Assistant Director Inua Biashara at Uasin Gishu County Government

Job Description

Requirements for Appointment:-

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Commerce, Economics, Project Management or a related field from a recognized institution.
A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
At least 6 relevant work experience in enterprise development, trade or SME support with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
Demonstrate knowledge of government policies and strategies on MSMEs and private sector development.
Proficiency in project planning, monitoring and evaluation.
Strong financial management and resource mobilization skills.
Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
Proven experience in policy formulation and implementation.
Computer literacy and ability to use ICT in program management.

Duties & Responsibilities:-

Provide strategic leadership in planning, coordination, and implementation of the Inua Biashara Programme to support MSMEs and entrepreneurs.
Oversee development and execution of policies, strategies and work plans for enterprise growth and sustainability.
Coordinate mobilization of resources and partnerships with county governments, private sector, development partners and financial institutions.
Monitor, evaluate and report on program performance and impact, ensuring alignment with national development goals (e.g., Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda).
Supervise program staff and provide mentorship, guidance, and performance management.
Ensure effective financial planning, budgeting, and prudent utilization of resources allocated to the program.
Spearhead innovation and adoption of digital solutions for MSME capacity building, access to markets and access to finance.
Represent the programme in intergovernmental, public and private stakeholder forums.
Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and policy frameworks governing enterprise development.
Prepare and submit periodic reports, briefs and policy recommendations to senior management and relevant authorities.
Promote public awareness, advocacy and information dissemination on Inua Biashara initiatives.
Plan, monitor and evaluate performance of staff against the set target