Friday, 10 April 2015

GOVERNMENT OF KENYA JOBS:EPZA RESEARCH EXECUTIVE


EPZA Research Executive 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:

Research Executive
Job Ref: EPZA/HR/RE/07/2015
The Research Executive will report to Manager, Research Policy and Planning.
The duties and responsibilities of the post will include:

  • Developing research proposals;
  • Conducting research and disseminating findings;
  • Conducting benchmarking competitiveness studies;
  • Creating and updating export market and investment sector studies;
  • Supervising external consultants engaged in research;
  • Generating ideas for service and product improvement /diversification for further commercial exploitation; and
  • Enhancing knowledge management.

Qualification and Experience Required

  • The candidate must have:-
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Economics or related fields;
  • A Post Graduate Diploma in relevant subject;
  • A Master’s degree in Economics or related field will be a distinct advantage;
  • Demonstrated knowledge of research methodology; and
  • At least seven (7) years experience in research, statistics or program management in NGOs, Public sector or private corporations.
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, Database, Power Point presentation applications in Information Technology;
  • High level of integrity and honesty;
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and
  • Good planning and organizational skills;
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”

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