Deputy Director, Enterprise Development, (Research) at Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK)

Job Description

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 Bachelors 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 Programing, 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); and
Demonstrated technical competence as reflected in work performance and results.
Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will report to the Director, Policy and Research. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

Coordinating development, validation and monitoring the implementation of the MSMEs policy;
Validating guidelines on identification of beneficiaries, disbursement of funds, and recovery and risk mitigation;
Developing demand driven interventions to address specific context of MSMEs;
Coordinating the development of MSMEs Financing Policy;
Coordinating development and validation of the policies and guidelines on prioritization of MSMEs products and services in government procurement;
Reviewing policies and guidelines on access to modern management practices for MSMEs, and mentorship and coaching on entrepreneurship;
Reviewing MSMEs Business process re-engineering approaches;
Coordinating stakeholder engagements and validation of the framework for establishment of production clusters, and MSMEs Research and Knowledge Management;
Reviewing framework on subcontracting arrangements between MSMEs and Large Enterprises;
Reviewing the developed MSMEs business franchising policies and guidelines and harmonizing guidelines on promotion and development of cottage industry;
Coordinating socio-economic impact assessment of the Financial Inclusion Fund and other Funds; and
Coordinating surveys and generation of periodic reports on MSMEs

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)