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.