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

JOB DETAILS:
Job Title: General Manager- Operations and Investor Support
Grade: EPZA 2
Ministry /Corporation: Export Processing Zones Authority
Directorate: Operations and Investor Support
Department N/A
Section / Unit: N/A
Location / Work station: EPZA Headquarters

Reporting Relationships
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Direct reports:
a) Manager, Operations and Investor Support
b) Assistant Managers/Head of Region
c) re (Western and Rift, Coast and North Eastern, Eastern and Nairobi, Central)

Indirect reports : All staff in Operations and Investor Support

Job Purpose
The job holder is responsible for formulating investor support strategies, policies, regulations and guidelines for effective investor Support, Facilitation, Compliance, Industrial Relations and Regional Management of the EPZ Programme.

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

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
• Oversee the functions of the implementation of Directorate’s strategic plan, monitoring and evaluation.
• Lead in the review of the Directorate strategic plan and operational plans
• Identify, examine, analyze and initiate review of policies touching on Operations and Investor Support.
• Ensure EPZ Enterprises comply with relevant Kenya Laws in their operations
• Spearhead the performance contracting process among the staff in the Directorate
• Ensure implementation of work Plan for the Directorate
• Develop linkages and partnerships with different Government Agencies, County Governments and other Institutions for effective investor support facilitation
• Oversee Advocacy role in investor support facilitation
• Plan and co-ordinate annual EPZ Investor Forums
• Lead the development, expansion and growth of the EPZ programme in the Regions
• Oversee Pre – Investment and post Investment facilitation for EPZ Investors
• Ensure sound management of Public Zones
• Carry out annual staff performance appraisals Job Dimensions:

Financial Responsibility:
• Development of budgets for the Directorate
• Develop and monitor procurement for the Directorate
• Recommend expenditure for the Directorate

Responsibility for Physical Assets
• Responsible for physical assets assigned by the Authority
• Provide oversight for all the Directorate physical assets

Decision Making:
• Make strategic, operational and financial decisions for the Directorate
• Plans work for subordinates
• Assigns work to subordinates
• Monitors subordinates work performance
• Appraises/evaluates subordinates’ performance

Working conditions: Works largely in an office environment with occasional travel

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills). Academic Qualifications
• Masters Degree Business Management/Administration or related field from a recognized Institution
• Bachelors’ Degree in Business Management/ Administration or related field from a recognized institution

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
• Leadership Course Lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized Institution
• Well must with all Investor Support Activities
• Member of a professional body
• Certificate in computer proficiency
• Meets the provision of chapter six of the Constitution Previous relevant work experience required. Twelve (12) years relevant experience with three (3) years served in the position of Manager, Investor Support or comparable position in the Public Service or reputable Organization.

Functional Skills: Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Strategic planning
• Project management
• Interpretation of financial reports
• Understanding of policy development process
• Entrepreneurial skills
• Report writing
• Research and innovation skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Team leadership
• Advocacy
• Negotiation skills
• Creativity
• Critical thinking
• Analytical alertness
• Attention to detail
• Networking skills
• Presentation skills

Remuneration:
Minimum basic Salary Kshs 143,312.00 Maximum basic salary Kshs 445,000.00.
Total allowances 240,000.00


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 144

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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