The Micro and Small Enterprise Authority (MSEA) is a state corporation established under the Micro and Small Enterprise Act No. 55 of 2012. The Act was developed through a stakeholder’s consultation process which took several years

REF NO. MSEA – 12/11/2023 (MSEA GRADE 3) 1 POST

TERMS: 5 Year Contract Renewable Subject to Performance

Reporting to the Registrar of MSEs, the job holder is responsible for coordination and registration of Micro and Small Enterprises, Associations and Umbrella Organizations, as well as coordination and maintenance of a comprehensive disaggregated data.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Development of MSEs policies and procedures pertaining to the registration and Management of MSEs, Associations and Umbrella Organizations;
• Coordinate the processes of registration and Management of MSEs, Associations and Umbrella Organizations;
• Coordinate evaluation, reviewing and vetting of the applications for registration;
• Coordinate the development, establishment and maintenance of a database of MSEs, Associations and Umbrella Organizations;
• Conduct comparative studies and surveys on registration of Micro and Small Enterprises in Kenya and regionally on best practices;
• Offer technical advice to the management on Registration of MSEs and compliance to national and global standards and also on emerging trends.
• Coordinate and participate in the development, implementation and review of the Authority’s Strategic Plan;
• Spearhead effective coordination and maintenance of the registration information management systems;
• Coordinate identification, assessment and mitigation of risks within the directorate;
• Mentoring and coaching of staff in the directorate for career growth and effective service delivery;
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the directorate;
• Preparation of Board and Management Papers;
• Implementation of approved directorate work plans and budgets;

Qualifications for Appointment

For appointment to this position an officer must have; –

• Minimum experience of ten (10) years, three (3) of which must have been in a senior management position as Registrar or a comparable position;
• Bachelor of Laws (L.L.B) degree from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in Law or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Been admitted as an Advocate of the High Court;
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution or a comparable qualification.
• Member of Law Society of Kenya in good standing