Trade Development Officer I (Weight and Measures Officer) at County Government of Nandi

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Coordinate weights and measures services in the field to ensure effective service delivery and safe trade practices.
• Control or regulate the accuracy and manner of use of Weighing and Measuring equipment in use for trade; 
• Develop a public sensitization schedule to ensure that the public sensitization forum is well coordinated and effectively carried out.
• Ensure that before verification and stamping program is commenced, the necessary legal obligations are complied as provided in section 27 of the Weights and Measures Act.
• Receive and analyze all complaints under the weights and measures Act and ensure proper investigation
• Verify and stamp trader’s weighing and measuring equipment to ensure accuracy of quantities delivered.
• Sensitize on standards so as to create awareness among members of the public and consumers as to the need of using accurate measures.
• Investigate all complaints and prosecution of cores involving weighing, quality and origin of goods.
• Carry out research in specific areas of legal metrology and consumer protection
• Test samples for research analysis and articles submitted by the stakeholders and interest groups
• Control or regulate the sale of goods in terms of quantity i.e. Weight, Measures, or number of such goods as laid down in the regulations;

Requirements for appointment
For appointment to this grade, Candidates must have;

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, Metrology, Computer Science or any Other related degree from a recognized university.
• Be a Gazetted inspector of weights and measures.
• Have relevant knowledge in legal metrology.