Leather Development Officer

at County Government of Kakamega
Location Kakamega, Kenya
Date Posted August 9, 2020
Category Administration
Business Development
Job Type Full-time
Currency KES

Description

Kakamega County is one of the 47 counties in the Republic of Kenya. It borders Vihiga County to the south, Siaya County to the West, Bungoma County to the North and Nandi County to the East. The county covers an area of 3050.3 Km2 (Kakamega CDP, 2013). The altitude of the county is between 1,240 metres and 2,000 metres above sea level.

Terms of Service: Permanent and pensionable

Responsibilities

This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under guidance of a more experienced officer.

  • Monitor the production trends of leather and leather products;
  • Undertake relevant training and demonstrations on best practices to stakeholders for production of high quality hides, skins and leather products;
  • Collect and collate data on hides and skins;
  • Undertake hides and skins and leather projects activities;
  • Undertake inspection of curing premises and stores for issuance of registration of premises certificate;
  • Monitor and advise tanners and traders on proper waste disposal from tanneries and hides and skins curing premises; and
  • Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must:-

  • Be a Kenyan citizen;
  • Have a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields- Leather Technology, Footwear Technology, Material Technology( Leather)or Leather goods Design and Development from a recognized institute;
  • OR Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or Animal Science with a basic two year certificate or Diploma or at least one year post graduate training in Hides and Skins or Leather Technology; and
  • Have a Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution
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