• The Manager, Quality Assurance and Compliance is responsible to the Director, Technical Services in managing and implementing all activities under the Quality Assurance and Compliance Department through the development, review, implementation, and maintenance of quality management systems and compliance to standards across different segments of the leather value chain.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Identifying, developing, and managing MSMEs’ leather clusters;
• Developing and revision standards in the leather sector in collaboration with KeBS;
• Sensitizing standards implementation and compliance;
• Promoting innovation, product development, and branding;
• Initiating and periodically reviewing the leather sector policies;
• Creating, maintaining, and periodically updating the leather sector databank;
• Collaborating with County Governments and other Agencies on hides and skins quality improvement;
• Registration of leather sector players (Tanneries, exporters/importers, manufacturers, accessories, and chemical suppliers);
• Inspecting and verifying of imports and exports;
• Developing market linkages and access; and
• Ensuring appropriate environmental management systems are in place.

• The Manager, Common Manufacturing Facilities is responsible to the Director, Technical Services in coordinating and managing all the activities under the Common Manufacturing Facilities Department, through the development and implementation of policies, strategies, projects/ programmes and plans to realize the council’s core mandate. The manager ensures the effective management of the Facilities’ physical and human resources to maximize sustainable returns.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily activities of the facilities;
• Initiating the development and review of strategies/plans, programs, and policies in the facilities to improve the service delivery to the manufacturers
• Undertaking regular monitoring, evaluation, learning, and reporting for purposes of planning and improving efficiency
• Advising the director on matters pertaining establishment and management of the Common Manufacturing Facilities
• Implementing a quality assurance and compliance framework within the operations of the facilities
• Undertaking Training Needs Assessment (TNA) for leather product manufacturing clusters
• Tracking the progress of the projects under common manufacturing facilities
• Promoting skills development and technology transfer through training of MSMEs at the CMFs.
• Promoting green manufacturing at the CMFs;
• Ensuring efficient delivery of quality services and products at the CMFs
• Initiating the development of frameworks for research programmes and local collaborations, and an enabling environment to encourage innovations at the CMFs
• Undertaking the development of market strategies and linkages to promote the growth of the CMFs.

• The manager is responsible to the Director of Technical Services in coordinating and managing all the activities under the Training and Production Department through the development and implementation of policies, strategies, projects/ programmes, and plans to realize the council’s core mandate. The manager ensures the effective management of the Centre’s physical and human resources to maximize sustainable returns.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Carrying out public education on the standards for optimum industry productivity
• Carrying out a continuous industry skills need assessment
• Undertaking industry skills development through the Training and Production Centre for Shoe Industry
• Undertaking training across the training and technology transfer Centres, Collaboration with other training institutions in reviewing curricula for training in hides, skins, leather, and leather products products & related products
• Undertaking an internship for leather and related trainees
• Undertaking training outreach programs for MSMEs. Under the Undertake test and certification of professionals, both local and foreign experts, working in the country
• Carrying out training needs assessment in the leather value chain;
• Ensuring the training Centres are operational and well-maintained;
• Carrying out the identification/recruitment of MSMEs to be trained in the production of leather and leather products;
• Advising on development and revision of training curriculum and materials;
• Coordinating trainings across the Centres;
• Ensuring a register of trained MSMEs is maintained;
• Coordinating follow-up and assessment of training impacts on MSMEs’ productivity;
• Ensuring appropriate environmental management systems are in place.

• Directs, coordinates, and overseas operations in the Directorate of Technical Services by providing strategic leadership and management to ensure the directorate delivers on the Council’s mandate towardsthe development of the leathersector and promotion of the leather value chain in the country.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Overseeing the daily activities of the directorate
• Coordinating the development of long-term strategies, business plans, annual operating budgets, procurement plans, and policies of the technical directorate and recommending them to the CEO for approval;
• Coordinating regular monitoring and evaluation of the leather industry for the purposes of developing a comprehensive database for planning purposes and presenting advisory services
• Overseeing the development of a consolidated, harmonized licensing legal framework in the leather sector for fair trading practices, quality assurance, and compliance
• 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
• Initiates and coordinates the development and review of policies and regulations in the leather sector, to improve the business environment of the industry for faster development
• Conceptualization of new and innovative programmes and projects that the Council may undertake for the development of the leather sector
• 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;
• Directing the development of a framework for capacity building for the leather sector and promotion of the leather value chain;
• Spearheading efficient delivery of quality services and products provided to the industry;
• Overseeing provision of a conducive work environment within the directorate to foster good governance and corporate culture that promotes ethical practices;
• Leading the development of a framework for collaboration linkages with the Ministries, Department, and Agencies (MDAs), County Governments, and the leather industry private sector players
• Ensuring the development of a framework forstrategic partnerships with development partners and relevant national, regional, and international organizations to enhance investments in the leather sector
• Developing and coordinating frameworks for research programmes and local/ international collaborations, and an enabling environment to encourage innovations along the value chain
• Spearheading the development of market strategies and linkages to promote growth in the leather sector;
• Spearheading the development of publications for the leather sector, including leather sector magazines, brochures, and catalogues
• Coordinating the development and implementation of environmental protection strategies and technologies across the value chain for sustainable development
• Coordinating the development of a framework for the promotion of investments in the leather sector
• Ensuring prudent management of the directorate’s resourcesin line with the Council’s policies
• Overall supervision, management, and implementation of HR functions in the directorate

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Supervising the implementation of activities of the directorate as per the approved work plan
• Reviewing and recommending all administrative and operational documents of the directorate for approval
• Advising the CEO on all technical matters pertaining to the leather sector
• Chairing the Technical Departmental meetings
• Signing and implementing the Directorate’s Performance Contract with the CEO
• Stakeholder engagement /management /liaison and provision of technical advice to the industry players
• Supervising the implementation of the Performance Management and Procedures Manual of the Council in the directorate
• Cascading and supervising activities of the directorate to the respective divisions
• A member of the Senior Management Committee, Budget Implementation Committee,Corruption Prevention Committee and other ad hoc committees of the Council
• Inspecting the Council’s projects
• Preparing draft Board papers for the Technical and Strategy Committee of the Board
• Reviewing and consolidating budget and procurement proposals for the directorate

(i) Participating in designing the Internal Audit process for the Fund;

(ii) Coordinating in the preparation of the annual risk plan by analyzing key activities and processes in various department and prepare a summary of the auditable areas/audit centers for all the departments;

(iii) Coordinating and supervising the execution of all audit assignments under the department and reports;

(iv) Reviewing the adequacy of the audit client responses to the audit findings;

(v) Conducting exit meetings and leading discussions on the findings, risk exposures and recommendations;

(vi) Reviewing final audit report, incorporating any revisions resulting from the exit meeting discussions; and

(vii) Conducting ad-hoc/special investigations and reviewing arising from routine audits and/or as requested by management.

Key Responsibilities/Tasks/Duties:

• Assist the Principal Internal Auditor/Senior Internal Auditor in the planning of new audit assignments including carrying out a walkthrough of the audit area, preparation of the planning memorandum and audit program.
• Assist in undertaking audit tests in line with the audit program for the topic assigned by the supervisor and prepare neat working papers.
• Assist the Principal Internal Auditor/Senior Internal Auditor in identification opportunities for controls improvement and make appropriate recommendations.
• Assist the Principal Internal Auditor/Senior Internal Auditor in preparations of the draft report after concluding an audit exercise.
• Participate in meetings with process owners to discuss audit observations and recommendations.
• Participate in other departmental activities such Audit Quality Improvement program, budget preparation, asset verification and departmental meetings.
• Support in Administrative duties.

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i. Maintain an accurate qualification database of all Caring Hearts and Hands of
Hope graduates.
ii. Maintain a database of potential employers for the different categories of
graduates.
iii. Liaise with companies, parastatals, Public Service officials, NGOs, and
Ministries for internships, mentorships, and direct employment opportunities.
iv. Monitor job opportunities created in projects and programs in the region and
nationally.
v. Conduct regular research on industry trends and employment opportunities to
inform the Organization about the demands of the job market.
vi. Train the graduates on Cover letter writing, Curriculum Vitae and Insights and
positive habits for application of jobs and interviews.
vii. To develop and review the graduates Cover letters, CVs and Resume.
viii. Confirming terms and conditions of the jobs advertised by employers
ix. Organize career fairs, workshops, and networking events with potential
employers.
x. Develop and review career guidance guidelines and counselling materials for
jobseekers and provide one-on-one career guidance in order to enable
graduates identify their career goals and pathways.
xi. Maintain labour market information systems and disseminate it to jobseekers
xii. Develop and implement strategies that will assist graduates in securing
employment.
xiii. Identifying skill gaps in the graduates and recommending trainings for them
xiv. Matching candidate skills to identified opportunities
xv. Maintain an up to date knowledge on best practices in selection and
recruitment.
xvi. Carry out all the administrative functions of the employment office.
xvii. Train graduates on interview habits and what to expect in interviews.
xviii. Train those who get jobs on how they can advance in career, career planning
and investments
xix. To report to the Chairperson on the number of persons engaged every week
and the progress made in getting job opportunities or internships.
xx. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the established programs and make
adjustments as necessary to ensure they meet their objectives.
xxi. Keep necessary and accurate records of activities and interactions with
employers and potential employers
xxii. Document and publish success stories
xxiii. Develop accurate monthly and annual reports on the Achievements of the
Employment Office.
xxiv. Handling sensitive and confidential candidates information with high levels of
professionalism
xxv. Any other duty allocated by his seniors.

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Job Responsibilities
• Issuing and receiving stores;
• Monitoring the movement of stores;
• Recommending requisitions, updating the stores /stocks data;
• Checking the stationery issues against requisition made;
• Preparing stores requisitions for the items which have reached their minimum stock levels
• Ensuring the quality of goods delivered by suppliers are of the right/required quality;
• Delivering stores to other directorates/departments/divisions;
• Preparing payment vouchers for suppliers;
• Distributing quotations requests;
• Preparing estimates of expenditure on supplies and services;
• Procurement planning, inventory control and requisitioning for the Authority;
• Collecting, collating and analyzing data from the Authority and making appropriate recommendations thereof;
• Monitoring the implementation of existing Supply Chain Management policies, guidelines and procedures;
• Coordinating the activities of the Authority’s Board of Survey on disposing items.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail assisting in: –
• Preparing cheques and posting payments and receipts
• Contacting clients about invoices and handling queries relating to accounts
• Verifying payments and receipt vouchers and committal documents
• Preparing speeches, media briefs, and newsletters
• Maintaining online presence through the website and social media pages
• Ensuring the website is regularly updated
• Overseeing the branding of KENTTEC
• Developing corporate Information, Educational, and Communication (IEC) materials
• Documenting events through videography, photography, and press cuttings
• Packaging and disseminating publications, content, and events using the appropriate formats and media
• Developing and updating media and stakeholder mailing lists
• Movement and safe custody of cash
• Data capture, filing, and maintaining ledgers
• Maintaining financial records
• Preparing budget estimates, accounts, and management reports
• Supporting audits and reconciliation

• Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
• Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
• Administratively support and attend trials
• Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony
• Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research
• Locate and develop case relevant information
• Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
• Answer and direct phone calls
• Maintain contact lists
• Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars

• Driving clients daily to their desired destinations
• Maintaining the vehicle safe and clean
• Using navigation apps to determine the best route

• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Provide technical support and advice on Management Accountant
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
• Provide input into department’s goal setting process
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Plan, assign and review staff’s work
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles

Liaising with consultants, resource persons and other stakeholders on education and assessment matters;

Implementing performance management system in the division;
(iii) Coordinating research programmes in the division.
(iv) Identification, coordinating and managing the development of course content for
training;
(v) Identification, coordination and managing resource centre personnel;
(vi) Coordinating and managing educational assessment and training;
(vii) Develop department’s work plan and budget;
(viii) Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual divisional reports;
(ix) Overseeing the development and implementation of an effective staff performance
management system;
(x) Ensuring development and implementation of the training and development plan;
(xi) Managing human, financial and material resources assigned to the division.
(xii) Collaborate with process owners and user departments to ensure delivery of quality
goods and services;
(xiii) Promoting adherence to the Intellectual Property Rights policy.