Openings at Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA)

Ref: EPZA/11/04/2023

Job Purpose 
The jobholder is responsible for implementing the approved departmental work plans, policies, processes and procedures to support business objectives; The holder will be responsible for Security, databases and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks 
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities 

• Execute approved section’s work plans and budgets
• Assist in the Preparation and submission all monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the department
• Assist in the Identification of training needs for the departmental staff
• Participate in the development and review of the ICT strategy
• Mentor and coach departmental staff
• Participate as an alternate member to the ICT manager in various committees in the Institution

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

• Masters Degree in Business Information Technology, Computer Science or related field from a recognized Institution;
• Bachelors degree in Business Information Technology or Computer Science or a related field from a recognized Institution;

Previous relevant work experience required.

• Have Six (6) years’ experience with three (3) years served in the position of Senior ICT
• Officer or similar position in the Public Service or reputable organization

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Ref: EPZA/17/04/2023

Job Purpose 

• The job holder is responsible for providing administrative HR support

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks 

• Assist on providing customer service both in person and on telephone to employees.
• Answer queries from employees and the other stakeholders regarding HR Issues, rules and regulations relating to HR Management; respond to employment verification requests, salary and benefits.
• Assist in composing and prepare letters, memos and other correspondence related to assigned tasks and activities 
• Process payroll, answer payroll questions and facilitate resolutions to any payroll errors.
• Prepare a variety of reports including technical reports and status reports pertaining to HR activities
• Plan and coordinate recruitment and examinations; prepare job advertisements, notify candidates of the application/ employment status, 
• Coordinate on boarding process with other departments and conduct initial new employee orientation for purposes of ensuring completion of payroll and benefits documentation
• Maintain updated staff records Process leave and leave allowance
• Assist in processing newly appointed employees documents

Academic Qualifications 

• Diploma in any of the following disciplines:- Human Resource Management/Development or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution 

or

• Certificate in Human Resource Management/ or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution with 6 years relevant experience in the Public Service or reputable organization

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Ref: EPZA/18/04/2023

Job Purpose 
The job holder is responsible of assisting in daily execution of work in the Regional Office or in the Department in order to achieve work objectives of the Department

Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks 
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities 

• Preparation of Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Reports

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks 

• Handle clerical duties
• Records and files management
• Assist in providing business support services 
• Assist in providing assistance to investors in setting up businesses in Kenya 
• conduct marketing activities to retain and attract companies
• Prepare briefs, presentations and undertaking research on specific sectors.

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

• Diploma in Business Management/Administration or equivalent from a recognized Institution

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies 

• Proficiency in Tax/Import/Export/Immigration Documentation
• Certificate in Computer Proficiency
• Meets the provision of Chapter Six of the Constitution

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Ref No: EPZA/19/04/2023

Job Purpose 

1. Responsible for managing and operating the assigned fleet unit.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks 

• Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle at all times.
• Maintaining a neat work ticket.
• Ensuring safety of passengers and/or goods.
• Ensuring security of the vehicle on and off the road.
• Detecting and reporting any malfunctioning of the vehicle or motor cycle systems to the transport officer.
• Carryout routine checks like engine Oil, Coolant, Tyre Pressure before and after any journey and report any unusual observation to the transport officer.
• To comply with all the Kenyan Traffic Laws and Government Check Unit regulations.
• Ensuring overall vehicle maintenance and management.

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

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum mean grade ‘D’ plain or its equivalent;

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies 

• Valid Class BCE Driving License free from any endorsement;
• Occupational Trade Test Grade II for drivers;
• Meets the provisions of chapter six of the constitution

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Job Purpose 
The job holder is responsible for carrying out repairs and maintenance of electrical equipment in the waste water treatment plant and buildings of the Authority and provision of technical support to the investors.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks 

• Ensuring repairs, maintenance and service of electrical equipment and proper functioning of all electrical powered equipment, appliances and installations.
• Maintaining and repairing all electrical distribution boards, consumer units and control panels.
• Installing, modifying, and maintaining electrical/electronic plant equipment.
• Conducting electrical safety tests on electrical equipment.
• Carrying out preventive maintenance schedules.
• Ensuring safe location of critical electrical equipment and installations.
• Maintaining job cards for each job assigned

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

• Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or equivalent from a recognized Institution

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Ref No: EPZA/14/04/2023

• Academic Qualifications Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related field from a recognized Institution; Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies i) Meets the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution. Previous relevant work experience required. Direct entry for Diploma holders

Job Purpose 
The job holder is responsible for the maintenance of pumps, mechanical equipment and Academic Qualifications 

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related field from a recognized Institution;
• Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies 

Meets the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Previous relevant work experience required.

• Direct entry for Diploma holdersstructures within the common effluent treatment plant, maintenance of booster pumps and water storage tanks, repair of plumping works in buildings and provision of technical support to the investors.

Academic Qualifications 

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or related field from a recognized Institution;

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies 

• Meets the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
• Previous relevant work experience required.
• Direct entry for Diploma holders

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Ref No: EPZA/13/04/2023

Job Purpose 
The job holder is responsible for managing and maintaining the electrical systems at the waste water treatment plant. Ensures that the waste water treatment plants functions normally and efficiently. Supervises construction works, repairs and maintain infrastructure and buildings of the Authority and provision of technical support to the investors.

Academic Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Applied Physics with a concentration on Instrumentation or equivalent from a recognized Institution

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Ref EPZA/12/04/2023

Job Purpose 
The job holder is responsible for the maintenance of pumps, mechanical equipment and structures within the common effluent treatment plant, maintenance of booster pumps and water storage tanks, repair of plumping works in buildings and provision of technical support to the investors.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks 

• Check equipment and operating systems and correct wherever necessary.
• Ensure mechanical operations, standards and controls are maintained at high quality.
• Resolve motor, pump, conveyor and hydraulic problems.
• Ensure high level technical support to lower-level technicians and train newemployees on maintenance of mechanical equipment.
• Comply with company safety guidelines and procedures.
• Repair and perform preventive maintenance as per established standards.
• Perform scheduled pump, equipment and structures service and maintenance
• Keep up to date inventory of equipment
• Handle simple and complex heavy industrial equipment like forklifts, scissor lifts,basket trucks and bobcats.

Academic Qualifications 

1. Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control or related field from a recognized Institution;

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies 

• Meets the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution

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Ref No: EPZA/15/04/2023

Job Purpose 
The position holder will be responsible for collecting, testing and analyzing water and wastewater samples to determine the physical, chemical and microbial components.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks 

• Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory, maintain equipment in a clean and properly functioning sate, clean and sterilize glassware and other laboratory equipment.
• Collect samples from plant influent, SBR, secondary influent, effluent, Chemicals/Scum/Screenings/Grit, industrial facilities effluent and other locations as maybe necessary.
• Prepare solutions and reagents in accordance with SOP’s and calibrate each equipment before daily use and record the information.
• Carry out the following analysis on samples; TSS, VSS, Temperature, Ph, BOD, COD, Specific weight, volume, weight, Chemical consumption, residual chlorine, fecal coliform and any other analysis as maybe necessary.
• Organizes and carries out quarterly testing for waste water quality control tests.
• Reading and recording results of tests carried out, maintaining records and report to the supervisor.
• Reviews test results for accuracy, consistency and validity.
• Reviews and maintain files of mandated testing procedures, reviews and implements testing or procedure changes as required.
• Maintain and track inventory, maintain accurate records, order supplies for the laboratory.
• Performance of other relevant duties assigned.

Academic Qualifications 

• Diploma holder in chemical science, physical sciences or biological sciences
• Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies 
• Computer literate
• Meets the Requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Previous relevant work experience required.

• Direct entry for Diploma holders