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 Assistant Director, Enterprise Development CSG 7 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public service.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Finance, Banking and Finance, Actuarial Science, Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Management, Enterprise Management, Business Management, Project Planning, Marketing, Information Technology, Information Communication Technology, Computer Science, Statistics, Statistics and Programming, 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.
• A Master’s Degree in any of the above disciplines: Economics, Finance, Banking and Finance, Strategic Management, Public Policy and Administration, Actuarial Science, Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Small Business Management, Marketing Management, Project Planning, Information Technology, Information Communication Technology, Computer Science, Statistics and Programming, Public Communication, Business Administration, or equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya.
• Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing (where applicable).
• Demonstrated technical and professional competence, managerial capability, and a thorough understanding of MSMEs, and ability to relate to national development goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• An officer at this level will report to the Secretary, MSMEs for effective management and administration of the Directorate of MSMEs Policy and Research.
• Promoting e-commerce strategies for MSMEs.
• Collaborating with Partners and Stakeholders to support technology upgradation and modernization.
• Coordinating the Designing and development of an MSMEs integrated information system.
• Promoting formalization and development of a sector-based database for MSMEs.
• Overseeing the packaging, reviewing, and dissemination of information on MSMEs activities, products, and services.
• Coordinating the Development of a business information database of MSMEs.
• Overseeing Information management.
• Coordinating MSMEs content development and management.
• Coordinating communication and social media management.
• Overseeing the Creation of public awareness on MSMEs policies, programs, and projects.
• Engaging departments and relevant stakeholders on representation and coverage of MSMEs functions by the media.
• Coordinating the establishment of a seamless digital communication channel for MSMEs products and services.