Kenya Leather Development Council (KLDC) is a State Corporation established by the Government of Kenya under the Kenya Leather Development Council Order, 2011 (Legal Notice No...
Kenya Leather Development Council (KLDC) is a State Corporation established by the Government of Kenya under the Kenya Leather Development Council Order, 2011 (Legal Notice No. 114 of 9th September, 2011), under the State Corporations Act (Cap.446), Laws of Kenya.
The Council was instituted as a Specialized agency to drive the Government’s agenda on the development leather industry. To achieve this, the Council is expected to regulate and facilitate the growth of the industry.
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KLDC seeks to recruit competent, dynamic, and results-oriented individuals to fill the following positions:
1. Director, Technical Services
Gross Salary: Ksh. 312,427 Terms of Employment: Three (3) years renewable contract Location: Headquarters – Nairobi
Job Purpose The Director, Technical Services will direct, coordinate, and oversee operations in the Directorate of Technical Services by providing strategic leadership and management to ensure the directorate delivers on the Council’s mandate towards the development of the leather sector.
Key Responsibilities
Overseeing daily activities of the directorate.
Coordinating the development of long-term strategies, business plans, annual budgets, procurement plans, and policies.
Monitoring and evaluating the leather industry for planning and advisory purposes.
Developing legal frameworks for licensing, fair trading, quality assurance, and compliance.
Spearheading innovation, research, and investment promotion in the leather sector.
Ensuring efficient delivery of services, market strategies, and international partnerships.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in a leather-related field.
Bachelor’s Degree in a leather-related field.
Minimum 12 years of experience, with five (5) in senior management.
Membership in a relevant professional body.
Proficiency in computer applications.
2. Manager, Capacity Building
Gross Salary: Ksh. 236,030 Terms of Employment: Three (3) years renewable contract Location: Training & Production Centre for Shoe Industry (TPCSI), Thika
Job Purpose Responsible for coordinating and managing training and production activities to enhance skills and knowledge in the leather industry.
Key Responsibilities
Carrying out public education on industry productivity.
Undertaking industry skills development.
Coordinating training, internships, and outreach programs.
Developing and revising training curricula.
Maintaining a register of trained MSMEs.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in a leather-related field.
Bachelor’s Degree in a leather-related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience, with three (3) in senior management.
Membership in a relevant professional body.
Proficiency in computer applications.
3. Manager, Common Manufacturing Facilities
Gross Salary: Ksh. 236,030 Terms of Employment: Three (3) years renewable contract Location: Kariokor Common Manufacturing Facilities, Nairobi
Job Purpose Responsible for overseeing and managing Common Manufacturing Facilities (CMFs) to improve service delivery to manufacturers.
Key Responsibilities
Developing and reviewing CMF policies and strategies.
Promoting skills development and technology transfer.
Implementing quality assurance frameworks.
Developing market linkages and access.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in a leather-related field.
Bachelor’s Degree in a leather-related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience, with three (3) in senior management.
Membership in a relevant professional body.
Proficiency in computer applications.
4. Manager, Quality Assurance & Compliance
Gross Salary: Ksh. 236,030 Terms of Employment: Three (3) years renewable contract Location: Headquarters – Nairobi
Job Purpose Responsible for ensuring compliance with quality assurance regulations across the leather value chain.
Key Responsibilities
Developing and revising industry standards.
Conducting inspections and verifications of imports and exports.
Registering and monitoring leather sector players.
Promoting environmental management systems.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in a leather-related field.
Bachelor’s Degree in a leather-related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience, with three (3) in senior management.
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