The Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) was established in 1990, by the EPZ Act CAP 517, Laws of Kenya. The Authority’s mandate is to promote and facilitate export oriented investments and to develop an enabling environment for such investments.
Job Reference: EPZA/01/12/2022
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic Qualifications
- Masters Degree in Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Environmental Health or relevant degree from a recognized Institution;
- Bachelors degree in physical sciences, Biological Sciences, Resource management, Sanitary Sciences, Environmental Health, Environmental Engineering, Waste Water Management or any other relevant degree from a recognized Institution
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
- Registered Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit lead Expert by a nationalenvironmental protection Agency e.g. NEMA;
- Membership to Environmental Management Institute of Kenya ;
- Attended Management course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized Institution;
- Certificate in Computer Proficiency 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 as a Principal Environmental
- Officer or equivalent position in the Public Service or reputable organization
Reference Number:EPZA/02/12/2022
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic Qualifications
- Masters Degree in Communications/ International Relations/International Business or equivalent from a recognized Institution;
- Bachelors degree in Public Relations, Communications or related field/Business administration or related field from a recognized Institution;
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
- Post-graduate Diploma in Public Relations;
- Communications or in a relevant field;
- Membership to related professional bodies - PRSK, CIM KIM etc;
- Attended Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized Institution;
- IT Proficiency and
- Meets provisions of chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution.
Previous relevant work experience required.
- Have nine (9) years relevant experience with three (3) years’ experience in the position of
- Principal Corporate Communications Officer or similar position in the Public Service or recognized organization;
Ref: EPZA/05/12/2022
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Human Resource Management or equivalent
- qualification from a recognized institution; and will work under supervision of a senior officer
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
- Membership to a relevant professional body;
- Certificate in computer proficiency from a recognized institution; and
- Meets the provision of chapter six of the Constitution
Ref: EPZA/03/12/2022
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor of Commerce, Economics, Mathematics of Equivalent or Bachelor of Science – Engineering from a recognized university;
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
- Registered Engineer or Accountant with good standing
- Meets the provisions of chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Previous relevant work experience required.
- Direct entry for degree holders
Ref: EPZA/05/12/2022
Academic Qualifications-KNEC
- Bachelors degree in Secretarial Studies/Business Office Management or equivalent from a recognized Institution OR
- Higher Diploma in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC);
OR
- Business Education Single and Group Certificates (BES & GC) Stage I, II and III from the Kenya
National Examinations Council in the following subjects:-
- Shorthand III (minimum 100 w.p.m.);
- Typewriting III (50 w.p.m)/Computerized Document Processing III;
- Business English III/Communications II;
- Secretarial Duties II;
- Office Practice II;
- Commerce II; and
- Office Management III/Office Administration and Management III;
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
- Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution
- Meets the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution
Previous relevant work experience required.
- Direct entry for degree holders
Ref: EPZA/06/12/2022
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic Qualifications-KNEC
- Diploma in Secretarial Studies from KNEC or equivalent from a recognized Institution OR
- Business Education Single and Group Certificates (BES & GC) Stage I, II and III from the Kenya
National Examinations Council in the following subjects:-
- Typewriting II (40w.p.m)/Computerized Document Processing II;
- Shorthand 80 wpm
- Business English II/Communications I;
- Office Practice II;
- Secretarial Duties II;
- Commerce II; OR
- Craft Certificate in Secretarial Studies from the Kenya National Examination Council;
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
- Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.
- Meets the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution
Previous relevant work experience required.
- Direct entry for Diploma in Secretarial Studies or equivalent qualification holders or three (3) years
- relevant work experience for Craft Certificate holders 2 years’ serving experience
Ref: EPZA/07/12/2022
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
Method of Application
Application Requirements
Suitably qualified candidates should apply in confidence clearly indicating the job Reference Number on the Job Application form. The Job Application form can be downloaded by Clicking Here
Candidates should also attach a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and national identity card
The applications should be sent to epza.jobadverts@epzakenya.com addressed to:
Ag.Chief Executive Officer,
Export Processing Zones Authority,
Administration Building, Viwanda Road, Off Nairobi-Namanga Road, Athi River,
P.O Box 50563-00200, NAIROBI.
Additional requirement
Successful candidates will be expected to fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution by providing originals of
the following documents:
1. Police Clearance Certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
2. Clearance/Compliance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
3. Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority
4. Clearance from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
5. Clearance from recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
All applications should be sent online in PDF format to be received not later than Monday,2nd January 2023,Mid Night East Africa Time.