Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Title: Assistant Manager Research & Innovation.
Grade: EPZA 4
Ministry /Corporation: Export Processing Zone Authority
Directorate: Research, Strategy, and Compliance
Division: N/A
Department: Research and Innovation
Section / Unit: Research and Innovation
Location / Work station: EPZA Head Office

Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Manager Research, Planning & Innovation.
Direct reports: Principal Statistics and Research Officer
Indirect reports: All other staff in the Research & Innovation Department

Job Purpose
The job holder is responsible for research and innovation for EPZA and EPZ program

Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
• Develop work plans and budgets for the section for approval
• Oversee the execution of the approved sectional work plans and budgets
• Oversee performance management in the section
• Prepare and submit all monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the section
• Prepare draft board management papers for approval
• Identify training needs for the section staff
• Participate in the recruitment of staff within the section
• Participate in the development and review of the Institution’s strategic plan
• Identify procurement needs of the section
• Mentor and coach sectional staff
• Participate in various committees in the Institution

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
• Coordinate research activities for the organization and EPZ program.
• Lead in the function of innovation.
• Identify, formulate, examine and analyse policies touching on the EPZ program
• Prepare research papers
• Conduct investment research studies and surveys aimed at assessing, evaluating and developing appropriate strategies that will spur local and international investment in Kenya’s EPZ program.
• Undertake investment policies/regulations analysis and reviews to identify policy gaps and make recommendations.
• Engage in policy advocacy through establishment and maintenance of continuous dialogue with stakeholders, especially the public and private sector.
• Study and analyse the provisions of the WTO (World Trade Organization) and other trade arrangements/agreements and their likely effects on the EPZ Program.
• Represent EPZA in dialogue between the public and private sector in building consensus on trade issues.

Job Dimensions: Financial Responsibility:
• Participate in budget development and implementation
• Develop and monitor procurement for the section
• Recommend sectional expenses for payment

Responsibility for Physical Assets Responsible for the security of all physical assets in the section.

Decision Making:
• Make strategic, operational and financial decisions
• Plans the work of subordinates
• Assigns work to subordinates
• Monitors subordinates work performance

Working conditions: Work predominantly within the office

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic Qualifications
• Masters Degree in any of the following fields; Economics, Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and Finance or Economics and Statistics or Master in Business Administration from a recognized institution
• Bachelors’ degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Statistics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and Finance or Economics and Statistics from a recognized institution

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
• Management course lasting not less than four weeks from a recognized Institution;
• Certificate in computer proficiency skills from a recognized institution;
• Member to relevant professional body 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 in the position of Principal Statistics and Research Officer or equivalent position in the Public Service or reputable organization;

Functional Skills: Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Strategic planning
• Interpretation of financial reports
• Understanding of policy development process
• Report writing
• Research and innovation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Team leadership
• Advocacy
• Negotiation skills
• Creativity
• Critical thinking
• Analytical
• Attention to detail
• Presentation skills
.
Remuneration
Minimum basic Salary Kshs. 75,731.00, Maximum basic salary Kshs. 270.000.00.
Total allowances Kshs. 77,400.00 Assistant


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 108

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Suitably qualified candidates should apply online in confidence using the GOOGLE FORMS and clearly indicate the Job Reference and the job applied for. Below please find the job Application link
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXNAiaeh5tjrwGysxavTSt-9sbfwU0B3IK8nAnqKUtw6XVLA/viewform?usp=sharing 
Candidates should also attach a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and National Identity Card.

Additional Requirements
Successful candidates will be expected to fulfil the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution by providing originals of the following documents;
• Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations;
• Clearance/Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• Tax compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC) and
• Clearance from Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

All applications should be filled and submitted not later than, 1st May 2023 at midnight East Africa Time.


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