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.