Assistant Manager/Head of Region (Athi River, Nairobi and Eastern) at Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA)

Job Purpose

The job holder is responsible for ensuring sound Investor Support and facilitation for the EPZ Enterprises as well as investor retention and general growth and expansion of the EPZ programme.

Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Develop work plans and budgets for the Regional office for approval
• Oversee the execution of the approved Regional work plans and budgets
• Oversee performance management in the Region
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the Region
• Identify training needs for the Regional staff
• Participate in the recruitment of staff within the Region
• Participate in the development and review of the organization strategic plan
• Identify procurement needs of the Region
• Mentor and coach regional staff
• Participate in various committees in the Organization

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Implement policies and procedure manuals for investor support facilitate
• Promotion of the EPZ programme
• Ensure compliance with Kenya Laws by all EPZ Enterprises.
• Partner with different organizations for effective Investor support Service.
• Monitor performance of the EPZ Enterprises
• Liaison with different government agencies
• Undertake Pre – Investment and Post Investment facilitation for New EPZ Enterprises.
• Facilitate Backward Linkages between EPZ Investors and domestic suppliers
• Organise EPZ Stakeholders Forums.
• Carry out performance appraisals for staff in the Section
• Source and disseminate strategic information to investors on International, Regional and national initiatives on potential Business opportunities and Markets.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic Qualifications

• Masters Degree Business Management/Administration or related field from a recognized Institution
• Bachelors’ Degree in Business Management/ Administration or related field from a recognized institution

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Management course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized Institution
• Member of a relevant professional body
• Proficiency in Tax/Import/Export/Immigration Documentation, Business Licences/Permit Procedures
• IT proficiency
• 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 a Principal Investor Support Officer or Principal Liaison Officer or Principal Industrial Relations and Compliance Officer

Functional Skills: 

• Networking Skills
• IT proficiency
• Report writing skills
• Public Relations skills

Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Leadership skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Discreteness
• Communication skills