GOVERNMENT OF KENYA JOBS:EPZA PLANNING EXECUTIVES

EPZA Planning Executive Job 2015
April 10, 2015 Job Description

Export Processing Zones Authority is a State Corporation established by the Government of Kenya through an Act of Parliament – the Export Processing Zones Act (Cap 517 of the Laws of Kenya) for the promotion and facilitation of export oriented investment and for the development of an enabling environment for such investments.
The Authority seeks to recruit for the following position:

Planning Executive
Job Ref: EPZA/HR/PLE/09/2015
The Planning Executive will be reporting to the Manager, Research, Policy and Planning.The duties and responsibilities attached to this post include
• Coordinating the preparation of strategic Plans and monitor implementation;
• Collating and monitoring the Annual Work Plans;
• Supporting development and monitoring of Performance Contracts;
• Developing Research Proposals;
• Conducting Research and disseminating findings;
• Conducting benchmarking competitiveness and sectoral studies; and
• Analyzing policy recommendations and preparing policy position papers.Qualification and Experience Required
The candidate must have:-
A Bachelor’s degree in Economics or related field from a recognized institution;
A Diploma in Policy Analysis or Research;
A Master’s degree in Economics or related field will be a distinct advantage; and
At least seven (7) years of experience in either research, policy analysis or monitoring and evaluation or planning.

Required Skills and Personal Attributes

• Leadership Skills;
• Demonstrated analytic and report writing skills;
• Good command of English;
• Must have proficiency in Word processing, Statistical analysis package such as E-views, SPSS; Database, Power Point presentation applications;
• Self-driven and able to work with minimal supervision;
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal relations skills;
• Good planning and organizational skills; and
• Knowledge of research related software packages like E-views, SPSS etc.

How to Apply
All eligible candidates are advised to CLICK HERE to download EPZA Job Application Form

The duly filled-in ‘EPZA/HRM Job Application Forms’ should be emailed to: epza.jobadverts@epzakenya.com. Please do not make any other attachments.
Hard copy applications will not be accepted.
Please indicate Job Ref. on the email subject line.
The closing date for receipt of the forms is 1st May 2015.
Persons with disability are encouraged to apply for the vacant position
Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you do not hear from us within two months from the close of this advert, then consider your application unsuccessful.
“Export Processing Zones Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer”