Job specification
The Chief Executive Officer will report to the Board
of Directors and will be responsible for providing effective strategic
leadership by guiding the operations of the Authority on day-to-day basis as
well as implementing activities in accordance with the Law, Government
Regulations and the guidance provided by the Board from time to time.
Key Responsibilities
Providing leadership to the Authority
to ensure achievement of strategic objectives; executing and communicating the
Board’s strategies, decisions and policies;
Developing and recommending to the
Board the annual business plans for Authority; providing regular, thorough and
prompt communication to the Board on key technical, financial and
administrative matters;
Ensuring that Authority has effective
management structure including succession plans and capacity building;
Serving as the link between the Board and the management;
Serving as the key liaison between the
Authority and the Parent Ministry while forging strategic linkages with the
other government agencies and stakeholders,
Ensuring compliance with statutory and
legal obligations,
Ensuring that the Board delivers on
its mandate as stipulated in the Export Processing Zones Act (CAP 517, Laws of
Kenya) Revision 2015;
Convening Board meetings in
consultation with the Chairperson;
Signing all government and donor grant
agreements and contracts and related documentation on behalf of the Authority;
Identifying and sourcing for favorable
development partners; ensuring that annual financial audit is con-ducted and
recommendations addressed;
Developing and implementing effective
human resource management and administrative systems and structures;
Responsible for stakeholder management
and the enhancement of the corporate image of the Authority
Overseeing preparation of the annual
budgets and establish proper internal controls;
Spearhead the development and
implementation of efficient systems that support the effective use of the
Authority’s resources; and
Overseeing performance management in
the Authority.
Requirements for appointment
A master’s degree in business or
related field from a recognized Institution.
A bachelor’s degree in business or
related field from a recognized Institution.
At least Twelve (12) years relevant
experience, five (5) of which should be in a senior management posi-tion.
Key Competences
Leadership skills, for strategic
transformation. Must have undertaken a leadership course lasting not less than
four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
Have undertaken a Corporate Governance
Course from a recognized Institution.
Possess good oral and written
communication skills, including report writing.
Good understanding of the mandate of
the Authority and its role in the realization of the national devel-opment
agenda.
Be a member of a relevant professional
body.
Have good interpersonal, negotiation
and computer application skills; and
Be compliant with chapter six of the
Kenyan Constitution.
Compliance with Chapter 6 of the Kenyan
Constitution
The shortlisted candidates shall be
required to meet the following compliance requirements and present them during
interview:
A Certificate of Good Conduct from the
Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
A Clearance/Compliance Certificate
from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
A Tax compliance Certificate from
Kenya Revenue Authority.
A Clearance Certificate from the
Ethics & Anti-corruption Authority (EACC).
A Clearance Certificate from Credit
Reference Bureau (CRB).
How To Apply
Candidates should also attach a Cover
Letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, Copies of academic and professional
certificates, testimonials, and National Identity Card.
The Cover Letter MUST be addressed to:
The Chairman
Export Processing Zones Authority
P.O BOX 50563 – 00200
NAIROBI
Applications should reach us not later
than 5pm
(EAT), 19th February 2024.
