Job Title :Market Surveillance OfficerGrade KS 8
Corporation/Organization; Kenya Bureau of Standards
Directorate :Market Surveillance
Department 

a) Agrochemical
b) Engineering
Division Mechanical & Textiles Engineering, Electrical & Civil Engineering, Food
, Agriculture, Chemical
Section / Unit a) Agriculture (2)
b) Chemistry (5)
c) Civil Engineering (3)
d) Electrical Engineering (2)
e) Food science (6)
f) Mechanical Engineering (4)
g) Textile Engineering (1)
Location / Work station :Head Office, Coast, MT. Kenya, North Rift, South Rift, North Eastern,
Lake
Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Principal Market Surveillance Officer
Direct reports: N/A
Indirect Reports: NA
Job Purpose
The job monitors and evaluates quality and compliance of locally manufactured and imported products in the Kenyan
market to ensure effective and efficient implementation of Market Surveillance strategies and procedures to ascertain
that the products comply with approved Kenya, Regional and International Standards to support development of
industries in the Kenya, prevent proliferation of substandard products in the market, protect local manufacturers from
illicit trade, prevent dumping of substandard products from foreign countries, and Protection of consumer right as
envisaged in Article 46 (a, b & c) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and the Standards Act (Cap 496 Laws of Kenya) for
the achievement of the African Union Agenda 2063, the Kenya Vision 2030, and the KEBS strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks
I. Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A
II. Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
a) Targets consignments based on risk profiling so as to eliminate substandard products from Kenyan Market.
b) Reports on status of product inspection status to facilitate enforcement and corrective actions on products that
fail to comply with the requirements of corresponding standards and other regulatory requirements are seized
in accordance with Section 14 Standard Act, Cap 496 Laws of Kenya.
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c) Addresses customer complaints related to Market Surveillance activities at the section in order to ensure that
all complaints are resolved as per the procedure and submits reports to Principal Market Surveillance Officer
for action.
d) Implements, and monitors Management Systems adopted by KEBS in the department for the purpose of
ensuring efficiency, effectiveness and sustained customer satisfaction;
e) Gathers and evaluates market intelligence information and discusses with Principal Market Surveillance Officer
for appropriate action.
f) Monitors validity of product Certification Marks approved by KEBS on the products in the market.
g) Seizes non-conforming products, organizes for transportation to KEBS seized products warehouses and is
responsible for safe custody of the products.
h) Organizes for destruction of seized products in consultation with Assistant Principal Market Surveillance Officer.
i) Maintains records for samples collected, seized and destroyed products
j) Provides technical advice to customer enquiries
k) Analyses test reports of products sampled from the market.
l) Conducts risk assessment of products to inform on
m) Contributes in the development and implementation of Market Surveillance procedures in the section.
Job Dimensions:
I. Financial Responsibility:
a) Responsible for the section’s budget of approximately KES 5 Million per annum
b) Implementation of cost minimization and resources optimization strategies at the section
II. Responsibility for Physical Assets
Responsible for physical assets assigned to them e.g. Market Surveillance field equipment, Laptops, Desk
tops computers and office furniture’s
III. Decision Making:
a) Makes operational decisions.
b) Makes independent decisions in the field on handling of suspected substandard products in accordance
with section 14 of the Standards Act, Cap 496 Laws of Kenya.
IV. Working Conditions:
a) The job is predominantly office based but involves travelling within and outside the country for oversight of the
sectional functions, stakeholders’ engagements forums and meetings.
b) Hostile working environment and occasional exposure to hazardous materials.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
Registration with following professional bodies,
i. Chemistry society of Kenya
ii. Physics society of Kenya
iii. Food Nutrition and Dietetics Board
iv. Computer Society of Kenya
v. Kenya Institute of Management
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vi. National Quality Institute
Previous relevant work experience required.
N/A
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
Functional Skills
a. Negotiation skills
b. Project management skills
c. Information, communication, and technology skills
d. Presentation skills
e. Report writing
f. Analytical skills
Behavioural
a. Counselling skills.
b. Problem solving skills
c. Time management skills
d. Communication skills
e. Interpersonal skills

The 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 the 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,
Maintenance and dissemination of the International System of Units (SI) of measurements.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION
Please visit the careers page on KEBS website: https://www.kebs.org for detailed job profile/description and
instruction on how to apply.
Interested and qualified candidates applications should be submitted either SOFTCOPY to [email protected]
or HARDCOPY sent by post or hand delivered to KEBS HQ office addressed to the address below, indicating
VACANCY NAME on the envelope on or before 15th February, 2023 at 17:00 HRs, EAT enclosing/attach Cover
letter, a detailed CV with full details on education background, professional qualifications and relevant
experience together with copies of Testimonials, Academic Certificates and National Identification Card.

The Managing Director, Kenya Bureau of Standards
Popo Road, Off Mombasa Road,
P.O. Box 54974 – 00200 NAIROBI.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

i. KEBS DOES NOT charge any fee in the recruitment process.
ii. Persons with disability and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
iii. Academic Qualifications of external origin MUST be accompanied by a recognition and equation certificate
from the relevant body in Kenya.
iv. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
v. All degree applicants for engineering-related qualifications must be Registered as Graduate Engineers.
vi. The applicants must comply with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.