Kenya Leather Development Council

Job Purpose
<ul>
<li>This is the entry level for technicians into this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a Senior Officer.</li>
</ul>
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
<ul>
<li>Undertaking training in footwear and leather goods manufacturing;</li>
<li>Preparing training materials;</li>
<li>Participating in continuous evaluation of the trained artisans/entrepreneurs;</li>
<li>Carrying out production operations processes;</li>
<li>Carrying out service and minor maintenance works for the machines;</li>
<li>Reporting on service, maintenance and safety incidences.</li>
</ul>
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills). Academic Qualifications / Professional Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Have a Certificate in Leather Craft or Trade Test from a recognized institution</li>
</ul>
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
<ul>
<li>Demonstrate hands-on-skills in leather works</li>
<li>Problem solving skills</li>
<li>Decision making skills</li>
<li>Communication skills</li>
<li>Creativity and innovation</li>
<li>Integrity</li>
</ul>

Leather Technician - 2 Posts

Qualification Description
<ul>
<li>ACADEMIC    Have a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade D+ or its equivalent qualification</li>
<li>COMPETENCIES    Be proficient in computer applications</li>
</ul>
Job Responsibilities
Responsibility Description
<ul>
<li>Cleaning offices, machines/ equipment/apparatus</li>
<li>Collecting and disposing waste</li>
<li>Dusting offices and ensuring habitable office conditions</li>
<li>Moving or carrying office equipment, furniture and ensuring orderly arrangement</li>
<li>Dispatching letters</li>
<li>Arranging for meeting venues professionally and timely</li>
<li>Keeping inventory of kitchen equipment</li>
<li>Preparing and serving office tea</li>
<li>Performing office and messengerial duties.</li>
</ul>

Office Assistant

Qualification Description
<ul>
<li>ACADEMIC    Business related field (Accounting or Finance option) or other relevant and equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution</li>
<li>EXPERIENCE    Experience in Audit function will be an added advantage</li>
<li>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);</li>
<li>PROFESSIONAL    Be a Certified Public Accountant Part II or any other related and recognized qualification</li>
</ul>
Job Responsibilities
Responsibility Description
<ul>
<li>Undertaking audit assignments in line with the approved audit work plan to confirm the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and control</li>
<li>Performing substantive and compliance testing of accountable records and documents and prepare working papers;</li>
<li>Providing input in preparation of audit reports for audit engagements executed</li>
<li>Assisting in evaluating progress and effectiveness of action taken to implement audit recommendations received from internal and external audits.</li>
<li>Assisting in preparing draft audit test procedures, draft notifications and request for information Memos;</li>
<li>Carrying out audit tests on internal controls in accounting, administration and operational procedures</li>
<li>Assisting in ensuring that the audit working and paper files are complete and well referenced.</li>
<li>Reviewing prepared audit test procedures, drafts notifications and request for information Memos;</li>
<li>Preparing draft audit reports;</li>
<li>Preparing draft risk-based audit plans, programmes and schedules;</li>
<li>Assisting in examining and evaluating the Council’s internal controls to ascertain their adequacy and make recommendations for improvement.</li>
</ul>

Internal Auditor

Qualification Description
<ul>
<li>ACADEMIC    Bachelors Degree in any of the following fields: - Computer Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Computer Science &amp; Technology, Information Systems, Business Information Technology (BBIT), Computing Science and Technology, Computer Security and Forensics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution</li>
<li>Masters Degree in Computer Science, Computer Technology, Informatics, Computer Science &amp; Technology, Information Systems, Business Information Technology (BBIT), Computing Science and Technology, Computer Security and Forensics or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution</li>
<li>MEMBERSHIP    Be a member in good standing of a relevant professional body where applicable</li>
<li>SHORT COURSES    Have a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution</li>
</ul>
Job Responsibilities
Responsibility Description
<ul>
<li>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</li>
<li>Overseeing the development and implementation of ICT solutions’ backup and business disaster management</li>
<li>Writing, testing, debugging/troubleshooting and maintaining the source code of software</li>
<li>Conducting unit and integration testing to ensure quality implementation</li>
<li>Coding and unit testing solutions using all tools and coding languages used in the Council, primarily PHP and python</li>
<li>Integrating software components and third-party programs</li>
<li>Leading software development resources on architecture improvement projects, customizing internal systems with off-the shelf software</li>
<li>Providing support in resolution of escalated issues raised by users</li>
<li>Ensuring adequate backup and recovery strategies and systems are in place and reviewed regularly</li>
<li>Creating storage and archiving processes to facilitate for the systems to function optimally</li>
<li>Designing, creating and maintaining customized database reports and perform data analysis using Business Intelligence (BI) tools</li>
<li>Overseeing the development, implementation and maintenance of Council’s automated processes</li>
<li>Coordinating research on ICT solutions for Business functions;</li>
<li>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</li>
<li>Ensuring adherence to established ICT standards</li>
<li>Administering and maintaining mission critical web and database server’s configuration</li>
<li>Creating and administering network users’ control, rights and permissions</li>
<li>Ensuring systems are backed up</li>
<li>Ensuring the security of server data from unauthorized access</li>
</ul>

Principal Information Communication Technology Officer

Qualification Description
<ul>
<li>ACADEMIC    Have a Bachelors Degree in a leather related field from a recognized institution</li>
<li>ACADEMIC    Have a Masters Degree in a leather related field from a recognized institution</li>
<li>COMPETENCIES    Proficiency in Computer Applications</li>
<li>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</li>
<li>MEMBERSHIP    Be a member in good standing of a relevant professional body where applicable</li>
<li>SHORT COURSES    Have a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution</li>
</ul>
Job Responsibilities
Responsibility Description
<ul>
<li>Identifying, developing and managing MSMEs leather clusters;</li>
<li>Developing and revision of standards in the leather sector in collaboration with KeBS;</li>
<li>Sensitizing standards implementation and compliance;</li>
<li>Promoting innovation, product development and branding;</li>
<li>Initiating and periodically review leather sector policies;</li>
<li>Creating, maintaining and periodically update leather sector databank;</li>
<li>Collaborating with County Governments and other Agencies on hides and skins quality improvement;</li>
<li>Registration of leather sector players, (Tanneries, exporters/importers, manufacturers, accessories and chemical suppliers );</li>
<li>Inspecting and verifying of imports and exports;</li>
<li>Developing of market linkages and access; and</li>
<li>Ensuring appropriate environmental management systems is in place.</li>
</ul>

Manager, Quality Assurance and Compliance

Qualification Description
<ul>
<li>ACADEMIC    Have a Bachelors Degree in a leather related field from a recognized institution</li>
<li>ACADEMIC    Have a Masters Degree in a leather related field from a recognized institution</li>
<li>COMPETENCIES    Proficiency in Computer Applications</li>
<li>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</li>
<li>MEMBERSHIP    Be a member in good standing of a relevant professional body where applicable</li>
<li>SHORT COURSES    Have a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution</li>
</ul>
Job Responsibilities
Responsibility Description
<ul>
<li>Overseeing daily activities of the facilities;</li>
<li>Initiating the development and review of strategies/plan, programs and policies in the facilities to improve the service delivery to the manufacturers</li>
<li>Undertaking regular monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting for purposes of planning and improving efficiency</li>
<li>Advising the director on matters pertaining establishment and management of the Common Manufacturing Facilities</li>
<li>Implementing quality assurance and compliance framework within the operations of the facilities</li>
<li>Undertaking Training Needs Assessment (TNA) for leather product manufacturing clusters</li>
<li>Tracking the progress of the projects under common manufacturing facilities</li>
<li>Promoting skills development and technology transfer through training of MSMEs at the CMFs.</li>
<li>Promoting green manufacturing at the CMFs;</li>
<li>Ensuring efficient delivery of quality services and products at the CMFs</li>
<li>Initiating the development of frameworks for research programmes and local collaborations, and an enabling environment to encourage innovations at the CMFs;</li>
<li>Undertaking the development of market strategies and linkages to promote growth of the CMFs</li>
</ul>
<h2>Method of Application</h2>
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Manager, Promotions and Marketing

Qualification Description
<ul>
<li>ACADEMIC    Have a Bachelors Degree in a leather related field from a recognized institution</li>
<li>ACADEMIC    Have a Masters Degree in a leather related field from a recognized institution</li>
<li>COMPETENCIES    Proficiency in Computer Applications</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>MEMBERSHIP    Be a member in good standing of a relevant professional body where applicable</li>
<li>SHORT COURSES    Have a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution</li>
</ul>
Job Responsibilities
Responsibility Description
<ul>
<li>Carrying out public education on the standards for optimum industry productivity</li>
<li>Carrying out continuous industry skills need assessment</li>
<li>Undertaking industry skills development through the Training and Production Centre for Shoe Industry</li>
<li>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</li>
<li>Undertaking internship for leather and related trainees</li>
<li>Undertaking training outreach programs for MSMEs Under take test and certification of professionals both local and foreign experts working in the country</li>
<li>Carrying out training needs assessment in leather value chain;</li>
<li>Ensuring the training Centres are operational and well maintained;</li>
<li>Carrying out the identification/recruitment of MSMEs to be trained in production of leather and leather products;</li>
<li>Advising on development and revision of training curriculum and materials;</li>
<li>Coordinating trainings across the Centres;</li>
<li>Ensuring a register of trained MSMEs is maintained;</li>
<li>Coordinating follow up and assessment of training impacts on MSMEs productivity; and</li>
<li>Ensuring appropriate environmental management systems is in place.</li>
</ul>

Manager, Capacity Building

Qualification Description
<ul>
<li>ACADEMIC    Have a Bachelors Degree in a leather related field from a recognized institution</li>
<li>ACADEMIC    Have a Masters Degree in a leather related field from a recognized institution</li>
<li>COMPETENCIES    Proficiency in Computer Applications</li>
<li>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</li>
<li>MEMBERSHIP    Be a member in good standing of a relevant professional body where application</li>
<li>SHORT COURSES    Have a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution</li>
</ul>
Job Responsibilities
Responsibility Description
<ul>
<li>Overseeing daily activities of the directorate</li>
<li>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;</li>
<li>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</li>
<li>Overseeing development of a consolidated harmonized licensing legal framework in the leather sector for fair trading practices, quality assurance and compliance</li>
<li>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</li>
<li>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</li>
<li>Conceptualization of new and innovative programmes and projects that the Council may undertake for the development of the leather sector</li>
<li>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;</li>
<li>Directing on the development of a framework for capacity building for the leather sector and promotion of the leather value chain;</li>
<li>Spearheading efficient delivery of quality services and products provided to the industry;</li>
<li>Overseeing provision of a conducive work environment within the directorate to foster good governance and corporate culture that promotes ethical practices;</li>
<li>Leading the development of a framework for collaboration linkages with the Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs), County Governments and leather industry private sector players</li>
<li>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</li>
<li>Developing and coordinating frameworks for research programmes and local/ international collaborations, and an enabling environment to encourage innovations along the value chain</li>
<li>Spearheading the development of market strategies and linkages to promote growth in the leather sector;</li>
<li>Spearheading the development of publications for the leather sector including leather sector magazines, brochures and catalogues</li>
<li>Coordinating the development and implementation of environmental protection strategies and technologies across the value chain for sustainable development</li>
<li>Coordinating the development of a framework for promotion of investments in the leather sector</li>
<li>Ensuring prudent management of the directorate’s resources in line with the Council’s policies</li>
<li>Overall supervision, management and implementation of HR functions in the directorate</li>
<li>Supervising the implementation of activities of the directorate as per the approved work plan</li>
<li>Reviewing and recommending all administrative and operational documents of the directorate for approval</li>
<li>Advising the CEO on all technical matters pertaining the leather sector</li>
<li>Chairing the Technical Departmental meetings</li>
<li>Signing and implementing the Directorate’s Performance Contract with the CEO</li>
<li>Stakeholder engagement /management /liaison and provision of technical advice to the industry players</li>
<li>Supervising the implementation of Performance Management and Procedures Manual of the Council in the directorate</li>
<li>Cascading and supervising activities of the directorate to the respective divisions</li>
<li>A member of Senior Management Committee, Budget Implementation Committee, Corruption Prevention Committee and other ad hoc committees of the Council</li>
<li>Inspecting the Council’s projects</li>
<li>Preparing draft Board papers for the Technical and Strategy Committee of the Board</li>
<li>Reviewing and consolidating budget and procurement proposals for the directorate</li>
</ul>

Director Technical Services

Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Undertaking training of hides and skins quality improvement, compliance to standards, marketing of leather and leather products along the value chain</li>
<li>Undertaking inspection and verification of leather and related products (imports and exports)</li>
<li>Carrying out leather sector training needs assessment.</li>
<li>Collating leather sector data.</li>
<li>Preparing sectional reports from the activities on Monitoring and Evaluation of quality of raw materials, inputs, leather and finished leather products and any other reports from specific programs of</li>
<li>Assisting in operationalization of components of the Council’s projects.</li>
<li>Carrying out quarterly, and annual reports of the respective Section.</li>
<li>Executing activities of the Section as assigned.</li>
<li>Providing technical support to stakeholders.</li>
<li>Advising the in-charge on matters pertaining the Section.</li>
<li>Drafting administrative and operational documents of the respective Sections.</li>
<li>Implementing promotion and marketing activities.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications and skills
<ul>
<li>Have a Bachelor’s Degree in a leather related field or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.</li>
<li>Previous work experience will be an added advantage</li>
<li>Be a member of a relevant professional body if any;</li>
</ul>

Leather Industrial Development Officer

Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Monitoring expenditures of projects and programmes based on approved budgets on a periodic basis</li>
<li>Reviewing of bank reconciliation statements</li>
<li>Ensuring safe custody of KLDC’s financial records and assets</li>
<li>Managing KLDC cash flows</li>
<li>Ensuring security of cheques and cheque books and other accountable documents</li>
<li>Preparing annual budgets and provide technical support to technical departments during the budget making process by providing reliable up to date financial information</li>
<li>Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports to the management</li>
<li>Managing the commitments and Expenditures within available budgetary provisions</li>
<li>Preparing fiscal reports and follow up disbursement of funds from National treasury and other financing agencies</li>
<li>Participating in Resource Mobilization initiatives of KLDC by developing donor budgets and accounting for donor funds</li>
</ul>
Qualifications and skills
<ul>
<li>Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Finance, Business Administration/Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option) or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.</li>
<li>Have a certificate in Supervisory Course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.</li>
<li>Have a minimum of four (4) years relevant work experience</li>
<li>Be a member of a relevant professional body; Institute of Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized professional body.</li>
<li>Passed Part III or Advanced level of the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or any other relevant qualification</li>
</ul>