Manager, Quality Assurance and Compliance at Kenya Leather Development Council (KLDC)

Qualification Description

• ACADEMIC    Have a Bachelors Degree in a leather related field from a recognized institution
• ACADEMIC    Have a Masters Degree in a leather related field from a recognized institution
• COMPETENCIES    Proficiency in Computer Applications
• EXPERIENCE    Have minimum period of ten (10) years’ work experience, three (3) of which should have been in Senior Management of a public or private institution
• MEMBERSHIP    Be a member in good standing of a relevant professional body where applicable
• SHORT COURSES    Have a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution

Job Responsibilities

Responsibility Description

• Identifying, developing and managing MSMEs leather clusters;
• Developing and revision of standards in the leather sector in collaboration with KeBS;
• Sensitizing standards implementation and compliance;
• Promoting innovation, product development and branding;
• Initiating and periodically review leather sector policies;
• Creating, maintaining and periodically update leather sector databank;
• Collaborating with County Governments and other Agencies on hides and skins quality improvement;
• Registration of leather sector players, (Tanneries, exporters/importers, manufacturers, accessories and chemical suppliers );
• Inspecting and verifying of imports and exports;
• Developing of market linkages and access; and
• Ensuring appropriate environmental management systems is in place.