Director - Weight and Measures at Ministry of Industrialization,Trade and Enterprise Development

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Deputy Director,
• Weights and Measures CSG 6 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector;
• a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Physics, Mathematics, Law, Legal Metrology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Instrumentation, Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics),
• Micro-processors or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• a Masters Degree in any of the following disciplines: Instrumentation, Computer Science, Information Communication Technology, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Law, Legal Metrology, Engineering Mechanical/Electrical/ Electronics),
• Micro-processors, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• an Advanced Certificate offered by the Institute of Trade Standards Administration (Kenya); a Certificate of Membership of the Institute of Trade Standards Administration (Kenya);
• demonstrated a high degree of professional competence and capability required for effective planning, organization and administration of weights and measures function and;
• thorough understanding of national goals, policies and development objectives and the ability to translate them into Weights and Measures

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will be the head of the Department and will be responsible to the Principal Secretary for the overall management and administration of the Weights and Measures services. Duties and responsibilities include:-

• being the chief advisor on issues relating to the Weights and Measures Act (Cap 513) and the Trade Description Act (Cap 505) and the subsidiary legislations made under them and interpretation, application, implications and reviewing of these laws;
• spearheading the formulation, implementation and reviewing of policies and programmes relating to consumer protection and weighing and measuring equipment used in connection with trade, human and animal health, safety and the protection of the environment;
• ensuring acquisition, custody and maintenance of Kenya Primary Standards and Kenya Primary Reference Standards;
• approving of new patterns of weighing and measuring equipment; and
• reviewing of existing legislation and procedures in liaison with national, regional and international bodies/institutions and other stakeholders on matter relating to legal metrology.

Others

• Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.87,360 – Ksh.121,430 p.m. (CSG 7)
• House Allowance: Ksh.16,800 – Ksh.45,000 p.m. (Depending on Station)
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh.12,000 p.m.
• Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil service
• Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
• Medical Cover: As provided by the Government
• Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable