Deputy Commissioner For Co-Operative Development ( Post 5 ) – Ministry Of Co-Operatives And (Msme) Development 53 views

Position: Deputy Commissioner

Job Description for Deputy Commissioner 

The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.

• Basic Salary Scale: Ksh. 102,860-Ksh 172,350 p.m. (CSG 6)
• House Allowance: Ksh. 21,508-KSH 50,000 p.m.
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 16,000 p.m.
• Leave Allowance: As provided in the Civil Service
• Annual Leave: 30 working days per financial year
• Medical Cover: As provided by the Government
• Terms of Service: Permanent and pensionable.

Deputy Commissioner , a candidate must have:-

(i) served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Assistant Commissioner for Co-operative Development, CSG 7 or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service.

(ii) a Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Co-operative Business, Cooperative Management, Co-operative and Community Development, Commerce, Business Administration, Law, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Agri-Business or its equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya.

(iii) be a member of a relevant professional body (where applicable); and

(iv) demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence in work performance results.

Duties and Responsibilities for Deputy Commissioner 

An officer at this level may head a Directorate/Division. Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: –

(i) recommending applications for registration of co-operatives.

(ii) coordinating training on county staff on aggregation of MSMEs into viable cooperatives.

(iii) approving registration of charges and debentures.

(iv) providing technical advice on co-operative investments, finance, credit, production, & marketing.

(v) development of co-operative policies, guidelines and standards.

(vi) monitoring compliance with co-operative legislation.

(vii) coordinating preparation of co-operative training and education manuals and programmes;

(viii) coordinating market research and disseminating research findings;

(ix) validating registration and de-registration of co-operative societies.

(x) monitoring co-operative liquidation process.

(xi) developing framework and standards for regulating co-operative professional services.

(xii) developing guidelines for administration of co-operative development fund.

(xiii) coordinating development of guidelines and proposals on promotion of co-operatives value addition and processing.

(xiv) coordinating inquiries and inspections /investigations in co-operative’s management and governance.

(xv) coordinating development of guidelines for risk management in co-operatives.

(xvi) coordinating Development of guidelines for statutory management in co-operatives.

(xvii) mediating disputes in co-operatives.

(xviii)coordinating development of guidelines and proposals on promotion of cooperatives value addition and processing.

(xix) developing co-operative transformation strategy.

(xx) collaborating with relevant stakeholders in negotiating and implementing of multilateral and bilateral agreements, charters, protocols, and conventions on cooperative development; and

(xxi) developing guidelines for co-operatives access to government funds, subsidies, waivers and grants.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Commission website: www.publicservice.go.ke or jobs portal: www.psckjobs.go.ke

Send an email to: [email protected]. Please include your ID /Passport Number and full name, or call the following numbers: Landline: +254 (020) 2223901, 254 20 2227471 Call Centre: 020 4865000

Please Note:

(i) Applicants should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application. Details of academic and professional certificates not obtained by closure of the advert should not be included.

(ii) Only shortlisted and successful applicants will be contacted.

(iii) Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

(iv) The Public Service Commission is committed to implementing the provisions of the Constitution – Chapter 232 (1) on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men and women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities.

THEREFORE, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE MARGINALIZED AND THE MINORITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

(v) Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews.

(vi) It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.

(vii) Serving officers shall be required to avail original letters of appointment to the current substantive posts during the interviews.

Applications should reach the Commission on or before 4 th June, 2024 (Latest 5 pm East African Time)