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CORPORATE PROFILE
The Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) was established in 1990, by the EPZ Act CAP 517, Laws of Kenya. The Authority’s mandate is to promote and facilitate export oriented investments and to develop an enabling environment for such investments. The EPZ Authority is a State Corporation, under the Ministry of Industrialization ...
Remuneration
The basic pay attached to the position ranges from Kshs. 75,731.00 to Kshs. 270,000.00. Total for other allowances is Kshs. 77,400.00
Employment Terms Four (4) years contract renewable subject to satisfactory performance.
Job Purpose
The job holder is responsible for ensuring the Authority functions effectively and operates within its mandate by providing advice on legal matters
Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks
- Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice to the management on all legal matters;
- Advice EPZ Investors in line with the EPZ Act/ Company law;
- Coordinate preparation of the Authority’s legal documentations (leases, agreements, contracts, legal notices) etc. and ensure proper execution and registration of leases.
- Participate in development of the Department’s Work plan and budget
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual sectional reports
- Mentor and coach staff
- Participate in the implementation of the performance management system in the department
- Coordinate legal audits to confirm compliance by the Authority with all applicable laws
- Coordinate research on various legal aspects and processes related to the mandate of the Authority.
- Develop, review and implement legal policies and procedures
- Participate in departmental meetings
- Participate in committee meetings as appropriate
- Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
- Represent the Authority in all issues requiring legal address claims and legal suits
- Negotiate, draft and review contracts agreement and other legal instruments;
- Draft legal opinions
- Undertake the licencing of EPZ Enterprises including drafting licence conditions, updating the Licence register and issuing reminders to EPZ Enterprises to renew licences
- Prepare legal notices and liaising with the Attorney General’s Office for gazettement of new export processing zones regulations
- Liaise with external lawyers on litigation matters and prepare company witnesses by conducting pre-trial briefings
- Research and prepare Authority’s cases appropriately
- Prepare monthly reports on legal matters affecting the Authority to the management
- Prepare monthly reports on licences to the management
- Participate in development of Authority’s policies on legal matters
- Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
- Facilitate the holding of Board Committee meetings including collecting, organizing and distributing information, documents or board papers required for such meetings
- Act as counsel in legal proceedings and liaise with Attorney General /external lawyers
- Vetting and recommend legal fees for payment
Job Dimensions:
- Financial Responsibility:
- Participate in budget development and implementation
- Participate in procurement for the department
- Vet and recommend legal fees for payment
- Responsibility for Physical Assets
- Responsible for physical assets assigned by the Authority
- Decision Making:
- Plans the work of subordinates
- Appraise/evaluate subordinates’ performance
- Working conditions:
- Work predominantly within the office
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic Qualifications
- Masters degree in Law, Business Administration or Social Sciences or equivalent from a recognized Institution
- Bachelor of Laws or equivalent from a recognized Institution
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
- Postgraduate Diploma in Laws from Kenya School of Law or equivalent
- Member of Law Society of Kenya in good standing
- Advocate of High Court of Kenya
- Registered Certified Public Secretary by ICPSK
- Attended Management course not less than four (4) weeks from recognized Institution
- 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 served in the position of Principal
- Legal Officer or similar position in the public service or reputable organization
Suitably qualified candidates should apply in confidence using the Job Application Form (Click to download) indicating the Job Reference Number on the Job Application Form and on the subject of the email and attach a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and
national identity card.
Application should be sent via e-mail to careers@epzakenya.com addressed to
A.g Chief Executive Officer, Export Processing Zones Authority, Administration Building, Viwanda Road, Off Nairobi-Namanga Road, Athi River, P.O Box 50563-00200,
NAIROBI.
All applications should be sent online in pdf format to the email address provided above and be received not later than Monday 7th February, 2022 at 11.59 p.m. East Africa Time.
Additional requirements
Candidates shortlisted for interviews for the above position will be required to submit the following valid documents:
- Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
- Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
- Clearance Certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
- Clearance Certificate from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Export Processing Zones 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
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