The Assistant Director Trade will report to the Director of Trade and be responsible for overseeing trade development activities, supporting business enterprises, and conducting economic analysis within the county. The role involves managing trade promotion activities, providing business advisory services, and ensuring that government policies for trade development are effectively implemented and monitored at the county level.
Duties & Responsibilities
Analyzing economic and trade data and reports.
Disseminating business information.
Facilitating trade promotion activities.
Conducting surveys and mapping of various business activities.
Sensitizing the business community on sources of credit available to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
Promoting entrepreneurial venture creation, growth, development, and graduation of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
Providing training, consultancy, and extension services on trade issues.
Monitoring and analyzing price and supply trends of essential commodities in the domestic market.
Providing information on government policies for trade promotion and development and managing business information and solution centers.
Identify the business opportunities in the domestic market.
Undertake research and carry out market intelligence for trade development.
Monitor the impact of trade practices.
Advise Development Committees on trade matters.
Prepare periodic field reports and returns on trade activities.
Promote public-private sector partnerships.
Mobilize the business community to participate in trade fairs and exhibitions.
Prepare background papers and briefs on trade issues.
Undertake intra and inter-departmental liaison on trade matters for trade development.
Prepare the Development Plan chapter relating to domestic trade in the County Development Plan administration.
Job Requirements
At least Five (5) years of relevant experience.
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce, Marketing, Business Administration, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Economics, International Trade/Business/Relations/Social Sciences, Project Management, Community Development or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Masters in the relevant field will be an added advantage.
Demonstrated professional competencies and outstanding administrative and managerial capability in trade development services.
Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
Satisfy the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.
How to Apply
Prospective candidates are encouraged to apply online using the County Public Service Board website: cpsb.kirinyaga.go.ke on or before midnight of Friday 29th May 2026.
Note: Hand delivered applications will not be accepted. Successful candidates shall be required to provide clearances and attach copies or evidence of the following updated documents:
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC)
Criminal Investigation Department (Certificate of Good Conduct)
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce original documents in support of their applications.
How to Apply
Prospective candidates are encouraged to apply online using the County Public Service Board website: http://www.cpsb.kirinyaga.go.ke/ on or before midnight of Friday 29th May 2026. Note that hand-delivered applications will not be accepted. Successful candidates must provide clearances from KRA, EACC, CID (Good Conduct), HELB, and CRB.
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