improvement or Leather Technology from a recognized institution

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Certificate in Leather Technology
• Certificate in Computer application skills

Previous relevant work experience required.

• Entry point

Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills 
• Negotiation skills
• Ability to build and lead cohesive teams
• Problem-solving skills
• Must meet Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya leadership and integrity.

Job Description

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for day-to-day work of improving the quality of hides and skins and promoting leather value addition for local and international market.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Demonstrating to traders and skins flayers on the appropriate methods of flaying
• Cleaning, curing and storage of hides and skins
• Ensuring that the hides and skins are delivered to the curing premises immediately after flaying
• Collecting hides and skins data on production, grading and defects and issuing dispatch notes to facilitate movement of hides and skins as a disease control measure.