Manager, Licensing at Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA)

SEZA/HR//2023/3/5

Job Responsibilities

• Notifying the Kenya Revenue Authority of every special economic zone, developer, operator or enterprise licensed under the SEZ Act.
• Developing licensing strategies, guidelines and standards;
• Providing information to relevant stakeholders on licensing of special economic zones;
• Reviewing applications for establishment of special economic zone and granting licences to developers, operators and enterprises;
• Issuing Business Service Permit to operate services within Special Economic Zones;
• Recommending the approval for special economic zone developers, operators and enterprises applications for licensing;
• Developing instruments, frameworks and guidelines for licensing of special economic zones developers, operators and enterprises;
• Coordinating research on emerging trends related for licensing of special economic zone developers, operators and enterprises;
• Establishing and promoting efficient and effective collaborations with stakeholders on licensing;
• Monitoring and evaluating licensing programmes, patterns and trends for decision making;
• Providing specifications and content for the development of licensing information systems;
• Maintaining licensing Register for special economic zone developers, operators and enterprises;

Education Requirements
Professional Qualifications and Experience

For appointment to this position, a candidate must possess:

• Bachelors’ Degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Business Management/Administration, Public Policy, Laws or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Masters degree in any of the following disciplines: - Economics, Business Management/Administration, Public Policy, Laws or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.

Experience Requirements

• At least ten (10) years relevant work experience, four (4) of which must have been in a managerial position;
• Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized qualification;