Public Service Commission Kenya
The Public Service Commission of Kenya oversees recruitment and career management in the public sector. It ensures fair employment practices, promotes professional development, and upholds integrity in the hiring process, offering various career opportunities in government agencies.
Deputy Director, Enterprise Development, (Co-ordination)
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 10 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Data, Business Analysis and AI , Project Management
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Principal Enterprise Development Officer CSG 8 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service.
- A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Finance, Banking and Finance, Actuarial Science, Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Management, Enterprise Management, Business Management, Project Planning, Marketing, Information Technology, Information Communication Technology, Computer Science, Statistics, Statistics and Programming, Communication and Public Relations, Media and Digital Communication, Public Communication, Education, Business Administration, Arts and Design, or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya.
- Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing (where applicable).
- Demonstrated technical competence as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities:
An officer at this level will report to the Director, Financing, Partnership, and Coordination. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:
- Harmonizing and maintaining information on Financial Agencies on MSMEs beneficiaries for the promotion, development, and enhancement of competitiveness of MSMEs.
- Reviewing support mechanisms for progressive credit policies and practices targeting MSMEs.
- Liaising with relevant stakeholders on Investment, Insurance, and Risk management for MSMEs.
- Supporting the development of products on Investment, Insurance, and Risk management targeting MSMEs.
- Liaising with relevant stakeholders to support credit scoring and digital lending for MSMEs.
- Monitoring and evaluating the flow and absorption of credit from financial public institutions.
- Reviewing and analyzing trends on financial inclusion reports of youth, women, and vulnerable groups.
- Reviewing and making recommendations on mortgage uptake by MSMEs and reporting findings on the Financial Inclusion Fund and other Funds.
- Reviewing lending and borrowing policies and making recommendations.
- Establishing linkages between related MSMEs Associations and Large Enterprise Associations.
- Supporting the development of model MSMEs, trade fairs, and exchange programs to enhance technical and management capabilities.
- Coordinating MSMEs in various value chains to enhance partnerships and collaborations as well as investor engagement forums for accelerating investment.
- Monitoring the implementation of MSMEs policies and programs in MDACs, the private sector, development partners, and non-governmental organizations.
- Organizing investment forums for MSMEs with relevant stakeholders.
- Developing proposals on incentives to promote local investment through MSMEs.
- Monitoring the performance of the Financial Inclusion Fund and other Funds.
- Mobilizing technical expertise for MSMEs infrastructure and technology.
- Collaborating with County Governments, Government Agencies, Development Partners, and the Private Sector to promote MSMEs development.
Method of Application
The details of the posts and mode of application can be accessed on the Commission’s website.
Interested and qualified persons are required to make their applications ONLINE through the Commission website: www.publicservice.go.ke or jobs portal: www.psckjobs.go.ke so as to reach the Commission on or before 10th September, 2024 (Latest 5 pm East African Time).
Please Note:
- Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.
- Only shortlisted and successful applicants will be contacted.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
- The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.
THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
- Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
- It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
- Serving officers shall be required to avail Original letters of appointment to the current substantive posts during the interviews.
Applications should reach the Commission on or before 10th September 2024 latest 5.00 pm (East African Time)
Interested and qualified? Go to Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK) on pscims.publicservice.go.ke to apply
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