Principal Licensing Officer - 2 Posts at Uasin Gishu County Government

Requirements for appointment:-

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Knowledge and relevant work experience of not less than three (5) years; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and responsibilities:-

• Coordinate the issuance, renewal, and revocation of business and trade licenses
• Supervise the maintenance and updating of the county’s licensing database and registry
• Ensure compliance with county and national trade licensing laws and regulations
• Monitor licensing revenue collection and prepare performance reports
• Conduct field inspections to verify compliance with licensing requiremenT
• Advise traders, investors, and the public on licensing procedures and requirements
• Participate in the development and review of licensing policies and systems
• Handle licensing-related complaints, disputes, and enforcement actions
• Coordinate the activities of licensing officers across sub-counties
• Liaise with other departments and agencies on licensing and compliance matters
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on licensing operations
• Lead public awareness and sensitization campaigns on trade licensing
• Plan, monitor and evaluate performance of staff against the set targets.