Export Processing Zones Authority Chief Executive Officer Job in Kenya

Export Processing Zones Authority is a State Corporation established through an Act of Parliament Cap 517 of the laws of Kenya to oversee all aspects of development of Export Processing Zones (EPZs) in Kenya. 

The economic objectives of the EPZ program include employment creation, export diversification/expansion, investment attraction, technology transfer and backward linkages between the EPZs and domestic suppliers.

The Authority has the following vacant positions:
 

Chief Executive Officer, EPZA
 

Job Ref: EPZA/HR/CEO/05/2012
 

Key Responsibility Areas:
 

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, will be the Accounting Officer of the Authority and will be responsible for the following:-

• To provide visionary leadership and direction to the organization and to ensure that the Authority’s mandates and policies are implemented fully and effectively in line with the strategic plan.
• To formulate strategies and business plans and to lead teams for high performance and innovation.
• To spearhead the Authority’s initiatives in business development; · To provide leadership in investor support services;
• To provide leadership in integrity assurance in order to achieve good corporate governance;
• To spearhead the Authority’s initiatives in seeking sources of finance for various programmes and overseeing its application;
• To ensure prudent management of resources for the achievement of the Authority’s mandate and strategic objectives.
• To ensure that the Authority’s Strategic Plans are implemented timely, the Performance Contract objectives and targets are negotiated, achieved and reported in time and the Annual Operational Plans and budgets prepared and submitted in compliance with statutory requirements.
• To oversee and direct the development and implementation of the Authority’s strategic initiatives and capacity building in line with goals and aspirations of Kenya’s Vision 2030 and the Tourism, Trade and Industry Sector Strategic Plans.
• To provide the needed transformational leadership of the Authority to cope with customer and citizen expectations in line with the new constitution of Kenya.
• To initiate, establish, strengthen and oversee inter-institutional collaborations and Strategic partnerships for the realization of the Authority’s mandate and strategic objectives.
• To ensure that Authority’s staff remains motivated to discharge their responsibilities effectively and efficiently, and in compliance with human resource management policies and best practices.
• To establish and sustain effective relationships with the Board of Directors, the Government, parent Ministry, and other stakeholders.
• To promote a culture of compliance with regulations, statutory requirements, good corporate governance principles and best practices in the Authority.
• To perform any other responsibilities as determined and deemed necessary by the Board of Directors.

Key Qualifications and Competencies

• The candidate aspiring for the post of Chief Executive Officer shall have a postgraduate degree (Masters or Doctorate) in Business, Finance, Economics or other related field from an accredited University.
• At least 10 years relevant work experience, 5 of which must be at senior level in a large organization
• Proficiency in computer packages
• Must be a member of a relevant and recognized professional body
• Must be an advocate for good corporate governance principles.
• Possession of a strategic leadership development course from a recognized training institution will be an added advantage.

Knowledge and skills

• Public Sector Financial Management and Service Regulations
• Public Procurement and Disposals Act 2005
• Public Private Partnerships
• Project management and evaluation
• Policy development and formulation
• Excellent people management and empowerment skills
• Human resource planning & strategies
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• The ability to provide transformational leadership
• Client orientation and customer care

Personal attributes

• Willingness to work under tight deadlines
• Client focused organizational development strategies
• Good background in turn around and change management.

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
 

Salary Package and Terms of Service: Highly attractive salary packages commensurate with competencies will be offered to successful candidates.
 

Method of Application

Suitably qualified candidates should:
 

i. Suitably qualified candidates should submit ten [10] copies of their applications together with updated curriculum vitae, certified true copies of certificates and current remuneration pay slips. 

Applications should be forwarded to the following address not later than 12th September, 2012:
 

The Chairman
Board of Directors
Export Processing Zones Authority
P.O. Box 50563 - 00200
Nairobi
 

Applications submitted by facsimile/e-mails shall be disqualified automatically.
 

ii. Provide day time telephone contacts and names of three referees [one of whom must be the current/last employer who should be in a position to attest to the duration of positions held by the candidate in the organization and managerial abilities as well as moral character and integrity.
 

“The Export Processing Zones Authority is an equal opportunity employer”