The Kenya Leather Development Council was gazette as a State Corporation in the then Ministry of Livestock Development vide an Executive Order through a legal notice No. 114 of the Kenya gazette supplement No. 113 of 9th September 2011, under the State Corporations Act (Cap 446) of the laws of Kenya to provide direction, harmony and coordination to the le...
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Job Purpose
- Directs, coordinates, and overseas operations in the Directorate of Technical Services by providing strategic leadership and management to ensure the directorate delivers on the Council’s mandate towardsthe development of the leathersector and promotion of the leather value chain in the country.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
- Overseeing the daily activities of the directorate
- Coordinating the development of long-term strategies, business plans, annual operating budgets, procurement plans, and policies of the technical directorate and recommending them to the CEO for approval;
- Coordinating regular monitoring and evaluation of the leather industry for the purposes of developing a comprehensive database for planning purposes and presenting advisory services
- Overseeing the development of a consolidated, harmonized licensing legal framework in the leather sector for fair trading practices, quality assurance, and compliance
- Coordinating the development and implementation of a framework to drive quality assurance and compliance with the national and international regulations and standards in the leather sector
- Initiates and coordinates the development and review of policies and regulations in the leather sector, to improve the business environment of the industry for faster development
- Conceptualization of new and innovative programmes and projects that the Council may undertake for the development of the leather sector
- Supervising the implementation and tracking the progress of ongoing projects and management of the leather industrial parks, MSE leather parks, and leather products production service centres;
- Directing the development of a framework for capacity building for the leather sector and promotion of the leather value chain;
- Spearheading efficient delivery of quality services and products provided to the industry;
- Overseeing provision of a conducive work environment within the directorate to foster good governance and corporate culture that promotes ethical practices;
- Leading the development of a framework for collaboration linkages with the Ministries, Department, and Agencies (MDAs), County Governments, and the leather industry private sector players
- Ensuring the development of a framework forstrategic partnerships with development partners and relevant national, regional, and international organizations to enhance investments in the leather sector
- Developing and coordinating frameworks for research programmes and local/ international collaborations, and an enabling environment to encourage innovations along the value chain
- Spearheading the development of market strategies and linkages to promote growth in the leather sector;
- Spearheading the development of publications for the leather sector, including leather sector magazines, brochures, and catalogues
- Coordinating the development and implementation of environmental protection strategies and technologies across the value chain for sustainable development
- Coordinating the development of a framework for the promotion of investments in the leather sector
- Ensuring prudent management of the directorate’s resourcesin line with the Council’s policies
- Overall supervision, management, and implementation of HR functions in the directorate
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
- Supervising the implementation of activities of the directorate as per the approved work plan
- Reviewing and recommending all administrative and operational documents of the directorate for approval
- Advising the CEO on all technical matters pertaining to the leather sector
- Chairing the Technical Departmental meetings
- Signing and implementing the Directorate’s Performance Contract with the CEO
- Stakeholder engagement /management /liaison and provision of technical advice to the industry players
- Supervising the implementation of the Performance Management and Procedures Manual of the Council in the directorate
- Cascading and supervising activities of the directorate to the respective divisions
- A member of the Senior Management Committee, Budget Implementation Committee,Corruption Prevention Committee and other ad hoc committees of the Council
- Inspecting the Council’s projects
- Preparing draft Board papers for the Technical and Strategy Committee of the Board
- Reviewing and consolidating budget and procurement proposals for the directorate
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience, and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:-Leather Technology, Leather Science, Animal Science, Manufacture Science, Material Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:-Leather Technology, Leather Science, Animal Science, Manufacture Science, Material Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
Professional Qualifications / Membership in professional bodies
- Be a member in good standing of a relevant professional body where applicable
- Have a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
- Proficiency in Computer Applications
Previous relevant work experience required.
- Have a minimum period of twelve (12) years’ work experience, five (5) of which should have been in Senior Management of a public or private institution
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
- Leadership skills
- Governance and managerial skills
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Result-oriented
- Analytical skills
- Risk management skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- Negotiation skills
- Decision-making skills
- Innovation and creativity
- Ability to work under pressure
- Integrity
- Emotional Intelligence
- Professionalism
- Attention to details
- Counselling skills
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Job Purpose
- The manager is responsible to the Director of Technical Services in coordinating and managing all the activities under the Training and Production Department through the development and implementation of policies, strategies, projects/ programmes, and plans to realize the council’s core mandate. The manager ensures the effective management of the Centre's physical and human resources to maximize sustainable returns.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
- Carrying out public education on the standards for optimum industry productivity
- Carrying out a continuous industry skills need assessment
- Undertaking industry skills development through the Training and Production Centre for Shoe Industry
- Undertaking training across the training and technology transfer Centres, Collaboration with other training institutions in reviewing curricula for training in hides, skins, leather, and leather products products & related products
- Undertaking an internship for leather and related trainees
- Undertaking training outreach programs for MSMEs. Under the Undertake test and certification of professionals, both local and foreign experts, working in the country
- Carrying out training needs assessment in the leather value chain;
- Ensuring the training Centres are operational and well-maintained;
- Carrying out the identification/recruitment of MSMEs to be trained in the production of leather and leather products;
- Advising on development and revision of training curriculum and materials;
- Coordinating trainings across the Centres;
- Ensuring a register of trained MSMEs is maintained;
- Coordinating follow-up and assessment of training impacts on MSMEs' productivity;
- Ensuring appropriate environmental management systems are in place.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience, and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Leather Technology, Leather Science, Animal Science, Manufacture Science, Material Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Leather Technology, Leather Science, Animal Science, Manufacture Science, Material Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
Professional Qualifications / Membership in professional bodies
- Be a member in good standing of a relevant professional body where applicable
- Have a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
- Proficiency in Computer Applications
Previous relevant work experience required.
- Have a minimum period of ten (10) years’ work experience, four (4) of which should have been in Senior Management of a public or private institution.
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
- Leadership skills
- Governance and managerial skills
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Result-oriented
- Analytical skills
- Risk management skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- Negotiation skills
- Decision-making skills
- Innovation and creativity
- Ability to work under pressure
- Integrity
- Emotional Intelligence
- Professionalism
- Attention to details
- Team player
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Job Purpose
- The Manager, Common Manufacturing Facilities is responsible to the Director, Technical Services in coordinating and managing all the activities under the Common Manufacturing Facilities Department, through the development and implementation of policies, strategies, projects/ programmes and plans to realize the council’s core mandate. The manager ensures the effective management of the Facilities’ physical and human resources to maximize sustainable returns.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
- Overseeing daily activities of the facilities;
- Initiating the development and review of strategies/plans, programs, and policies in the facilities to improve the service delivery to the manufacturers
- Undertaking regular monitoring, evaluation, learning, and reporting for purposes of planning and improving efficiency
- Advising the director on matters pertaining establishment and management of the Common Manufacturing Facilities
- Implementing a quality assurance and compliance framework within the operations of the facilities
- Undertaking Training Needs Assessment (TNA) for leather product manufacturing clusters
- Tracking the progress of the projects under common manufacturing facilities
- Promoting skills development and technology transfer through training of MSMEs at the CMFs.
- Promoting green manufacturing at the CMFs;
- Ensuring efficient delivery of quality services and products at the CMFs
- Initiating the development of frameworks for research programmes and local collaborations, and an enabling environment to encourage innovations at the CMFs
- Undertaking the development of market strategies and linkages to promote the growth of the CMFs.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience, and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Leather Technology, Leather Science, Animal Science, Manufacture Science, Material Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:-Leather Technology, Leather Science, Animal Science, Manufacture Science, Material Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
Professional Qualifications / Membership in professional bodies
- Be a member in good standing of a relevant professional body where applicable
- Have a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
- Proficiency in Computer Applications
Previous relevant work experience required.
- Have a minimum period of ten (10) years’ work experience, four (4) of which should have been in Senior Management of a public or private institution.
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
- Leadership skills
- Governance and managerial skills
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Result-oriented
- Analytical skills
- Risk management skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- Negotiation skills
- Decision-making skills
- Innovation and creativity
- Ability to work under pressure
- Integrity
- Emotional Intelligence
- Professionalism
- Attention to details
- Team player
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Job Purpose
- The Manager, Quality Assurance and Compliance is responsible to the Director, Technical Services in managing and implementing all activities under the Quality Assurance and Compliance Department through the development, review, implementation, and maintenance of quality management systems and compliance to standards across different segments of the leather value chain.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
- Identifying, developing, and managing MSMEs' leather clusters;
- Developing and revision standards in the leather sector in collaboration with KeBS;
- Sensitizing standards implementation and compliance;
- Promoting innovation, product development, and branding;
- Initiating and periodically reviewing the leather sector policies;
- Creating, maintaining, and periodically updating the leather sector databank;
- Collaborating with County Governments and other Agencies on hides and skins quality improvement;
- Registration of leather sector players (Tanneries, exporters/importers, manufacturers, accessories, and chemical suppliers);
- Inspecting and verifying of imports and exports;
- Developing market linkages and access; and
- Ensuring appropriate environmental management systems are in place.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience, and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Leather Technology, Leather Science, Animal Science, Manufacture Science, Material Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:-Leather Technology, Leather Science, Animal Science, Manufacture Science, Material Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
Professional Qualifications / Membership in professional bodies
- Be a member in good standing of a relevant professional body where applicable
- Have a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
- Proficiency in Computer Applications
Previous relevant work experience required.
- Have a minimum period of ten (10) years’ work experience, four (4) of which should have been in
- Senior Management of a public or private institution.
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
- Leadership skills
- Governance and managerial skills
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Result-oriented
- Analytical skills
- Risk management skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- Negotiation skills
- Decision-making skills
- Innovation and creativity
- Ability to work under pressure
- Integrity
- Emotional Intelligence
- Professionalism
- Attention to details
- Team player
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