EPZA Assistant Manager Research & Innovation Jobs in Kenya

EPZA Assistant Manager Research & Innovation Jobs in Kenya



Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Develop work plans and budgets for the Regional office for approval

  • Oversee the execution of the approved Regional work plans and budgets

  • Oversee performance management in the Region

  • Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the Region

  • Identify training needs for the Regional staff

  • Participate in the recruitment of staff within the Region

  • Participate in the development and review of the organization strategic plan

  • Identify procurement needs of the Region

  • Mentor and coach regional staff

  • Participate in various committees in the Organization

    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 Region.

  • Recommend Regional expenditures for payment by Finance department.

    Responsibility for Physical Assets

  • Responsible for all EPZA physical assets in the Region.

    Decision Making:

    • Make strategic, operational and financial decisions
    • Plan work of subordinates
    • Assign work to subordinates
    • Monitors subordinates work performance

    Working conditions:

  • May
    be required to work odd hours

  • Required to be on call from time to time

  • Required to travel from time to time

    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 4 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

  • IT proficiency

  • 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:

    • Networking Skills
    • IT proficiency
    • Report writing skills
    • Public Relations skills

    Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

    • Leadership skills
    • Interpersonal skills
    • Discreteness
    • Communication skills

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