Job Purpose

The Manager, Quality Assurance and Compliance is responsible to the Director, Technical Services in managing and implementing all activities under the Quality Assurance and Compliance Department through the development, review, implementation, and maintenance of quality management systems and compliance to standards across different segments of the leather value chain.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

Identifying, developing, and managing MSMEs' leather clusters;

Developing and revision standards in the leather sector in collaboration with KeBS;

Sensitizing standards implementation and compliance;

Promoting innovation, product development, and branding;

Initiating and periodically reviewing the leather sector policies;

Creating, maintaining, and periodically updating the leather sector databank;

Collaborating with County Governments and other Agencies on hides and skins quality improvement;

Registration of leather sector players (Tanneries, exporters/importers, manufacturers, accessories, and chemical suppliers);

Inspecting and verifying of imports and exports;

Developing market linkages and access; and

Ensuring appropriate environmental management systems are in place.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience, and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:- Leather Technology, Leather Science, Animal Science, Manufacture Science, Material Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines:-Leather Technology, Leather Science, Animal Science, Manufacture Science, Material Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

Professional Qualifications / Membership in professional bodies

Be a member in good standing of a relevant professional body where applicable

Have a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution

Proficiency in Computer Applications

Previous relevant work experience required.

Have a minimum period of ten (10) years’ work experience, four (4) of which should have been in

Senior Management of a public or private institution.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

Leadership skills

Governance and managerial skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Result-oriented

Analytical skills

Risk management skills

Conflict resolution skills

Negotiation skills

Decision-making skills

Innovation and creativity

Ability to work under pressure

Integrity

Emotional Intelligence

Professionalism

Attention to details

Team player