State Department for Trade Director - Internal Trade Jobs in Kenya

State Department for Trade Director - Internal Trade Jobs in Kenya



For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

  • Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Deputy Director, Internal Trade or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;

  • A Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines; Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics, International Trade/Business/Business Relations or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;

  • A Masters degree in any of the following disciplines; Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, Business Management, Business & Information Technology, Entrepreneurship, Trade Law, Economics or International Trade, Business/Relations or equivalent from a university recognized in Kenya;

  • Demonstrated a thorough understanding of national goals, policies and development objectives and the ability to translate them into trade development programmes/ projects.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    The Director, Internal Trade will be responsible to the Secretary, Trade for the overall, management and administration of the Internal Trade Department. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

  • Formulating and overseeing implementation of domestic policies accessing the impact of regional and multi-lateral trade policies on trade and investment on the business environment;

  • Analyzing trade policy and the impact of regulatory instruments on the business environment;

  • Overseeing trade and investment promotion activities through
    trade fairs and exhibitions;

  • Facilitating the growth, development and graduation of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs);

  • Directing policies strategies and programmes on E-commerce and overseeing the establishment of business information and solution centers;

  • Coordinating activities of public private sector partnership for trade development

  • Overseeing formulation of value chain to increase efficiency by promoting the development of wholesome hubs, wholesome markets and tier I retail markets and the management of joint Loan Board (JLB) Scheme;

  • Coordinating research and markets intelligence for domestic trade development;

  • Oversizing training and extension services and providing consultancy services on internal trade issues; and

  • Overseeing human resource, financial and asset management issues of the department and Institution operational accountability.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; State Department for Trade Director - Internal Trade Jobs in Kenya

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