Government Jobs in Kenya – EPZA

Export Processing Zones Authority is a State Corporation established by the Government of Kenya through an Act of Parliament - the Export Processing Zones Act (Cap 517 of the Laws of Kenya) for the promotion and facilitation of export oriented investment and for the development of an enabling environment for such investments.
 
The Authority seeks to recruit for the following position:
 

Property Executive

Job Ref: EPZA/HR/PE/02/2014
 
The Property Executive will report directly to the General Manager - Utilities and Technical Services Division:
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Managing the Authority’s Real Estate
  • Advising the Authority on efficient use of its land and real estate assets
  • Advising on property availability and applicable rates;
  • Liaising on property availability and applicable rates;
  • Liaising with Ministry of Lands and related offices to ensure ownership documents are up to date;
  • Processing land documents and ensuring payment of statutory dues are paid;
  • Representing the Authority on land and property issues.
  • Negotiating service contracts to ensure timely efficiency at reasonable cost;
  • Optimizing property returns by ensuring timely invoicing and recovery of income;
  • Following up on rent repayment by tenants;
  • Reconciling tenants accounts to ensure good and accurate records are kept;
  • Preparing periodic rent reports on performance of each class of asset;
  • In charge of maintenance of Authority’s real estate assets;
  • Preparing and submitting timely and accurate reports on the outsourced services;
  • Ensure prompt payment of land rent and rates;
  • Propose policies for efficient management of Authority’s property and maximize returns;
  • Coordinating subcontracted services such as office cleaning and security and;
  • Any other lawful duty as may be assigned from time to time.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Land Economics or Real Estate. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage
  • Seven years experience in a comparable position
  • A member of Institute of Surveyors of Kenya
  • A high degree of integrity and dependability
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Good interpersonal relations and communication skills

Human Resources Manager

Job Ref: EPZA/HR/01/2014
 
Key Responsibilities
 
The HRM will head the HR department and shall report to the CEO for the following:


  • Developing HR policies with emphasis on Training, Career Planning and Development
  • Developing and implementing HR Management systems
  • Reviewing and Monitoring HR Management Systems and policies
  • Change management
  • Ensuring computerization of HR management information and date for effective management and decision making process
  • Leading staff related support to all units and departments of the Authority including team building
  • Handling employee relations inclusive of disputes
Minimum Qualification Requirements
  • MBA or MA in Human Resource Management or Strategic Management
  • Degree in BBA, BBM or B.COM in Human Resource Management
  • Post graduate diploma in Human Resource Management
  • A professional member of IHRM (K) is desirable
  • Excellent skills in IT for processing information and communication
  • Minimum 10 years progressive leadership experience in senior human resource management position in a state corporation is mandatory
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Good analytical and report writing skills
  • Ability to work independently and as a team to manage work related responsibilities
  • Great sense of initiative and creativity in carrying out assignments.
How to Apply

All eligible candidates are advised to download job application forms from the Authority’s website www.epzakenya.com

The duly filled-in ‘EPZA Job Application Forms (Click here to download)’ should be emailed to: epza.jobadverts@epzakenya.com

Please note that the application forms should not be accompanied by testimonials. 

Hard copy applications will not be accepted.

Job Ref. Number should be indicated on the email subject line. 

The closing date for receipt of the forms is Wednesday, 29th October 2014


“Export Processing Zones Authority is an equal opportunity employer”