2 Job Opportunities at SIDO, Engineers Grade I
POST: ENGINEER GRADE II -2 POSTS
POST CATEGORY(S) ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION
EMPLOYER SMALL INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (SIDO)
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2020-12-01 2020-12-14
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To conduct survey on MSMEs needs related to product development and technology requirements;
- To assist in developing an enterprise diagnostic system for business improvement and problem solving;
- To guide Entrepreneurs in technical and product development related aspects;
- To enforce industrial safety regulations and standards;
- To assist in inspection of manufactured products to ensure good quality and workmanship;
- To maintain relevant records on technologies and product development;
- To source out and disseminate resource based technologies and machineries relevant to SMEs in the region;
- To promote product development and innovations relevant to SMEs in the region to enhance enterprise growth and competitiveness; and
- Perform any other duty as may be assigned by Supervisor
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor Degree either in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical and Processing Engineering from a recognized Institution. Must be registered by ERB as Graduate Engineer.
REMUNERATION SALARY SCALE: PGSS 7
The deadline for submitting the application is 14 December 2020
2 Job Opportunity at SIDO, Business Development Officers Grade II
POST: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER GRADE II -2 POSTS – 2 POST
POST CATEGORY(S) BANKING, ECONOMICS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
HR & ADMINISTRATION
MARKETING,MEDIA AND BRAND
TRADES AND SERVICES
EMPLOYER SMALL INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (SIDO)
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2020-12-01 2020-12-14
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To assist in Identification of business opportunities and assessment of market potential;
- To assist in Identification and selection of participants for SME training programmes;
- To participate in identifying potential clients, review applications for training in accordance with the Regional Office’s procedures and propose applicants for selection to the Regional Manager;
- To assist trainees in developing viable business plans, both during and after the training programmes;
- To provide micro, small and medium entrepreneurs with advice and information on marketing, the availability of raw materials, business management issues, and national and regional regulations on registration, licensing and taxation;
- To support marketing of MSME products locally and internationally through organizing/participating in trade fairs/exhibition, subcontracting and tendering programmes;
- To contribute to the maintenance of a client database, and the management information system, with regard to the services he/she provides; he/she will report on his/her activities as required by the Regional Manager;
- To participate in Regional Office’s management and planning meetings, as well as relevant external meetings, as required by the Regional Manager;
- To assist the Regional Manager in developing and maintaining relationships with the local business community, including, but not limited to actual and potential clients, and with institutions which provide similar training and advisory services;
- To contribute in identifying the need for new Programme elements or Programme improvements, contribute to the development of training programme, training materials and advisory services for micro, small and medium enterprise development; and
- To perform any other duties as may be assigned by his/her Supervisor.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor Degree either in Economics, Entrepreneurship, or Business Administration from recognized institutions.
REMUNERATION SALARY SCALE: PGSS 6
The deadline for submitting the application is 14 December 2020
2 Job Opportunities at SIDO, Credit Officers Grade II
POST CATEGORY(S) ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING
BANKING, ECONOMICS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES
EMPLOYER SMALL INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (SIDO)
APPLICATION TIMELINE: 2020-12-01 2020-12-14
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To conduct credit training sessions and programmes for clients on the management of credit and the credit methodology;
- To receive and assess credit applications;
- To make all necessary preparations for the disbursement of loans, including preparing repayment schedules and drafting loan contracts;
- To maintain records and tracking loans;
- To make loan follow-up for clients to ensure loans are paid promptly;
- To conduct impact monitoring and assessment; the Credit Officer will contribute to the assessment of the impact on clients of the financial services;
- To participate in Regional Office Management and planning meetings, as well as relevant external meetings; and
- To assist the Regional Manager in developing and maintaining relations with the local business community, including but not limited to potential and actual clients, and with other institutions providing micro financing services;
- To contribute in identifying the need for programme improvements or for new micro financing services, and contribute to their development;
- To propose changes in the credit policies of the Regional Office to the Manager;
- Contribute to the preparation, organization and implementation of training programme for SIDO staff on credit matters when required; and
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by his/her Supervisor.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma either in Business Administration majoring in Accountancy or Finance or Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting or Finance from recognized institutions
REMUNERATION SALARY SCALE: PGSS 6
The deadline for submitting the application is 14 December 2020