DIRECTOR CO-OPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT – JOB GROUP CPSB 03 (R) – (1 POST)
This position is
responsible for enforcing compliance with cooperative legislation for all
cooperative movements in the county and revival of defunct and new cooperatives.
Key
Responsibilities
Participate
in the formulation and implementation of the County and National Cooperative
policy.
Promote
existing investments and potential investment opportunities within the county
through promotions and campaigns in order to create more awareness.
Provide Business Development Services for members of the county so as to enhance businesses within the county.
Promote
Export of businesses and domesticating Inter-County, bilateral, Regional and
International cooperation at the County level.
Organise
and conduct cooperative fairs/exhibitions and facilitating cooperative missions
in and out of the County.
Conduct
co-operative banking inspections in order to ensure the institutions comply
with the regulations and legislation.
Undertake
co-operative risk assessment in order to mitigate risks within the cooperative
development in the county
Prepare
and evaluate co-operative activities and trends to promote cooperative movement
within the county.
Participate
in the budgeting process for the section.
Conduct
market research disseminate and analyze data collected for policy formulation
for cooperative movements.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s
degree in Commerce, Business Administration, and Economics, Entrepreneurship,
Cooperative Management, Marketing, Organizational Development, Finance or
related field from a recognized University.
Master’s
degree in Commerce, Business Administration, and Economics, Entrepreneurship,
Cooperative Management, Marketing, Organizational Development, Finance or
related field from a recognized University.
Certificate
in Strategic leadership Development Programme lasting not lessthan six (6)
weeks from a recognized institution or its equivalent will be an added
advantage.
Demonstrated
managerial, administrative, and professional competence in work performance and
exhibited a thorough understanding of County and National goals, policies,
objectives and ability to relate them to the Cooperative Development and
Marketing Function.
Must
have served in the grade of Deputy Director Co-operative Development or
equivalent position or experience of not less than Nine (9) years in a related
area within the Public Service of Private Sector.
Knowledge
of relevant legislation such as the Constitution of Kenya 2010, County
Government Act of 2012 etc.
In-depth
knowledge of the Co-operative Societies Act, 2012
Ability
to build and lead cohesive teams
Satisfies
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Terms of Service: Contract
Salary: As set by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission
(SRC)
How To Apply
All applicants should
submit their applications cover letter together with copies of their detailed
curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone contacts of three referees.
academic and professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card or
passport and any other supporting documents.
Applications should be
addressed to:
Secretary/CEO
County Public Service
Board
County Government of
Kiambu
P O Box 2362 – 00900
KIAMBU
NOTE:
ALL
applications should be hand delivered in a sealed envelope, clearly marking on
top of the envelope the position applied for, and dropped in the specific box
provided at County Public Service Board offices, Room 103, first floor at Thika
Sub-County offices between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on weekdays.
Applications
should reach the Board on or before Friday
8th September, 2023.
Shortlisted
candidates will be required to produce their original identity card, academic
and professional certificates and submit clearance from the following
institutions:
Kenya
Revenue Authority (KRA)
Ethics
and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Directorate
of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
Higher
Education Loans Board (HELB)
Credit
Reference Bureau (CRB)
County
Government of Kiambu is an equal opportunity employer, women, youth and people
living with disability are encouraged to apply.
The
Board and the County Government of Kiambu is committed to Zero tolerance to
Corruption. We CAUTION applicants and their families not to fall victim of
fraudsters and impersonators who solicit for money with a promise to secure
them jobs in the County Government. The Board shall bear no responsibility for
any personal loss arising from such unlawful dealings. Report any of such cases
to the Police.
