Director, Enterprise Development (Digital Communication) at Public Service Commission

Director, Enterprise Development (Digital Communication) at Public Service Commission

DIRECTOR, ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT (DIGITAL COMMUNICATION) – ONE (1) POST – V/NO. 254/2024

Basic Salary Scale: Ksh 143,640 p.m. – 262,420 p.m. Page 10 of 58 DELIVERY AND (CSG 5) House Allowance: Commuter Allowance: Leave Allowance: Annual Leave: Medical Cover: Terms of Service: Ksh 49,206 – Ksh 60,000 p.m. Ksh 20,000 p.m. As provided in the Civil Service 30 working days per financial year As provided by the government Permanent and Pensionable.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Assistant Director, Enterprise Development CSG 7 and above or in comparable and relevant position in the wider public service; (ii) 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; (iii) a Masters Degree in any of the above disciplines: Economics, Finance, Banking and Finance, Strategic Management, Public Policy and Administration, Actuarial Science, Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Small Business Management, Marketing Management, Project Planning, Information Technology, Information Communication Technology, Computer Science, Statistics and Programing, Public Communication, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification from university recognized in Kenya; (iv) membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing (where applicable); and (v) demonstrated technical and professional competence, managerial capability, and a thorough understanding of MSMEs and ability to relate to national development goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will report to the Secretary, MSMEs for effective management and administration of the Directorate of MSMEs Policy and Research.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

(i) promoting e-commerce strategies for MSMEs; (ii) collaborating with Partners and Stakeholders to support technology upgradation and modernization; (iii) coordinating the Designing and development of an MSMEs integrated information system; (iv) promoting formalization and development of a sector-based database for MSMEs; (v) overseeing the packaging, reviewing and dissemination of information on MSMEs activities, products and services; (vi) coordinating the Development of a business information database of MSMEs; (vii) overseeing Information management;

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HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Commission website: www.publicservice.go.ke or jobs portal: www.psckjobs.go.ke

Please Note:
(i) 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.
(ii) Only shortlisted and successful applicants will be contacted.
(iii) Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
(iv) 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.
(v) Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.
(vi) It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
(vii) 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 5.00pm (East African Time)