Our client, Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) is a statutory organization of the Government of Kenya established by the Standards Act, Cap 496 of the laws of Kenya in July 1974.
The mandate of KEBS is to provide Standardization, Metrology and Conformity Assessment services through promotion of standardization in commerce and industry, provision of testing and calibration facilities, control of the use of standardization marks, undertaking educational work in standardization, facilitation of the implementation and practical application of standards and maintenance and dissemination of the International System of Units (SI) of measurements.
In order to enhance institutional capacity to deliver strategy, KEBS is seeking to recruit exceptional leaders with high degree of integrity and innovation and ability to drive results to fill the position of Director, Market Surveillance;
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will lead monitoring and evaluation of quality and compliance level of locally manufactured and imported products in the Kenyan market to ensure that they meet relevant approved Kenya / International Standards and codes of practices.
Responsibilities
- Ensure health and safety of Kenyans, protect the environment and promote fair trade;
- Ensure prompt response and action to consumer complaints and appeals to enhance customer satisfaction levels; and
- Liaise with other stakeholders in the fight against substandard and counterfeit products.
Qualifications
- Be holder of a Bachelor and Master’s degree in a Science or related field from a recognized University;
- Have not less than twelve (12) years of relevant work experience of which eight (8) years’ should have been spent in a senior managerial position; and
- Possess a Strategic Leadership Development Certification or equivalent from a recognised institution.
Benefits
An attractive remuneration package and benefits await the successful candidate.
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