Senior Trade Development Officer at Trans Nzoia County Public Service Board

Senior Trade Development Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

1. An officer at this level will be responsible for:
2. Collecting, compiling and analyzing economic and trade related data; disseminating business information;
3. Facilitating trade promotion activities, participating and organizing trade interactive forums and conducting business counseling; 
4. Training and providing extension service on trade matters, conducting surveys and mapping of various business activities;
5. Vetting of Nawiri Fund applicants, sensitizing the business community on source of credit available to Micro-Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and compiling and analyzing data on recovery a loans owed to the Nawira Fund;
6. Promoting entrepreneurial venture creation, facilitating the growth and development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)and participating in management of business information and solution center; In addition, the officer will be required to recover loans owed; maintain Nawiri books of account; participate in the management of business information and solution centers; implement trade related development projects; and mobilize the business community to participate in trade fairs and exhibitions.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

1. Served in the grade of Trade Development Officer I for a minimum period of three (3) years;
2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics, International Trade/Business/Relations or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
3. Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution; and
4. Demonstrated merit and shown ability as reflected in work performance and results.
5. Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010