Secretary, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises at Public Service Commission
SECRETARY, MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES – ONE (1) POST- V/NO. 253/2024
Basic Salary Scale: House Allowance: Commuter Allowance: Leave Allowance: Annual Leave: Medical Cover: Terms of Service: Ksh 180,160 p.m. – 335,450 p.m. Ksh 80,000 p.m. Ksh 24,000 p.m. As provided by the Government 30 working days per financial year As provided by the government Permanent and Pensionable/Local Agreement (CSG 4)
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
(i) (ii) served for a minimum period of fifteen (15) years, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Deputy Director, Enterprise Development, CSG 6 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service or private sector; 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 any other equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya; (iii) a Masters Degree in any of the following 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 any other equivalent qualification from a 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 Principal Secretary, MSMEs for effective management and administration.
Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:
(i) overseeing the implementation of the technical aspects of MSMEs policy; (ii) providing leadership and coordination of the State Department`s technical functions and MSMEs development programs in harmony with relevant stakeholders; (iii) ensuring formulation, review and implementation of MSMEs policies, frameworks and operational guidelines; (iv) spearheading MSMEs programs implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting; (v) promoting strategic partnerships and linkages with Government agencies, international organizations, development partners and the private sector for effective MSMEs development across the sector; (vi) coordinating the mobilization of funding support for MSMEs development through collaborations with Governments, Government Agencies, development partners and the private sector; (vii) providing advice, technical input and guidance on MSMEs development; and (viii) advising on development and implementation of an effective programme for application and transfer of appropriate technologies to the MSMEs sector.
Public Service Commission
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)
