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. Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Promoting and overseeing the development of integrated MSMEs infrastructure, designing and development of an MSMEs integrated information system, and promotion of e-commerce mechanisms for MSMEs in partnership with stakeholders.
• Validating the specifications for the design and development of MSMEs integrated information system.
• Coordinating trade fairs and exhibitions for MSMEs products and services.
• Enhancing liaison between stakeholders on linkages for MSMEs products and services to domestic and export markets.
• Coordinating with the relevant stakeholders for promotion of business innovation, incubation, and product improvement for MSMEs.
• Collaborating with stakeholders in the development of training programs on e-commerce mechanisms for MSMEs.
• Overseeing the promotion of market development for MSMEs products and services.
• Establishing partnerships with stakeholders on market development for MSMEs products and services.
• Promoting the establishment of production clusters and partnerships with relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinating partnerships with stakeholders for support on product development, design, and packaging for MSMEs.
• Overseeing the development and implementation of a framework for the promotion of cottage industry.
• Promoting the development of cottage industry, product standardization and aggregation, business franchising, and stakeholder engagement to inculcate entrepreneurship skills and culture.
• Engaging with stakeholders and validating guidelines on the enforcement of Government preference to MSMEs products and services.
• Facilitating the development of database software for MSMEs.
• Overseeing the registration of MSMEs and development of a one-stop digital marketing platform for MSMEs products and services.
• Promoting partnerships with stakeholders on the development of a one-stop digital marketing platform for MSMEs products and services.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to support technology upgradation and modernization.
• Developing and promoting the capacity of MSMEs in aggregation and value addition of local products for identified production clusters.
• Promoting quality standards of MSMEs value-added products.
• Establishing aggregation and quality control centers for MSMEs products to enhance productivity and competitiveness.