Job Purpose


This is the entry level for technicians into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a Senior Officer.


Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks


Undertaking training in footwear and leather goods manufacturing;
Preparing training materials;
Participating in continuous evaluation of the trained artisans/entrepreneurs;
Carrying out... production operations processes;
Carrying out service and minor maintenance works for the machines;
Reporting on service, maintenance and safety incidences.


Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic Qualifications / Professional Qualifications


Have a Certificate in Leather Craft or Trade Test from a recognized institution


Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:


Demonstrate hands-on-skills in leather works
Problem solving skills
Decision making skills
Communication skills
Creativity and innovation
Integrity more

Qualification Description


ACADEMIC    Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade D+ or its equivalent qualification
COMPETENCIES    Be proficient in computer applications


Job Responsibilities

Responsibility Description


Cleaning offices, machines/ equipment/apparatus 
Collecting and disposing waste
Dusting offices and ensuring habitable office... conditions
Moving or carrying office equipment, furniture and ensuring orderly arrangement
Dispatching letters
Arranging for meeting venues professionally and timely
Keeping inventory of kitchen equipment
Preparing and serving office tea
Performing office and messengerial duties. more

Qualification Description


ACADEMIC    Business related field (Accounting or Finance option) or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
EXPERIENCE    Experience in Audit function will be an added advantage
MEMBERSHIP    Be a member in good standing of a professional body–Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK) and or Institute of... Internal Auditors of Kenya (IIA-Kenya);
PROFESSIONAL    Be a Certified Public Accountant Part II or any other related and recognized qualification


Job Responsibilities

Responsibility Description


Undertaking audit assignments in line with the approved audit work plan to confirm the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and control
Performing substantive and compliance testing of accountable records and documents and prepare working papers;
Providing input in preparation of audit reports for audit engagements executed
Assisting in evaluating progress and effectiveness of action taken to implement audit recommendations received from internal and external audits.
Assisting in preparing draft audit test procedures, draft notifications and request for information Memos;
Carrying out audit tests on internal controls in accounting, administration and operational procedures
Assisting in ensuring that the audit working and paper files are complete and well referenced.
Reviewing prepared audit test procedures, drafts notifications and request for information Memos;
Preparing draft audit reports;
Preparing draft risk-based audit plans, programmes and schedules;
Assisting in examining and evaluating the Council’s internal controls to ascertain their adequacy and make recommendations for improvement. more

Qualification Description


ACADEMIC    Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields: - Computer Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Computer Science & Technology, Information Systems, Business Information Technology (BBIT), Computing Science and Technology, Computer Security and Forensics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
Masters Degree in Computer... Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Computer Science & Technology, Information Systems, Business Information Technology (BBIT), Computing Science and Technology, Computer Security and Forensics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
MEMBERSHIP    Be a member in good standing of a relevant professional body where applicable
SHORT COURSES    Have a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution


Job Responsibilities

Responsibility Description


Overseeing implementation of a secure Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System, security back-up and disaster recovery measures for all information, technology and systems in the Council
Overseeing the development and implementation of ICT solutions’ backup and business disaster management
Writing, testing, debugging/troubleshooting and maintaining the source code of software
Conducting unit and integration testing to ensure quality implementation
Coding and unit testing solutions using all tools and coding languages used in the Council, primarily PHP and python
Integrating software components and third-party programs
Leading software development resources on architecture improvement projects, customizing internal systems with off-the shelf software
Providing support in resolution of escalated issues raised by users
Ensuring adequate backup and recovery strategies and systems are in place and reviewed regularly
Creating storage and archiving processes to facilitate for the systems to function optimally
Designing, creating and maintaining customized database reports and perform data analysis using Business Intelligence (BI) tools
Overseeing the development, implementation and maintenance of Council’s automated processes
Coordinating research on ICT solutions for Business functions;
Overseeing the development and implementation of ICT user training programs and materials in liaison with the Department of Human Resource Management as well as the ICT Authority to ensure technical s
Ensuring adherence to established ICT standards
Administering and maintaining mission critical web and database server’s configuration
Creating and administering network users’ control, rights and permissions
Ensuring systems are backed up
Ensuring the security of server data from unauthorized access more

Qualification Description


ACADEMIC    Have a Bachelors Degree in a leather related field from a recognized institution
ACADEMIC    Have a Masters Degree in a leather related field from a recognized institution
COMPETENCIES    Proficiency in Computer Applications
EXPERIENCE    Have minimum period of ten (10) years’ work experience, three (3) of which should have been in Senior... Management of a public or private institution
MEMBERSHIP    Be a member in good standing of a relevant professional body where applicable
SHORT COURSES    Have a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution


Job Responsibilities

Responsibility Description


Identifying, developing and managing MSMEs leather clusters;
Developing and revision of standards in the leather sector in collaboration with KeBS;
Sensitizing standards implementation and compliance;
Promoting innovation, product development and branding;
Initiating and periodically review leather sector policies;
Creating, maintaining and periodically update 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 of market linkages and access; and
Ensuring appropriate environmental management systems is in place. more

Qualification Description


ACADEMIC    Have a Bachelors Degree in a leather related field from a recognized institution
ACADEMIC    Have a Masters Degree in a leather related field from a recognized institution
COMPETENCIES    Proficiency in Computer Applications
EXPERIENCE    Have minimum period of ten (10) years’ work experience, three (3) of which should have been in Senior... Management of a public or private institution
MEMBERSHIP    Be a member in good standing of a relevant professional body where applicable
SHORT COURSES    Have a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution


Job Responsibilities

Responsibility Description


Overseeing daily activities of the facilities;
Initiating the development and review of strategies/plan, 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 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 growth of the CMFs more

Qualification Description


ACADEMIC    Have a Bachelors Degree in a leather related field from a recognized institution
ACADEMIC    Have a Masters Degree in a leather related field from a recognized institution
COMPETENCIES    Proficiency in Computer Applications
EXPERIENCE    Have minimum period of ten (10) years’ work experience, three (3) of which should have been in Senior... Management of a public or private institution.
MEMBERSHIP    Be a member in good standing of a relevant professional body where applicable
SHORT COURSES    Have a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution


Job Responsibilities

Responsibility Description


Carrying out public education on the standards for optimum industry productivity
Carrying out 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 of curricula for training in hides, skins, leather, leather product
Undertaking internship for leather and related trainees
Undertaking training outreach programs for MSMEs Under take test and certification of professionals both local and foreign experts working in the country
Carrying out training needs assessment in leather value chain;
Ensuring the training Centres are operational and well maintained;
Carrying out the identification/recruitment of MSMEs to be trained in 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; and
Ensuring appropriate environmental management systems is in place. more

Qualification Description


ACADEMIC    Have a Bachelors Degree in a leather related field from a recognized institution
ACADEMIC    Have a Masters Degree in a leather related field from a recognized institution
COMPETENCIES    Proficiency in Computer Applications
EXPERIENCE    Have minimum period of twelve (12) years’ work experience, five (5) of which should have been in Senior... Management of a public or private institution
MEMBERSHIP    Be a member in good standing of a relevant professional body where application
SHORT COURSES    Have a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution


Job Responsibilities

Responsibility Description


Overseeing daily activities of the directorate
Coordinating the development of long- term strategies, business plans, annual operating budgets, procurement plans and policies of technical directorate and recommending to the CEO for approval;
Coordinating regular monitoring and evaluation of the leather industry for purposes of developing a comprehensive database for planning purposes and presenting advisory reports the CEO. This will be u
Overseeing 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
Initiating and coordinates the development and review of policies and regulations in the leather sector, to improve the business environment of 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 on 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 leather industry private sector players
Ensuring the development of a framework for strategic partnerships with development partners and relevant national, regional and international organizations to enhance investments in the leather secto
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 promotion of investments in the leather sector
Ensuring prudent management of the directorate’s resources in line with the Council’s policies
Overall supervision, management and implementation of HR functions in the directorate
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 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 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 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 more

Key Responsibilities

Assisting in preparation of departmental and Council’s budget
Assisting in preparation of annual corporate and departmental performance contracts;
Assisting in preparation of Council’s performance Contract progress reports
Assisting in development of monitoring and Evaluation tools and progress reports;
Assisting in preparation of research tools and frameworks and... collecting, collating
Analyzing statistical data on the planned programmes

Qualifications and skills

Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines:-Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Project Management, Governance, Public Administration, Demography or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
Previous experience in similar role will be an added advantage
Be a member of a relevant professional body more

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing for goods, works and services as per the procurement law
Raising purchase orders for goods and services for approval
Liaising with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services;
Maintaining and update a list of prequalified suppliers;
Assisting in undertaking market surveys to ensure the Board obtains value for money;
Ensuring safe custody of all... procurement’s records
Participating in the opening and evaluation of tenders/quotations
Preparing statutory reports to the National Treasury, PPRA and other Government Agencies

Qualifications and skills

Bachelors Degree in Procurement & Supplies Management, Business Administration, or other relevant field from a recognized institution
Previous experience in similar role will be an added advantage
Member of professional body either Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM) or Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supplies (CIPS) in good standing more