Career Opportunities 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

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

• served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Principal Industrial Development Officer CSG 8 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce, Business
• Administration, Mathematics, Biological/Physical Sciences, Entrepreneurship, Statistics, Economics, Project Planning and Management, Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Electronics, Metallurgy, Aeronautical, Agriculture), Agriculture, Animal Sciences, Food Technology, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Textile Technology, Production Technology, Leather Sciences, Wood Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Geology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Computer Science from a University recognized in Kenya;
• a Certificate in any of the following fields; Project Planning, Project Appraisal, Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Entrepreneurship, Public Policy Analysis,
• Small Enterprises Policy and Promotion, Environmental Impact Assessment and Auditing, Environmental Management or Business Development Services lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution; and demonstrated high degree of Professional, Technical and Administrative competence as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• reviewing sectoral reports on Tariff and Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBS) for manufacturing industry;
• liaising with research and development institutions and other Industry Stake Holders to backstop industry on the development of industrial tooling and machining;
• identifying potential foreign investors in specific industrial sectors;
• documenting and promoting the commercialization of research and development findings; Further,
• categorizing industrial clusters for industrial development;
• Negotiating on industrial related issues at bilateral, regional and multilateral fora;
• sensitizing entrepreneurs on industrial investment opportunities, providing advisory services and mentoring to/ for potential and existing entrepreneurs;
• locating potential foreign investors in specific industrial sectors in liaison with relevant government agencies; and
• undertaking monitoring and evaluation of projects/ programmes

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

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

• served for a minimum period of twelve (12) years, and currently serving at the grade of Principal, Regional Social Integration Officer, CSG 8 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service;
• a Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Social Work, Culture and Sports Science, Development Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies, Gender Studies, Anthropology, International Relations/Studies, Entrepreneurship, Public/Business Administration, Human Resource Management/ Planning/ Development, Education, Medicine or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• a membership to a relevant professional body(where applicable);
• demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance and exhibited a thorough understanding of national goals, policies, objectives and ability to relate them to proper management of regional social integration function

Duties and responsibilities at this grade will include:-

• coordinating the development and implementation of social sector policies and strategies on East African Community (EAC) integration;
• monitoring and evaluating EAC social sector projects, programmes, summit and council decisions;
• initiating development and implementation of activities related to social sector;
• creating and sustaining networks for constructive exchanges on EAC social integration with the public and private sector;
• making recommendations on analytical background papers, country profiles, reports on EAC social integration process;
• preparing briefs and speeches on social integration issues;
• coordinating research/studies on EAC social integration process;
• widening and deepening social sector cooperation among the EAC partner states;
• coordinating the implementation of the EAC Treaty, Protocols and Agreements’ provisions related to social affairs integration;
• collaborating and liaising with the border agencies to facilitate movement of persons, workers, goods and services as well as cross border relations;
• coordinating delegations to bilateral and regional social integration meetings.
• overseeing the preparation and implementation of work plans, performance contracts in the Division;
• ensuring accountability and prudent management of resource in the Division;
• Instituting operational accountability and teambuilding;
• ensuring compliance with principles and values of good governance, transparency, accountability, ethics and integrity
• supervising, managing and developing staff within the Division. 

Others

• Basic Salary Scale: Ksh.98,500- Ksh.166,780 p.m. (CSG 6)
• House Allowance: Ksh.20, 000 – Ksh.50,000 p.m. (Depending on duty station)
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh.16, 000p.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