Manager, Quality Assurance & Compliance At Kenya Leather Development Council (Kldc)

JOB GRADE KLDC 3
Job Ref No.: KLDC/001/2020

Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities will entail:
Inspection and verification of leather and related products imports and exports;
Initiate development and review of leather standards and guidelines;
Initiate the development, review and implementation of leather standards in the sector in collaboration with KEBs and other stakeholders;
Registration of leather industry players, (Tanneries, exporters/importers, manufacturers, accessories chemical suppliers and service providers);
Monitor quality of raw materials and inputs;
Carry out capacity building/training in leather value chain;
Participate in development and revision of training curriculum and materials;
Inspection, verification and certification of imports and exports (impex);
Develop and implement quality assurance management system; and
Ensure appropriate environmental management systems are in place.

Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
A minimum period of six (6) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which should be in a management position in the Public Service or Private Sector.
Have a Bachelor’s Degree in leather related field from a recognized institution.
Possession of a Masters Degree in leather related field is an added advantage.
Have a certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Professional qualification and membership to a professional body, where applicable. (vi) Be proficient in computer applications.
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Demonstrate competence in work performance.