MSEA Head of Infrastructure Development Job in Kenya

Position: Head, Infrastructure Development
The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) is a State Corporation established under Micro and Small Enterprises Act No. 55 of 2012.
The Authority (MSEA) is categorized as a Service Corporation, PC 3B and is domiciled in the Ministry of Industrialization and Enterprise Development.
MSEA was established for the promotion, development, regulation of Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE) Sector in Kenya.
The Authority is mandated to formulate and review policies and programmes, promote and develop MSE sector, monitor and evaluate implementation policies, programmes and activities related to MSE development.

Further, the Authority is established to coordinate, harmonize and facilitate integration of various Public and private policies, programmes and activities related to Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya.

The Authority is seeking to recruit a highly competent, proactive and self-driven individual to fill the following vacant position:

Position: Head, Infrastructure Development
Ref. No: MSEA- 5/07/2015
MSEA Grade 4

The Head, Infrastructure Development will report directly to the CEO for advisory and facilitating the Authority in developing worksite management policies, provide suitable infrastructure, including worksites, social amenities, business information Centers, model Centers of Excellence, common usage facilities and other facilities necessary for development of Micro and Small Enterprises.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating the maintenance and management of infrastructure within MSE worksites;
• Develop mechanisms and strategies to facilitate acquisitions of infrastructure
• Preparations of management strategies for MSE established worksites
• Co-ordinate infrastructure development in the Counties.
• Construct and Equip Micro and Small Enterprise Centers of Excellence for technology development, acquisition and transfer by Micro and Small Enterprises.
• Construct and equip technology parks for incubation clusters and graduation of Micro and small Enterprises
• Advise and liaise with the relevant authorities including County Government for the earmarking and zoning out suitable land for use by MSE sector;
• Acquire land ownership documents including title deeds for all MSE parcels of Land;
• Liaising with other government ministries/departments in procurement of land for MSE development;
• Encourage and maintain safe working conditions and health environment within MSE working sites;
• Liaising with MSE Association on issues pertaining to land acquisition for MSE
• Acquire title deed for all MSE parcels of Land;
• Develop mechanisms and strategies to facilitate acquisitions of infrastructure;
• Construct and equip Micro and Small Enterprise Centers of Excellence for technology development, acquisition and transfer by Micro and Small Enterprises;
• Maintain a National data bank of all MSE parcels of land and their status in the Counties;
• Construct and equip technology parks for incubation clusters and graduation of micro and small Enterprises
• Maintain a National data bank of all MSE parcels of land and their status in the Counties.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the CEO

Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s Degree in Architecture or any Engineering field from a recognized institution;
• Registered with the Professional body for practice
• A minimum five years (5) working experience in the professional field of Architecture or Engineering at a senior Managerial level
• Proficiency in IT skills
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of the mission, vision, and strategies of MSEA and the ability to clearly interpret and apply the role of Micro and Small Enterprise in Kenya’s social economic development and particularly in line with vision 2030.

Additional Information
In addition, all prospective candidates MUST satisfy the requirements of leadership and integrity set out in Chapter six (6) of the constitution of Kenya and attach the following documents to their applications:-
Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission clearance Certificate (EACC)
Kenya Revenue Authority Tax compliance Certificate (KRA)
Higher Education Loans Board clearance Certificate(HELB)
Certificate of Good Conduct from Criminal Investigation Department (CID)
Certificate from Credit Reference Bureau
How to Apply


If you clearly believe that you to meet the criteria given above, please submit your sealed application letters with detailed CV, copies of academic certificates, 3 referees with their e-mail addresses and telephone contacts; quoting the Reference Number for the job being applied on both the envelop and the application letter.

All applications should either be sent through the post office or hand delivered or emailed to the Chairman not later than 12th August, 2015.

The Chairman
Micro and Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA)
Utalii House 10th Floor, Left wing
P.O. Box 48823 – 00100
Nairobi.

Email: chairman@mseauthority.go.ke

MSEA is an equal opportunity employer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing in any form or failure to attach any of the stipulated documents shall lead to automatic disqualification