Vacancies at Kenya Leather Development Council (KLDC)

Executive Positions, Marketing Jobs, Mid Level Jobs, ICT Jobs,

Director Technical Services

Qualification Description

• ACADEMIC    Have a Bachelors Degree in a leather related field from a recognized institution
• ACADEMIC    Have a Masters Degree in a leather related field from a recognized institution
• COMPETENCIES    Proficiency in Computer Applications
• EXPERIENCE    Have minimum period of twelve (12) years’ work experience, five (5) of which should have been in Senior Management of a public or private institution
• MEMBERSHIP    Be a member in good standing of a relevant professional body where application
• SHORT COURSES    Have a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution

Job Responsibilities

Responsibility Description

• Overseeing daily activities of the directorate
• Coordinating the development of long- term strategies, business plans, annual operating budgets, procurement plans and policies of technical directorate and recommending to the CEO for approval;
• Coordinating regular monitoring and evaluation of the leather industry for purposes of developing a comprehensive database for planning purposes and presenting advisory reports the CEO. This will be u
• Overseeing development of a consolidated harmonized licensing legal framework in the leather sector for fair trading practices, quality assurance and compliance
• Coordinating the development and implementation of a framework to drive quality assurance and compliance with the national and international regulations and standards in the leather sector
• Initiating and coordinates the development and review of policies and regulations in the leather sector, to improve the business environment of industry for faster development
• Conceptualization of new and innovative programmes and projects that the Council may undertake for the development of the leather sector
• Supervising the implementation and tracking the progress of ongoing projects and management of the leather industrial parks, MSE leather parks and leather products production service centres;
• Directing on the development of a framework for capacity building for the leather sector and promotion of the leather value chain;
• Spearheading efficient delivery of quality services and products provided to the industry;
• Overseeing provision of a conducive work environment within the directorate to foster good governance and corporate culture that promotes ethical practices;
• Leading the development of a framework for collaboration linkages with the Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs), County Governments and leather industry private sector players
• Ensuring the development of a framework for strategic partnerships with development partners and relevant national, regional and international organizations to enhance investments in the leather secto
• Developing and coordinating frameworks for research programmes and local/ international collaborations, and an enabling environment to encourage innovations along the value chain
• Spearheading the development of market strategies and linkages to promote growth in the leather sector;
• Spearheading the development of publications for the leather sector including leather sector magazines, brochures and catalogues
• Coordinating the development and implementation of environmental protection strategies and technologies across the value chain for sustainable development
• Coordinating the development of a framework for promotion of investments in the leather sector
• Ensuring prudent management of the directorate’s resources in line with the Council’s policies
• Overall supervision, management and implementation of HR functions in the directorate
• Supervising the implementation of activities of the directorate as per the approved work plan
• Reviewing and recommending all administrative and operational documents of the directorate for approval
• Advising the CEO on all technical matters pertaining the leather sector
• Chairing the Technical Departmental meetings
• Signing and implementing the Directorate’s Performance Contract with the CEO
• Stakeholder engagement /management /liaison and provision of technical advice to the industry players
• Supervising the implementation of Performance Management and Procedures Manual of the Council in the directorate
• Cascading and supervising activities of the directorate to the respective divisions
• A member of Senior Management Committee, Budget Implementation Committee, Corruption Prevention Committee and other ad hoc committees of the Council
• Inspecting the Council’s projects
• Preparing draft Board papers for the Technical and Strategy Committee of the Board
• Reviewing and consolidating budget and procurement proposals for the directorate

Manager, Capacity Building

Qualification Description

• ACADEMIC    Have a Bachelors Degree in a leather related field from a recognized institution
• ACADEMIC    Have a Masters Degree in a leather related field from a recognized institution
• COMPETENCIES    Proficiency in Computer Applications
• EXPERIENCE    Have minimum period of ten (10) years’ work experience, three (3) of which should have been in Senior Management of a public or private institution.
• MEMBERSHIP    Be a member in good standing of a relevant professional body where applicable
• SHORT COURSES    Have a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution

Job Responsibilities

Responsibility Description

• Carrying out public education on the standards for optimum industry productivity
• Carrying out continuous industry skills need assessment
• Undertaking industry skills development through the Training and Production Centre for Shoe Industry
• Undertaking training across the training and technology transfer Centres Collaboration with other training institutions in reviewing of curricula for training in hides, skins, leather, leather product
• Undertaking internship for leather and related trainees
• Undertaking training outreach programs for MSMEs Under take test and certification of professionals both local and foreign experts working in the country
• Carrying out training needs assessment in leather value chain;
• Ensuring the training Centres are operational and well maintained;
• Carrying out the identification/recruitment of MSMEs to be trained in production of leather and leather products;
• Advising on development and revision of training curriculum and materials;
• Coordinating trainings across the Centres;
• Ensuring a register of trained MSMEs is maintained;
• Coordinating follow up and assessment of training impacts on MSMEs productivity; and
• Ensuring appropriate environmental management systems is in place.

Manager, Promotions and Marketing

Qualification Description

• ACADEMIC    Have a Bachelors Degree in a leather related field from a recognized institution
• ACADEMIC    Have a Masters Degree in a leather related field from a recognized institution
• COMPETENCIES    Proficiency in Computer Applications
• EXPERIENCE    Have minimum period of ten (10) years’ work experience, three (3) of which should have been in Senior Management of a public or private institution
• MEMBERSHIP    Be a member in good standing of a relevant professional body where applicable
• SHORT COURSES    Have a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution

Job Responsibilities

Responsibility Description

• Overseeing daily activities of the facilities;
• Initiating the development and review of strategies/plan, programs and policies in the facilities to improve the service delivery to the manufacturers
• Undertaking regular monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting for purposes of planning and improving efficiency
• Advising the director on matters pertaining establishment and management of the Common Manufacturing Facilities
• Implementing quality assurance and compliance framework within the operations of the facilities
• Undertaking Training Needs Assessment (TNA) for leather product manufacturing clusters
• Tracking the progress of the projects under common manufacturing facilities
• Promoting skills development and technology transfer through training of MSMEs at the CMFs.
• Promoting green manufacturing at the CMFs;
• Ensuring efficient delivery of quality services and products at the CMFs
• Initiating the development of frameworks for research programmes and local collaborations, and an enabling environment to encourage innovations at the CMFs;
• Undertaking the development of market strategies and linkages to promote growth of the CMFs

Manager, Quality Assurance and Compliance

Qualification Description

• ACADEMIC    Have a Bachelors Degree in a leather related field from a recognized institution
• ACADEMIC    Have a Masters Degree in a leather related field from a recognized institution
• COMPETENCIES    Proficiency in Computer Applications
• EXPERIENCE    Have minimum period of ten (10) years’ work experience, three (3) of which should have been in Senior Management of a public or private institution
• MEMBERSHIP    Be a member in good standing of a relevant professional body where applicable
• SHORT COURSES    Have a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution

Job Responsibilities

Responsibility Description

• Identifying, developing and managing MSMEs leather clusters;
• Developing and revision of standards in the leather sector in collaboration with KeBS;
• Sensitizing standards implementation and compliance;
• Promoting innovation, product development and branding;
• Initiating and periodically review leather sector policies;
• Creating, maintaining and periodically update leather sector databank;
• Collaborating with County Governments and other Agencies on hides and skins quality improvement;
• Registration of leather sector players, (Tanneries, exporters/importers, manufacturers, accessories and chemical suppliers );
• Inspecting and verifying of imports and exports;
• Developing of market linkages and access; and
• Ensuring appropriate environmental management systems is in place.

Principal Information Communication Technology Officer

Qualification Description

• ACADEMIC    Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields: – Computer Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Computer Science & Technology, Information Systems, Business Information Technology (BBIT), Computing Science and Technology, Computer Security and Forensics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
• Masters Degree in Computer Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Computer Science & Technology, Information Systems, Business Information Technology (BBIT), Computing Science and Technology, Computer Security and Forensics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution
• MEMBERSHIP    Be a member in good standing of a relevant professional body where applicable
• SHORT COURSES    Have a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution

Job Responsibilities

Responsibility Description

• Overseeing implementation of a secure Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System, security back-up and disaster recovery measures for all information, technology and systems in the Council
• Overseeing the development and implementation of ICT solutions’ backup and business disaster management
• Writing, testing, debugging/troubleshooting and maintaining the source code of software
• Conducting unit and integration testing to ensure quality implementation
• Coding and unit testing solutions using all tools and coding languages used in the Council, primarily PHP and python
• Integrating software components and third-party programs
• Leading software development resources on architecture improvement projects, customizing internal systems with off-the shelf software
• Providing support in resolution of escalated issues raised by users
• Ensuring adequate backup and recovery strategies and systems are in place and reviewed regularly
• Creating storage and archiving processes to facilitate for the systems to function optimally
• Designing, creating and maintaining customized database reports and perform data analysis using Business Intelligence (BI) tools
• Overseeing the development, implementation and maintenance of Council’s automated processes
• Coordinating research on ICT solutions for Business functions;
• Overseeing the development and implementation of ICT user training programs and materials in liaison with the Department of Human Resource Management as well as the ICT Authority to ensure technical s
• Ensuring adherence to established ICT standards
• Administering and maintaining mission critical web and database server’s configuration
• Creating and administering network users’ control, rights and permissions
• Ensuring systems are backed up
• Ensuring the security of server data from unauthorized access

Internal Auditor

Qualification Description

• ACADEMIC    Business related field (Accounting or Finance option) or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
• EXPERIENCE    Experience in Audit function will be an added advantage
• MEMBERSHIP    Be a member in good standing of a professional body–Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK) and or Institute of Internal Auditors of Kenya (IIA-Kenya);
• PROFESSIONAL    Be a Certified Public Accountant Part II or any other related and recognized qualification

Job Responsibilities

Responsibility Description

• Undertaking audit assignments in line with the approved audit work plan to confirm the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and control
• Performing substantive and compliance testing of accountable records and documents and prepare working papers;
• Providing input in preparation of audit reports for audit engagements executed
• Assisting in evaluating progress and effectiveness of action taken to implement audit recommendations received from internal and external audits.
• Assisting in preparing draft audit test procedures, draft notifications and request for information Memos;
• Carrying out audit tests on internal controls in accounting, administration and operational procedures
• Assisting in ensuring that the audit working and paper files are complete and well referenced.
• Reviewing prepared audit test procedures, drafts notifications and request for information Memos;
• Preparing draft audit reports;
• Preparing draft risk-based audit plans, programmes and schedules;
• Assisting in examining and evaluating the Council’s internal controls to ascertain their adequacy and make recommendations for improvement.

Office Assistant

Qualification Description

• ACADEMIC    Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade D+ or its equivalent qualification
• COMPETENCIES    Be proficient in computer applications

Job Responsibilities

Responsibility Description

• Cleaning offices, machines/ equipment/apparatus 
• Collecting and disposing waste
• Dusting offices and ensuring habitable office conditions
• Moving or carrying office equipment, furniture and ensuring orderly arrangement
• Dispatching letters
• Arranging for meeting venues professionally and timely
• Keeping inventory of kitchen equipment
• Preparing and serving office tea
• Performing office and messengerial duties.

Leather Technician – 2 Posts

Job Purpose

• This is the entry level for technicians into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a Senior Officer.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

• Undertaking training in footwear and leather goods manufacturing;
• Preparing training materials;
• Participating in continuous evaluation of the trained artisans/entrepreneurs;
• Carrying out production operations processes;
• Carrying out service and minor maintenance works for the machines;
• Reporting on service, maintenance and safety incidences.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic Qualifications / Professional Qualifications

• Have a Certificate in Leather Craft or Trade Test from a recognized institution

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Demonstrate hands-on-skills in leather works
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills
• Communication skills
• Creativity and innovation
• Integrity

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