Principal Trade Advisory Officer at Brand Kenya Board Corporation

GRADE 4

Job Specification

The duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Providing business counselling services to business community
• Assisting in the dissemination of accurate, up-to-date and relevant trade information to the business community
• Assisting in development of appropriate trade information products and services at the Agency.
• Maintaining high quality standards in customer delivery v. Assisting in preparing the Kenya Export Directory and trade information publications (e.g. brochures, bulletins, leaflets, newsletter) and design appropriate dissemination mechanisms. Assisting in the maintenance of
• a comprehensive database of clients for targeted dissemination of specific information to identified users
• Assisting in the organization of trade information seminars for the business community to raise awareness on specific trade related topics.
• Maintaining high quality standards in customer service delivery
• Monitoring the provision of quality and reliable information at the Agency
• Contributing to the development and publication of the Kenya Export Directory and trade information publications (e.g. brochures, bulletins, leaflets, newsletter) and design appropriate dissemination mechanisms;
• Organizing trade information seminars/workshops for the business community to raise awareness on specific topics.
• Championing ISO &Risk Management in the Department

Person Specifications

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

• Master’s degree in the field of Marketing, Business Administration or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Marketing, Business Administration or its equivalent from a recognized institution; i. Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent
• Have a minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at a supervisory level
• Professional qualification and membership to a professional body
• Have a certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Key competencies and skills

1. Strong analytical skills
2. Communication skills
3. Strategic and innovative thinking
4. Strong interpersonal skills
5. Proficiency in computer applications.