Principal Leather Industrial Development Officer (Readvertisement) At Kenya Leather Development Council (Kldc)

JOB GRADE KLDC 4 (1 position)
Job Ref No.: KLDC/004/2020

Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities will entail:
Promoting production of quality hides and skins.
Carrying out sensitization on standards on leather products.
Carrying out training needs assessment in leather value chain.
Identification/recruitment of MSMEs to be trained in production of leather and leather products.
Undertaking research on Leather production and marketing activities.
Analyzing Leather sector data.
Carrying out inspection and verification of imports and exports.
Updating the Leather databank.
Promoting appropriate environmental management in the leather sector in collaboration with NEMA.

Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must:-
Have a minimum period of four (4) years relevant work experience.
Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Leather Technology, Leather Science/Manufacture, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Have a certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution. (iv) Be proficient in computer applications.
Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution. (vi) Demonstrate competence in work performance.