The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948; Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments; At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission; Independence Constitution had Regional PSC’s but abolished in 1964 following constitutional amendments; It is the oldest Constitutional Commission and its mandate has expanded over the years.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• Served for a minimum period of ten (10) years, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Principal Enterprise Development Officer CSG 8 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service;
• A Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Finance, Banking and Finance, Actuarial Science, Commerce, Statistics, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Management, Enterprise Management, Business Management, Project Planning, Marketing, Information Technology, Information Communication Technology, Computer Science, Statistics and Programing, Communication and Public Relations, Media and Digital Communication, Public Communication, Education, Business Administration, Arts and Design or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing (where applicable); and
• Demonstrated technical competence and administrative capability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

An officer at this level will report to the Director, Digital Delivery and Communication.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will include:-

• Reviewing e-commerce strategies for MSMEs;
• Providing support for technology upgradation and modernization;
• Determining the suitability of the technology upgrades and modernization;
• Developing an MSMEs integrated information system;
• Liaising with relevant stakeholders to promote formalization and development of sector-based database for MSMEs;
• Coordinating the packaging and disseminating of information on MSMEs activities, products and services;
• Developing a business information database of MSMEs;
• Developing guidelines on information management;
• Reviewing and managing MSMEs digital content;
• Reviewing information for upload on social media platforms;
• Validating repackaged information and sensitization materials on MSMEs policies, programs and projects;
• Coordinating creation of public awareness on MSMEs policies, programs and projects;
• Developing themes on MSMEs functions for representation and media coverage;
• Liaising with stakeholders on digital communication channels for MSMEs products and services; and
• Developing guidelines on management of digital communication channels for MSMEs products and services.