Regulatory Affairs Officer role at Centum, ensuring SEZ enterprises comply with regulations and supporting licensing processes. Requires an LLB, Postgraduate Diploma in Law (KSL), and Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, with 1+ year’s experience working within or closely with Special Economic Zones or SEZA. Full-time, on-site role.
The Regulatory Affairs Officer will be responsible for ensuring all enterprises within TRIFIC Special Economic Zone (SEZ) maintain full compliance with SEZA regulations and related statutory requirements.
The officer will also play a central role in onboarding, guiding and supporting SEZ enterprises through the licensing and regulatory processes to enhance ease of doing business.
Key Responsibilities:
Regulatory
Compliance & Monitoring
- Monitor and ensure ongoing compliance of SEZ enterprises with the
Special Economic Zones Act, SEZA regulations and relevant national and EAC
frameworks.
- Conduct regular compliance audits and provide advisory to tenants on
legal and policy changes affecting SEZ operations.
- Track key changes in tax, customs and trade policy and interpret
their impact on TRIFIC licensees.
Licensing
& Enterprise Support
- Guide prospective and existing enterprises through the licensing and
registration process with SEZA and relevant government bodies.
- Coordinate documentation and due diligence processes for investor
onboarding.
- Prepare compliance and progress reports on licensees for internal
TRIFIC leadership and SEZA engagement.
Stakeholder
Engagement
- Liaise with SEZA, Kenya Revenue Authority, Kenya Bureau of
Standards, Immigration and other relevant regulators to resolve issues
affecting TRIFIC licensees.
- Represent RIFIC in SEZ-related policy workshops and consultative
forums to advocate for regulatory improvements.
Contract
and Legal Documentation Support
- Assist in drafting and reviewing lease agreements, service-level
agreements and operational MoUs in compliance with SEZA law.
- Coordinate with legal counsel to ensure all enterprise documentation
is sound and enforceable.
Policy
and Advocacy
- Contribute to the development of internal compliance protocols and
investor handbooks.
- Participate in the review of SEZ legislation and provide feedback to
regulators and policymakers based on investor needs.
Qualifications and
Experience:
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university; Postgraduate
Diploma in Law (KSL) required.
- Advocate of the High Court of Kenya (in good standing with the LSK).
- Minimum 1 year of experience working within or closely with Special
Economic Zones, SEZA or a related regulatory or investment facilitation
agency.
- Demonstrated experience in drafting legal documents, interpreting
SEZ laws, and engaging investors or licensees.
- Knowledge of EAC trade and customs regulations is an added
advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong understanding of SEZ law, tax incentives and regulatory
frameworks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report
writing.
- Proficiency in stakeholder coordination and regulatory navigation.
- Detail-oriented, proactive and solution-focused.
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced, investor-driven environment.
How to Apply
