Corporate Secretary & Manager
Job Purpose
Job Purpose
The
job holder is responsible for ensuring the Authority functions effectively and
operates within its mandate by providing Company secretarial services,
governance and overall legal advice to the Authority as provided under the EPZ
Act, (CAP 517) of the Laws of Kenya and other relevant legislation.
Responsibilities
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
·
Develop work plans and budgets for
the Department for approval
·
Oversee the execution of the approved
Department work plans and budgets
·
Oversee performance management in the
Department
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Prepare and submit all monthly,
quarterly and annual reports for the Department
·
Prepare draft board management papers
for approval
·
Identify training needs for the
Department staff
·
Participate in workforce planning and
recruitment of staff within the Department
·
Spearhead the development and review
of the Authority’s strategic plan
·
Identify procurement needs of the
Department
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Mentor and coach Departmental staff
·
Participate in various committees in
the Authority
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
·
Advise Management and Board on all
legal matters affecting the Authority.
·
Facilitate the holding of Board and
Board Committee Meetings including collecting, organizing and distributing
information, documents or board papers required for such meetings.
·
Ensure Board Committees are properly
constituted and provided with clear terms of reference.
·
Prepare Annual Board work plan, Board
calendar for meetings, take and maintain minutes and communicate board
resolutions and action areas for management to attend to Board decisions and
resolutions.
·
Continually review developments in
corporate governance, facilitate proper induction of Board members into their
roles and advise and assist them with respect to their duties and
responsibilities.
·
Provide advice to the Board on legal
and governance matters.
·
Provide legal advice to the Authority
and Investors in the EPZ programme and give due interpretation to the
provisions of the EPZ Act and other applicable legislation.
·
Ensure safe custody of the Authority
Seal and other vital legal records and documents including Land Titles and
lease agreements.
·
Oversee the drawing, designing and
implementation of legal agreements and contracts in liaison with relevant
divisions/departments at the Authority.
·
Oversee the preparation and
processing of legal opinions, legal notices and licensing of EPZ Enterprises.
·
Oversee research on emerging legal
issues and advise the Authority accordingly.
·
Ensure proper representation for the
Authority in Court and Arbitration proceedings and liaise with outsourced
external Lawyers.
·
Ensure the Authority complies with
relevant regulatory and legal requirements as stipulated in the EPZ Act and all
other applicable legislation.
·
Monitor the performance of the
department including achievement of performance targets.
·
Provide overall guidance, mentorship,
motivation and supervision to staff in the department
Qualifications
Academic Qualifications
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Master’s degree in Law or
Social Sciences
·
Bachelor’s degree in Law from a
recognized institution of higher learning
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional
bodies
·
Postgraduate Diploma in Law
·
Member of Law Society of Kenya with
current practicing certificate
·
Advocate of High Court of Kenya
·
Registered Certified Public Secretary
by ICPSK with current practicing certificate
·
Leadership Course Lasting not less
than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution
·
5 Day Corporate Governance Course
·
Certificate in computer proficiency
from a recognized institution; and
·
Meets the provision of Chapter Six of
the Constitution.
Previous relevant work experience required
·
Have nine (9) years’ relevant
experience with three (3) years’ experience as Assistant Manager, Legal
Services or comparable position in the Public Service or reputable
organization.
Functional Skills
Analytical
skills
IT
proficiency
Minute
writing skills
Behavioral Competencies/Attributes
Team
Leadership
Interpersonal
skills
Communication
skills
Team
leadership
Negotiation
skills
Attention
to detail
Salary
Minimum
basic salary Kshs 140,318.00 to Maximum basic salary Kshs 350,000.00
Total
allowances 143,800.00
Successful
candidate will enter a basic of Kshs 140,318.00.
Senior Investor Support Officer
Job Purpose
Job
holder assists in provision of investor support services and facilitation of
operations of investors in order to enhance growth and expansion of the EPZ
programme.
Responsibilities
Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities
·
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual
reports.
·
Supervise and mentor and coach
subordinate staff.
Operational Responsibilities/Tasks
·
Promote the business incubator
project to potential investors;
·
Liaise with key partner organizations
on provision of business development services;
·
Provide support services to investors
within the project;
·
Periodic appraisal of incubator
projects performance;
·
Facilitate investor migration from
the incubator project;
·
Handle investor queries.
·
Monitors subordinates work
performance
Qualifications
Academic Qualifications
·
Bachelors Degree in Business
Management/Administration/Human Resources or related field from recognized
Institution
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional
bodies
·
Proficiency in
Tax/Import/Export/Immigration Documentation, Business Licences/Permit
Procedures
·
Supervisory Course from a recognized
Institution
·
IT Proficiency
·
Member to a relevant professional
body
·
Meets the provision of chapter six of
the constitution
Previous relevant work experience required.
·
Have three (3) years’ experience as a
Principal Investor Support Assistant or Investor Support Officer or comparable
position in the Public Sector or reputable organization.
Functional Skills
·
Networking skills
·
IT proficiency
·
Report writing skills
·
Public relations skills
Behavioral Competencies/Attributes
·
Interpersonal skills
·
Communication skills
·
Customer care
Salary
Minimum
basic salary Kshs 43,302.00 to Maximum basic salary Kshs. 110,000.00
Total
allowances 143,800
Successful
candidate will enter a basic of Kshs 43,302.00.
How to Apply
Shortlisted
candidates for interviews must fulfill the following requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
·
Certificate of Good Conduct from the
Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
·
Clearance/Compliance Certificate from
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
·
Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya
Revenue Authority.
·
Clearance from the Ethics &
Anti-corruption Authority (EACC).
·
Clearance from Credit Reference
Bureau (CRB).
Suitably
qualified candidates should apply in confidence using the Job Application Form
(the form can be downloaded from the “Notices” section on www.epzakenya.com )
and sent to epzajobadverts@epzakenya.com attaching copies of certificates,
relevant testimonials and National ID.
All
applications should be sent online in pdf format and should be received not
later than 7th May, 2019 at Midnight East African time.
Export
Processing Zone Authority is an equal opportunity employer committed to
diversity and gender equality. Women and persons with disability are encouraged
to apply. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any
form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.