MSEA Head of Technology, Innovation and Marketing Job in Kenya

Position: Head, Technology, Innovation and Marketing
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, Technology, Innovation and Marketing
Ref. No: MSEA- 4/07/2015
MSEA Grade 4

The Head, Technology, Innovation and Marketing will report directly to the CEO for management and coordination of all programmes on modern and appropriate technologies for use by Micro and Small Enterprises and marketing of MSE products

Key Duties and Responsibilities;

• Facilitate technology development, acquisition and transfer by Micro and Small Enterprises;
• Promote and facilitate dissemination of research findings, product development and patenting in the micro and Small Enterprise Sector;
• Promote innovation and development of products by Micro and Small Enterprises;
• Facilitate MSE business linkages e.g sub-contracting, franchising, arrangements among MSEs and large enterprise;
• Facilitate implementation of award schemes on technology development
• Promote value addition and support value chain in various subsectors of the MSEs
• Promote and facilitate access to markets by Micro and Small Enterprises;
• Carrying out assessment to identify MSE marketing needs;
• Collaborate with relevant research institutions to development appropriate technologies for development the micro and small enterprise sector;
• Promote and facilitate MSE access to Public procurement;
• Develop mechanisms and strategies to promote marketing of MSE products e.g catalogue MSE products, MSE website;
• Facilitate, coordinate and organize regional, local and county marketing activities (exhibitions, trade fairs and ASK shows);
• Identify markets for products generated by MSE and provide linkage between the MSE and the potential market.
• Encourage innovation and transfer of technology including reverse engineering in order to increase competitiveness of micro and small enterprises products and services;
• Facilitate the registration and protection of intellectual property rights for micro and small enterprises;
• Operationalize regional and other Centers of Excellence to enhance utilization of locally available knowledge, skills and resources;
• Coordinate national specialization mechanism in the MSE sector for mass production of machine parts and equipment.
• Operationalize technology parks for graduating micro and small enterprises;
• Identify, collect, develop, modify, package and disseminate technology and products to the micro and small enterprises;
• Promote manufacturing capacity in products and tools design, machining, forging, casting and tool room facilities
• Facilitate micro and small enterprises to access relevant equipment either through, purchasing, leasing or franchising;
• Develop programmes to enable micro and small enterprises comply with environmental legislation;
• Conduct research on available technologies with a view to modifying them to suit MSE sector needs;
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the CEO

Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering or Master’s Degree in any Engineering field from a recognized institution;
• A minimum five years (5) working experience in Technology Innovations at a senior managerial level
• Proficiency in IT skills
• Registration with the relevant professional body
• 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