Massive Recruitment at EPZA

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”