Export Processing Zones Authority is a State Corporation
established through an Act of Parliament Cap 517 of the laws of Kenya to oversee all aspects of development of
Export Processing Zones (EPZs) in Kenya.
The economic objectives of the EPZ program include
employment creation, export diversification/expansion, investment attraction,
technology transfer and backward linkages between the EPZs and domestic
suppliers.
The Authority has the following vacant position:
ICT Manager
Job Ref: EPZA/HR/ICT-M/10/2012
The incumbent will be a highly motivated professional who
shall report to the General Manager, Finance and Administration and shall be
responsible for the development of efficient and effective ICT systems within
the Authority.
Key Responsibility Areas
The successful candidate shall be responsible for management
of ICT services for the Authority including;
Formulation, interpretation and application of ICT policies,
procedures, rules and regulations;
Development, implementation and management of computerized
information systems;
Preparing ICT technical specifications;
Undertaking feasibility studies of proposed ICT systems;
Ensuring systems integrity, availability and security;
Ensuring proper functioning of all systems in the Authority;
Website development and maintenance;
Maintaining a backup system for all the data in the
Authority;
System configuration and provision of technical support;
Trouble-shooting of all systems in the Authority;
Provision of hardware and software support services; and
Any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to
time.
Key Qualifications and Competencies
The candidate aspiring for the post of ICT Manager shall
have:
A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information
Technology or its equivalent from a recognized university;
Microsoft Computer Systems Eng./Administrator or Computer
Network Analysis or its equivalent;
Satisfactorily served in a comparable position with similar
responsibilities in like organizations for at least three (3) years;
Strong interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills;
A high degree of integrity and dependability
Ability to work under pressure and consistently meet strict
deadlines
Self-Driven with a “can-do”, “will-do” type of personality
Good interpersonal skills with ability to confidently
communicate at senior management level
Ability to drive change in a dynamic environment;
Strong management, leadership and negotiation skills;
Team building skills with the ability to uphold collective
responsibility.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
Salary Package and Terms of Service: Highly
attractive salary packages commensurate with competencies will be offered to
successful candidates.
The successful candidate for ICT Manager Position will be
engaged on permanent and pensionable terms.
Method of Application
Suitably qualified candidates should:
i. Suitably qualified candidates should submit
ten [10] copies of their applications together with updated curriculum vitae,
certified true copies of certificates and current remuneration pay slips.
Applications should be forwarded to the following address not later than 12th
September, 2012:
The Chairman
Board of Directors
Export Processing Zones Authority
P.O. Box 50563 -
00200
Nairobi
Applications submitted by facsimile/e-mails shall be
disqualified automatically.
ii. Provide day time telephone contacts and
names of three referees [one of whom must be the current/last employer who
should be in a position to attest to the duration of positions held by the
candidate in the organization and managerial abilities as well as moral
character and integrity.
“The Export Processing Zones Authority is an equal
opportunity employer”
General Manager - Utilities and Technical Services
Job Ref: EPZA/HR/GM-UTS/08/2012
The incumbent will be a highly motivated professional who
shall report to the Chief Executive Officer and shall be responsible for the
Authority’s provision of utilities and technical services to clients and
citizens.
Key Responsibility Areas
The successful candidate shall be responsible for overall
delivery of utilities and technical services including:
Formulation, interpretation and application of utilities and
technical services policies, procedures, rules and regulations;
Ensuring effective and efficient mobilisation and
utilisation of water and sewerage resources;
Ensuring continuous supply of power, water and other
utilities;
Liaising with Government Agencies and local authorities
involved in physical planning, environment and land matters.
Liaising with consultants appointed by the Authority when
putting up structures;
Coordinating sub-contracted cleaning (offices and grounds)
and maintenance services;
Coordinating repair works required on the roads and
buildings;
Approval of structural plans;
Provision of professional advice to the Authority in
technical areas including environment, land, civil engineering, and physical
planning;
Management of the Authority’s property; and
Any other lawful duties as may be assigned from time to
time.
Key Qualifications and Competencies
The candidate aspiring for the post of General Manager
–Utilities and Technical Services shall have:
A Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or its equivalent
from an accredited University;
A registration as a member of a relevant professional body
e.g. IEK
Have successfully served in a comparable position with
similar responsibilities in like organizations for at least three (3) years;
A high degree of integrity and dependability
Ability to work under pressure and consistently meet strict
deadlines
Self-Driven with a “can-do”, “will-do” type of personality
Good interpersonal skills with ability to confidently communicate
at senior management level
Ability to drive change in a dynamic environment;
Strong management, leadership and negotiation skills;
Team building skills with the ability to uphold collective
responsibility.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
Salary Package and Terms of Service: Highly
attractive salary packages commensurate with competencies will be offered to
successful candidates.
Successful candidates for all General Manager Positions will
be engaged on a 3 [three] year contract renewable subject to acceptable
performance.
Method of Application
Suitably qualified candidates should:
i. Suitably qualified candidates should submit
ten [10] copies of their applications together with updated curriculum vitae,
certified true copies of certificates and current remuneration pay slips.
Applications should be forwarded to the following address not later than 12th
September, 2012:
The Chairman
Board of Directors
Export Processing Zones Authority
P.O. Box 50563 -
00200
Nairobi
Applications submitted by facsimile/e-mails shall be
disqualified automatically.
ii. Provide day time telephone contacts and
names of three referees [one of whom must be the current/last employer who
should be in a position to attest to the duration of positions held by the
candidate in the organization and managerial abilities as well as moral
character and integrity.
“The Export Processing Zones Authority is an equal
opportunity employer”
General Manager - Investor Support
Job Ref: EPZA/HR/GM-IS/09/2012
The incumbent will be a highly motivated professional who
shall report to the Chief Executive Officer and shall be responsible for the
facilitation of the investors operations including investor care/support.
Key Responsibility Areas
The successful candidate shall be responsible for overseeing
provision of investor support services including;
Formulation and implementation of investor support, legal
services, incubator services, monitoring and compliance policies and
procedures;
Development of procedures that ensures seamless investor
operations;
Coordination of investor operations in various regions and
zones;
Overseeing development and operation of incubator projects;
Provision of investor care/support services;
Ensuring compliance by investors with set guidelines;
Liaising with government departments/agencies on issues of
investor support;
Registration and licensing of investors; and
Any other lawful duty as may be assigned from time to time.
Key Qualifications and Competencies
The candidate aspiring for the post of General Manager
–Investor Support shall have:
A Masters degree in Social Sciences and preferably in legal
studies or its equivalent from a recognized university;
Successfully served in a comparable position with similar
responsibilities in like organizations for at least three (3) years;
Wide experience in Government operations and regulations;
A high degree of integrity and dependability
Ability to work under pressure and consistently meet strict
deadlines
Self-Driven with a “can-do”, “will-do” type of personality
Good interpersonal skills with ability to confidently
communicate at senior management level
Ability to drive change in a dynamic environment;
Strong management, leadership and negotiation skills;
Team building skills with the ability to uphold collective
responsibility.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
Salary Package and Terms of Service: Highly
attractive salary packages commensurate with competencies will be offered to
successful candidates.
Successful candidates for all General Manager Positions will
be engaged on a 3 [three] year contract renewable subject to acceptable
performance.
Method of Application
Suitably qualified candidates should:
i. Suitably qualified candidates should submit
ten [10] copies of their applications together with updated curriculum vitae,
certified true copies of certificates and current remuneration pay slips.
Applications should be forwarded to the following address not later than 12th
September, 2012:
The Chairman
Board of Directors
Export Processing Zones Authority
P.O. Box 50563 -
00200
Nairobi
Applications submitted by facsimile/e-mails shall be
disqualified automatically.
ii. Provide day time telephone contacts and
names of three referees [one of whom must be the current/last employer who
should be in a position to attest to the duration of positions held by the
candidate in the organization and managerial abilities as well as moral
character and integrity.
“The Export Processing Zones Authority is an equal
opportunity employer”
General Manager - Business Development
Job Ref: EPZA/HR/GM-BD/07/2012
The incumbent will be a highly motivated professional whose
major role will be to promote and market the Export Processing Zones/Special
Economic Zones (SEZ) Programme, products and services.
She/he will also be responsible for developing linkages with
the relevant institutions both locally and internationally.
Key Responsibility Areas
The successful candidate will carry out business development
and research services within the Authority including;
Translating corporate goals and objectives into investment
attraction, linkage and policy advocacy targets, strategies and operational plans
in line with Authority’s Strategic Plan;
Budgeting for and coordinating investment promotion, linkage
development, research and policy analysis function for the Authority;
Initiating revenue generating projects that will ensure
financial sustainability of the Authority.
Formulation and implementation of sales and promotion,
project appraisal, research, product and linkages policies and procedures;
Promotion of the EPZs/SEZs to potential investors;
Design and execution of marketing and promotion programs;
Maintenance of business relations with investors, government
agencies and other stakeholders;
Establishment and application of appropriate systems to
monitor and respond to investor enquiries;
Establishment and application of project screening and
appraisal systems;
Establishing support for EPZ/SEZ companies market promotion;
Coordination of research activities within the Authority;
Overseeing Policy analysis and advocacy roles for the
Authority;
Coordinating motivation support, training, performance
measurement and evaluation of staff in the division;
Any other lawful duty as may be assigned from time to time.
Key Qualifications and Competencies
The candidate aspiring for the post of General Manager-
Business Development shall have:
A Master of Business Administration degree or its equivalent
from a recognized University;
A diploma in Marketing or equivalent qualifications from a
recognized institution;
Successfully served in a comparable position with similar
responsibilities in like organizations for at least three (3) years;
Demonstrated high capability in business development,
research, marketing and policy analysis;
A high degree of integrity and dependability
Ability to work under pressure and consistently meet strict
deadlines
Self-Driven with a “can-do”, “will-do” type of personality
Good interpersonal skills with ability to confidently
communicate at senior management level
Ability to drive change in a dynamic environment;
Strong management, leadership and negotiation skills;
Team building skills with the ability to uphold collective
responsibility.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
Salary Package and Terms of Service: Highly
attractive salary packages commensurate with competencies will be offered to successful
candidates.
Successful candidates for all General Manager Positions will
be engaged on a 3 [three] year contract renewable subject to acceptable
performance.
Method of Application
Suitably qualified candidates should:
i. Suitably qualified candidates should submit
ten [10] copies of their applications together with updated curriculum vitae,
certified true copies of certificates and current remuneration pay slips.
Applications should be forwarded to the following address not later than 12th
September, 2012:
The Chairman
Board of Directors
Export Processing Zones Authority
P.O. Box 50563 -
00200
Nairobi
Applications submitted by facsimile/e-mails shall be
disqualified automatically.
ii. Provide day time telephone contacts and
names of three referees [one of whom must be the current/last employer who
should be in a position to attest to the duration of positions held by the
candidate in the organization and managerial abilities as well as moral
character and integrity.
“The Export Processing Zones Authority is an equal
opportunity employer”
General Manager - Finance and Administration
Job Ref: EPZA/HR/GM-FA/06/2012
The incumbent will be a results-driven professional, who is
well -qualified and mature to effectively lead the finance function and work in
close liaison with procurement, administration and ICT roles, among others.
Key Responsibility Areas:
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer the successful
candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all the financial resources of
the Authority are acquired, disbursed, prudently invested, fully accounted for
and reported efficiently.
She/he will be responsible for overseeing the administrative
function of the Authority.
She/he will also ensure that the Authority is financially
sound and in conformity with the overall Strategic Plan.
Specific responsibilities will include:
Formulate the Authority’s financial strategy and ensure that
it is properly implemented.
Ensure sound corporate governance by identifying risks and
developing and implementing proper financial controls in order to minimize
those risks.
Spearhead formulation, implementation, maintenance and
review of sound financial policy systems and procedures to sustain the
Authority.
Develop systems for the effective and efficient management
of financial resources.
Ensure timely and accurate accounting, reporting and
analysis in order to aid management decision making.
Ensure efficient revenue collection, disbursement,
accounting and reporting.
Advise the Authority on financial viability of proposed
investments.
Ensure financial reports are prepared and submitted in
compliance with the Authority’s requirements.
Manage all financial relationships with external agencies.
Prepare budgets and periodic financial performance reports
for presentation to the Board of Directors.
Providing team leadership, development and coaching to staff
in the finance function
Oversee the protection of the company assets.
Formulation and implementation of the Authority’s finance,
ICT, procurement and administration policies and procedures;
Supervision of procurement of goods and services for the
Authority;
Ensuring availability of efficient and effective ICT systems
within the Authority;
Overseeing the administration activities of the Authority;
Liquidity management, planning and forecasting
Assisting in operations and other related functions within
the business
Any other lawful duties that may be assigned from time to
time
Qualifications and Skills:
The candidate aspiring for the post of General Manager-
Finance and Administration shall have
A relevant post-graduate degree with from an accredited
university
Minimum of 5 years working experience in finance at senior
or team leadership level preferably in a commercial environment.
Must be a holder of a full accounting qualification such as
CPA and be a member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
in good standing.
Must be knowledgeable in Public Sector Financial Management
and Service Regulations
Good exposure to the SAP, PASTEL system and a high
proficiency in Windows and specifically Excel and Word packages
Overall good business acumen and commercial flair
Good understanding of Income Tax, VAT legislation, and IFRS
, IAS and GAAP
Good understanding of how supply chain affects business
Must be conversant with general administrative procedures
Have high degree of integrity and dependability
Ability to work under pressure and consistently meet strict
deadlines
Self-Driven with a “can-do”, “will-do” type of personality
Good interpersonal skills with ability to confidently
communicate at senior management level
Ability to drive change in a dynamic environment;
Strong management, leadership and negotiation skills;
Team building skills with the ability to uphold collective
responsibility.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
Salary Package and Terms of Service: Highly
attractive salary packages commensurate with competencies will be offered to
successful candidates.
Successful candidates for all General Manager Positions will
be engaged on a 3 [three] year contract renewable subject to acceptable
performance.
Method of Application
Suitably qualified candidates should:
i. Suitably qualified candidates should submit
ten [10] copies of their applications together with updated curriculum vitae,
certified true copies of certificates and current remuneration pay slips.
Applications should be forwarded to the following
address not later than 12th September, 2012:
The Chairman
Board of Directors
Export Processing Zones Authority
P.O. Box 50563 -
00200
Nairobi
Applications submitted by facsimile/e-mails shall be
disqualified automatically.
ii. Provide day time telephone contacts and names of three
referees [one of whom must be the current/last employer who should be in a
position to attest to the duration of positions held by the candidate in the
organization and managerial abilities as well as moral character and integrity.
“The Export Processing Zones Authority is an equal
opportunity employer”
Chief Executive Officer, EPZA
Job Ref: EPZA/HR/CEO/05/2012
Key Responsibility Areas:
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive
Officer, will be the Accounting Officer of the Authority and will be
responsible for the following:-
To provide visionary leadership and direction to the
organization and to ensure that the Authority’s mandates and policies are
implemented fully and effectively in line with the strategic plan.
To formulate strategies and business plans and to lead teams
for high performance and innovation.
To spearhead the Authority’s initiatives in business
development; · To provide leadership in investor support services;
To provide leadership in integrity assurance in order to
achieve good corporate governance;
To spearhead the Authority’s initiatives in seeking sources
of finance for various programmes and overseeing its application;
To ensure prudent management of resources for the
achievement of the Authority’s mandate and strategic objectives.
To ensure that the Authority’s Strategic Plans are
implemented timely, the Performance Contract objectives and targets are
negotiated, achieved and reported in time and the Annual Operational Plans and
budgets prepared and submitted in compliance with statutory requirements.
To oversee and direct the development and implementation of
the Authority’s strategic initiatives and capacity building in line with goals
and aspirations of Kenya’s
Vision 2030 and the Tourism, Trade and Industry Sector Strategic Plans.
To provide the needed transformational leadership of the
Authority to cope with customer and citizen expectations in line with the new
constitution of Kenya.
To initiate, establish, strengthen and oversee
inter-institutional collaborations and Strategic partnerships for the
realization of the Authority’s mandate and strategic objectives.
To ensure that Authority’s staff remains motivated to
discharge their responsibilities effectively and efficiently, and in compliance
with human resource management policies and best practices.
To establish and sustain effective relationships with the
Board of Directors, the Government, parent Ministry, and other stakeholders.
To promote a culture of compliance with regulations,
statutory requirements, good corporate governance principles and best practices
in the Authority.
To perform any other responsibilities as determined and deemed
necessary by the Board of Directors.
Key Qualifications and Competencies
The candidate aspiring for the post of Chief Executive
Officer shall have a postgraduate degree (Masters or Doctorate) in Business,
Finance, Economics or other related field from an accredited University.
At least 10 years relevant work experience, 5 of which must
be at senior level in a large organization
Proficiency in computer packages
Must be a member of a relevant and recognized professional
body
Must be an advocate for good corporate governance
principles.
Possession of a strategic leadership development course from
a recognized training institution will be an added advantage.
Knowledge and skills
Public Sector Financial Management and Service Regulations
Public Procurement and Disposals Act 2005
Public Private Partnerships
Project management and evaluation
Policy development and formulation
Excellent people management and empowerment skills
Human resource planning & strategies
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Conflict resolution skills
The ability to provide transformational leadership
Client orientation and customer care
Personal attributes
Willingness to work under tight deadlines
Client focused organizational development strategies
Good background in turn around and change management.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
Salary Package and Terms of Service: Highly
attractive salary packages commensurate with competencies will be offered to
successful candidates.
Method of Application
Suitably qualified candidates should:
i. Suitably qualified candidates should submit
ten [10] copies of their applications together with updated curriculum vitae,
certified true copies of certificates and current remuneration pay slips.
Applications should be forwarded to the following address
not later than 12th September, 2012:
The Chairman
Board of Directors
Export Processing Zones Authority
P.O. Box 50563 - 00200
Nairobi
Applications submitted by facsimile/e-mails shall be
disqualified automatically.
ii. Provide day time telephone contacts and
names of three referees [one of whom must be the current/last employer who
should be in a position to attest to the duration of positions held by the
candidate in the organization and managerial abilities as well as moral
character and integrity.
“The Export Processing Zones Authority is an equal
opportunity employer”
