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:Risk and Audit Officer
Job Ref: EPZA/HR/RAO/10/2015
The Risk and Audit Officer (RAO) will be reporting to the Assistant Manager, Risk and Audit.
The Risk and Audit Officer (RAO) will be reporting to the Assistant Manager, Risk and Audit.
The duties and responsibilities
attached to this post include:
- Preparing and contributing to the preparation
of work plans (including risk assessment) and audit programs for assurance
and/or consulting engagements;
- Conducting discussions of preliminary nature
with Heads of operations audited;
- Conducting compliance audits of complex, small
and medium sized operations;
- Obtaining required information directly or
indirectly through substantive tests, analytical reviews and/or interviews
with staff;
- Preparing working papers and documenting
adequately work performed and prepare draft reports on the results of work
performed;
- Assessing the reliability and effective use of
internal controls and assist in reviewing administrative and governance
procedures; and
- Drafting potential recommendations for
improving controls and enhancing business efficiency and effectiveness.
Qualification and Experience Required
The candidate must have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in business related field;
- CPA(K) and a qualification in Audit;
- Been a Member of both the Institute of
Certified Public Accountants of Kenya and Institute of Internal Auditors;
and
- At least five (5) years experience in Risk and
Audit.
Required Skills and Personal
Attributes
- Leadership Skills;
- Must have excellent skills in Information
Technology;
- Thorough knowledge of Government Regulations
and procedures;
- High level of integrity and honesty;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills;
- Good planning and organizational skills;
- Team player; and
- Ability to understand the Risk and audit
approach methodology & tools of audit.
Planning Executive
Job Ref: EPZA/HR/PLE/09/2015
The Planning Executive will be
reporting to the Manager, Research, Policy and Planning.
The duties and responsibilities attached to this post include
• Coordinating the preparation of strategic Plans and monitor implementation;
• Collating and monitoring the Annual Work Plans;
• Supporting development and monitoring of Performance Contracts;
• Developing Research Proposals;
• Conducting Research and disseminating findings;
• Conducting benchmarking competitiveness and sectoral studies; and
• Analyzing policy recommendations and preparing policy position papers.
Qualification and Experience Required
The duties and responsibilities attached to this post include
• Coordinating the preparation of strategic Plans and monitor implementation;
• Collating and monitoring the Annual Work Plans;
• Supporting development and monitoring of Performance Contracts;
• Developing Research Proposals;
• Conducting Research and disseminating findings;
• Conducting benchmarking competitiveness and sectoral studies; and
• Analyzing policy recommendations and preparing policy position papers.
Qualification and Experience Required
The candidate must have:-
- A Bachelor’s degree in Economics or related
field from a recognized institution;
- A Diploma in Policy Analysis or Research;
- A Master’s degree in Economics or related
field will be a distinct advantage; and
- At least seven (7) years of experience in
either research, policy analysis or monitoring and evaluation or planning.
Required Skills and Personal
Attributes
- Leadership Skills;
- Demonstrated analytic and report writing
skills;
- Good command of English;
- Must have proficiency in Word
processing, Statistical analysis package such as E-views, SPSS;
Database, Power Point presentation applications;
- Self-driven and able to work with minimal
supervision;
- Excellent oral communication and interpersonal
relations skills;
- Good planning and organizational skills; and
- Knowledge of research related software
packages like E-views, SPSS etc.
Project Analyst
Job Ref: EPZA/HR/PA/08/2015
The Project Analyst will report to the Project Executive.
The Project Analyst will report to the Project Executive.
The duties and responsibilities of
the post will include:
- Project screening;
- Reviewing applications for EPZ licenses and
preparation of project briefs;
- Communicating with investors on the status of
their applications;
- Profiling regulatory requirement of specific
sectors;
- Developing backward sourcing linkages
for new EPZ projects;
- Supporting Joint Ventures and conduct
matchmaking amongst EPZ investors;
- Working on developing strategic partnerships
between EPZA and other institutions including MOUs and other agreements;
- Liaising with other agencies in relation to
applications for EPZ license;
- Assisting the Project Executive to conduct
pre-feasibility studies;
- Preparing reports on status of applications
for EPZ license; and
- Generating new ideas for projects to be
executed by EPZA.
Qualification and Experience Required
The candidate must have:-
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance,
Business Administration or Commerce with emphasis on Microeconomics,
Accounting or Finance;
- At least 3 years experience in busy
commercially oriented investment project appraisal or corporate finance
department in an investment company, financial institution or economic
development agency;
- Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) or similar
qualification will be an advantage.
Required Skills and Personal
Attributes
- Demonstrated analytic and report writing
skills;
- Good command of English;
- Must have proficiency in Word
processing, Statistical analysis, Database, Power Point presentation
applications in Information Technology;
- Excellent oral communication and interpersonal
relations skills; and
- Good planning and organizational skills.
Research Executive
Job Ref: EPZA/HR/RE/07/2015
The Research Executive will report to Manager, Research Policy and Planning.
The duties and responsibilities of the post will include:
Job Ref: EPZA/HR/RE/07/2015
The Research Executive will report to Manager, Research Policy and Planning.
The duties and responsibilities of the post will include:
- Developing research proposals;
- Conducting research and disseminating
findings;
- Conducting benchmarking competitiveness
studies;
- Creating and updating export market and
investment sector studies;
- Supervising external consultants engaged in
research;
- Generating ideas for service and product
improvement /diversification for further commercial exploitation; and
- Enhancing knowledge management.
Qualification and
Experience Required
The candidate must have:-
The candidate must have:-
- A Bachelor’s degree in Economics or related
fields;
- A Post Graduate Diploma in relevant subject;
- A Master’s degree in Economics or related
field will be a distinct advantage;
- Demonstrated knowledge of research
methodology; and
- At least seven (7) years experience in
research, statistics or program management in NGOs, Public sector or
private corporations.
Required Skills and
Personal Attributes
- Leadership Skills;
- Demonstrated analytic and report writing
skills;
- Good command of English;
- Must have proficiency in Word
processing, Statistical analysis, Database, Power Point presentation
applications in Information Technology;
- High level of integrity and honesty;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills; and
- Good planning and organizational skills;
Manager, Investment
Promotion
Job Ref: EPZA/HR/MIP/06/2015
The Manager Investment Promotion will report to General Manager, Business Development.
The duties and responsibilities of the post will include:
Job Ref: EPZA/HR/MIP/06/2015
The Manager Investment Promotion will report to General Manager, Business Development.
The duties and responsibilities of the post will include:
- Supervising all investment promotion
activities;
- Developing systems for handling investment
enquiries;
- Planning and budgeting for promotion
activities;
- Development and execution of Marketing
Strategy;
- Sales Planning and coordination;
- Leading the Brand Management team;
- Developing and managing Promotional Materials;
and
- Developing and implementing EPZA Customer
Service Strategy including the Service Charter.
Qualification and
Experience Required
The candidate must have:-
The candidate must have:-
- Master’s degree in Business Administration or
equivalent with major in Marketing or Strategy;
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce or
related fields;
- Post graduate professional diploma in
marketing or a related field; and
- At least ten (10) years relevant experience in
busy, commercially-oriented institution in Advertising, Marketing or
Sales.
Required Skills and
Personal Attributes
- Leadership Skills;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills;
- Good planning and organizational skills;
- Must have proficiency in word processing,
spread-sheeting, Power Point Presentations, Social Media marketing
skills;
- High level of integrity;
- Self-driven and willing to take initiative;
and
- Knowledge of a foreign language will be a
distinct advantage.
Procurement Assistant
Job Ref: EPZA/HR/PRA/05/2015
The Procurement Assistant will be reporting to the Procurement Officer II
The duties and responsibilities of the post will include:
Job Ref: EPZA/HR/PRA/05/2015
The Procurement Assistant will be reporting to the Procurement Officer II
The duties and responsibilities of the post will include:
- Providing proper, prompt receipt and storage
of goods;
- Ensuring that goods received conform to the
required quantity and quality as specified in the order form and receipt
documents;
- Managing flow of stock / inventory from the
warehouse/ store;
- Ensuring that all the stock records for
example Stock Cards, Inspection and Acceptance Certificates and other
inventory records maintained in the warehouse/store are up to date;
- Issuing goods as per user requests based on
approval by the Procurement Executive/ Officer (Stock control, Warehousing
and Disposal);
- Ensuring that the stores are properly
arranged;
- Verifying the physical stock in the
stores/warehouses with that in the stock records;
- Identifying of unserviceable, obsolete or
surplus stores or equipment and bringing to the attention of the disposal
committee; and
- Providing Secretariat services to the Disposal
Committee.
Qualification and
Experience Required
The candidate must have:-
The candidate must have:-
- A Diploma or Higher Diploma in Purchasing and
Supplies, Procurement, Logistics or a related field;
- At least one (1) year work experience in
Procurement; and
- Been a current registered member of the Kenya
Institute of Suppliers Management (KISM) or Chartered Institute of
Purchasing and Supplies.
Required Skills and
Personal Attributes
- Computer literacy;
- Good communication and interpersonal skills;
- High level of integrity and honesty;
- Good planning and organizational skills and
efficient work methods; and
- Ability to effectively respond to daily
changing priorities, good problem solving skills and a team player.
Procurement Officer II
Job Ref: EPZA/HR/POII/04/2015
The Procurement Officer will be reporting to the Procurement Officer I.
The Procurement Officer will be reporting to the Procurement Officer I.
The duties and responsibilities of
the post will include:
- Liaising with stores to ensure that Stock
Replenishment Documents (SRDs) are processed and raised in time;
- Monitoring the consumption trend of all stock
items in the Authority;
- Reviewing stock ledger card balances and
advise on Economic Order Quantities;
- Reviewing the reorder quantities based on the
consumption trends;
- Providing proper and prompt postage of items
procured into the ledger cards;
- Approving issuance of goods/items from the
stores as per user’s requests;
- Organizing and coordinating annual stock
taking;
- Coordinating purchase requirements from user
departments and field offices;
- Ensuring proper maintenance of Procurement /
the Authority’s equipment and assets;
- Coordinating maintenance and repair of the
Authority’s equipment and ensuring that the equipment is in proper working
condition after repairs; and
- Providing Secretariat services to the
Inspection and Acceptance Committee.
Qualification and Experience Required
The candidate must have:-
- A Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supplies
Logistics, Procurement or any other relevant field;
- A Diploma or Higher Diploma in Purchasing and
Supplies Logistics, Procurement or any other relevant field;
- At least two (2) years’ work experience in
Procurement; and
- Been a current registered member of the Kenya
Institute of Suppliers Management (KISM) or Chartered Institute of
Purchasing and Supplies.
Required Skills and Personal
Attributes
- Supervisory Skills;
- Computer literacy;
- Good communication and interpersonal skills;
- High level of integrity and honesty;
- Good planning and organizational skills; and
- Team player.
Procurement Officer I
Job Ref: EPZA/HR/POI/03/2015
The Procurement Officer will be reporting to the Procurement Executive
The Procurement Officer will be reporting to the Procurement Executive
The duties and responsibilities of
the post will include:
- Sourcing for goods through quotations or cash
as per Public Procurement and Disposal Act and regulations;
- Ensuring all quotations are registered in the
quotation register;
- Ensuring that LPOs and LSOs are promptly
raised and progressed so that goods and services are delivered in time;
- Ensuring that no orders are issued without the
necessary documentation such as LPO, LSO etc;
- Liaising with Stores to ensure that goods
being delivered conform with the user specification;
- Progressing suppliers invoices through Finance
to ensure timely settlement;
- Maintaining an updated list of suppliers;
- Carrying out Market Surveys to ensure that the
Authority always obtains the best value for money;
- Ensuring safe custody of all purchasing
documents;
- Participating in quotation opening and
evaluation committees;
- Keeping in safe custody of all contracts and
ensuring follow up on deliveries; and
- Providing Secretariat services to the
Procurement Committee.
Qualification and Experience Required
The candidate must have:-
- A Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing and Supplies
Logistics, Procurement or any other relevant field;
- A Diploma or Higher Diploma in Purchasing and
Supplies Logistics, Procurement or any other relevant field;
- A at least five(5) years’ work experience in a
procurement ; and
- Been a current registered Member of the Kenya
Institute of Suppliers Management (KISM) or Chartered Institute of
Purchasing and Supplies.
Required Skills and Personal
Attributes
- Leadership skills;
- Excellent skills in Information Technology;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- High level of integrity and honesty;
- Good planning and organizational skills and
efficient work methods; and
- Ability to effectively respond to daily
changing priorities, good problem solving skills and a team player.
Procurement Executive
EPZA Job Ref: EPZA/HR/PE/02/2015
The Procurement Executive will report to the Procurement and Administration Manager.
The Procurement Executive will report to the Procurement and Administration Manager.
The duties and responsibilities of
the post will include:
- Carrying out planning and projection of
procurement needs of the Authority and this includes feeding Data into the
Procurement Plan;
- Preparing, publishing and issuing of
procurement opportunities, which include invitations to tender, RFQ and
RFP in line with the Authority Procurement Procedures;
- Maintaining filing of records and documentation
system in accordance with the Public Procurement Act, Regulations and
Internal Procedures on Procurement;
- Preparing Procurement Committee and Tender
Committee discussion papers and progress reports on all awards before and
after approval;
- Preparing Contracts, Purchase Orders and
Processing of Letters of credit as per approved procedures;
- Monitoring implementation of contracts as per
the orders issued;
- Carrying out periodic market surveys to check
that prices offered by suppliers are realistic;
- Taking part in reviewing internal procurement
& stores procedures; and
- Alternate secretary to the Tender Committee
Qualification and Experience Required
The candidate must have:-
- A Degree in Purchasing and Supplies,
Logistics, Procurement or any other relevant field;
- A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be
an added advantage;
- Must have a Diploma or higher Diploma in
Purchasing and Supplies , Logistics, Procurement or a related field;
- At least seven (7) years’ work experience in
Procurement; and
- Been a current registered Member of the Kenya
Institute of Supplies Management or Chartered Institute of Supplies
Management.
Required Skills and Personal
Attributes
- Leadership Skills
- Must have excellent skills in Information
Technology;
- Thorough knowledge of Public Procurement Act,
Regulations and procedures
- Initiative and drive and can perform and meet
expectations with minimal supervision
- High level of integrity and honesty
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills
- Good planning and organizational skills
Human Resources Manager
Job Ref: EPZA/HR/01/2015
Key Responsibilities:
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 data 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
Qualification Requirements
- MBA, MSc or MA in Human Resource Management or
its equivalent
- Degree in Human Resource Management or in any
other discipline.
- Post graduate diploma or Higher Diploma in
Human Resource Management or its accepted equivalent.
- Professional membership of IHRM (K) or its
equivalent is mandatory
- Excellent skills in IT for processing
information and communication
- Minimum 10 years progressive leadership
experience at a senior HR management position, three (3) years’ experience
in the public sectors is preferred.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good analytical and report writing skills
- Ability to work independently with minimum
supervision
- A team player
- Great sense of initiative and creativity in
carrying out assignments.
How to Apply
All eligible candidates are advised
to CLICK HERE to download EPZA Job Application Form
The duly filled-in ‘EPZA/HRM Job Application Forms’ should be emailed to: epza.jobadverts@epzakenya.com.
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attachments.
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accepted.
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The closing date for receipt of the
forms is 17th April 2015.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you do not hear from us within two
months from the close of this advert, then consider your application
unsuccessful.
“Export Processing Zones Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer”
“Export Processing Zones Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer”