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 institution.
• 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 the 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 at this level will include:

• Overseeing the development, review, and coordination of the implementation of MSMEs Policy.
• Evaluating and reviewing guidelines on identification of beneficiaries, disbursement of funds, recovery, and risk mitigation.
• Coordinating research and development of demand-driven interventions to address specific contexts of MSMEs.
• Overseeing the implementation of developed interventions to address specific contexts of MSMEs.
• Coordinating the review of MSMEs Financing Policy to facilitate adequate flow of credit from financial institutions.
• Spearheading the review of policies and guidelines for prioritization of MSMEs products and services in government procurement and development of all-inclusive credit policies and guidelines.
• Overseeing the development of policies and guidelines on access to modern management practices for MSMEs and MSMEs Research & Knowledge Management.
• Coordinating the implementation of developed mentorship and coaching policies on entrepreneurship.
• Coordinating the review of the frameworks on the establishment of production clusters and subcontracting arrangements between MSMEs and Large Enterprises.
• Spearheading the development and implementation of guidelines on the promotion and development of cottage industry.
• Evaluating and reviewing MSMEs business franchising policies and guidelines.
• Fostering MSMEs Business process re-engineering approaches.
• Overseeing the socio-economic impact assessment of the Financial Inclusion Fund and other Funds.
• Championing the mainstreaming and coordination of MSMEs policies and programs in MDACs, private sector, development partners, and non-governmental organizations.