Export Processing Zones Authority is a State Corporation established through an Act of Parliament Cap 517 of the laws of Kenya to oversee all aspects of development of Export Processing Zones (EPZs) in Kenya. The economic objectives of the EPZ program include employment creation, export diversification/expansion, investment attraction, technology transfer and backward linkages between the EPZs and domestic suppliers.
The Authority has the following vacant position:

General Manager - Investor Support

Job Ref: EPZA/HR/GM-IS/09/2012
The incumbent will be a highly motivated professional who shall report to the Chief Executive Officer and shall be responsible for the facilitation of the investors operations including investor care/support.
The successful candidate shall be responsible for overseeing provision of investor support services including;Formulation and implementation of investor support, legal services, incubator services, monitoring and compliance policies and procedures;Development of procedures that ensures seamless investor operations;Coordination of investor operations in various regions and zones;Overseeing development and operation of incubator projects;Provision of investor care/support services;Ensuring compliance by investors with set guidelines;Liaising with government departments/agencies on issues of investor support;Registration and licensing of investors; andAny other lawful duty as may be assigned from time to time.Key Qualifications and Competencies
The candidate aspiring for the post of General Manager –Investor Support shall have:A Masters degree in Social Sciences and preferably in legal studies or its equivalent from a recognized university;Successfully served in a comparable position with similar responsibilities in like organizations for at least three (3) years;Wide experience in Government operations and regulations;A high degree of integrity and dependabilityAbility to work under pressure and consistently meet strict deadlinesSelf-Driven with a “can-do”, “will-do” type of personalityGood interpersonal skills with ability to confidently communicate at senior management levelAbility to drive change in a dynamic environment;Strong management, leadership and negotiation skills;Team building skills with the ability to uphold collective responsibility.Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
Salary Package and Terms of Service: Highly attractive salary packages commensurate with competencies will be offered to successful candidates.
Successful candidates for all General Manager Positions will be engaged on a 3 [three] year contract renewable subject to acceptable performance.
Suitably qualified candidates should:
i. Suitably qualified candidates should submit ten [10] copies of their applications together with updated curriculum vitae, certified true copies of certificates and current remuneration pay slips. Applications should be forwarded to the following address not later than 12th September, 2012:
The Chairman
Board of Directors
Export Processing Zones Authority
P.O. Box 50563 - 00200
Nairobi
Applications submitted by facsimile/e-mails shall be disqualified automatically.
ii. Provide day time telephone contacts and names of three referees [one of whom must be the current/last employer who should be in a position to attest to the duration of positions held by the candidate in the organization and managerial abilities as well as moral character and integrity.
“The Export Processing Zones Authority is an equal opportunity employer”

British - American is a leading financial services Group in the country offering a wide range of Insurance and Asset management services to individuals, small businesses, corporations and government entities.

British - American is a Global financial services company with offices in London, Mauritius, Malta, Uganda and Kenya.

The Group has a long-heritage, providing financial services since 1920. Companies within the group have been successful in providing investment products & services and are market leaders in their respective jurisdiction.

As part of our growth strategy and to strengthen the team to achieve ambitious performance objectives, the Company wishes to recruit an experienced and innovative individual to fill the following positions.

1. Manager Information Security and Compliance

Ref: BAG/ISC/2012

Job Purpose Summary

Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the operations of the enterprise’s security solutions through management of the organization’s security analysts and establishing an enterprise security stance through policy, architecture and training processes.

He/she will also be responsible for the design, implementation and management of information security policies, standards and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Create and maintain the enterprise’s security architecture design.Create and maintain the enterprise’s Business Continuity Plan and Disaster Recovery PlanSpearhead a compliance program to achieve legal obligations and business goals by prioritizing initiativesAssessing the evaluation, deployment, and management of current and future technologies.Audit existing compliance practices across the organization; isolate potential risks or liabilities and develop mitigation plans.Develop and communicate policies, procedures, and plans to executive team, staff, partners, customers, and stakeholders regarding Information securityEnsure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the data residing on or transmitted to/from/through enterprise workstations, servers and other systems and in databases and other data repositories.Qualification, Skills and Experience
Degree in Computer Science/Electrical Eng/Technology ManagementKnowledge in software, Hardware, Systems Administration, Network TechnologyProfessional Information Security qualifications: CISSP/CISM/CISAMinimum of 5 years Information Security & Compliance experience in a large IT environment2. Risk & Compliance Manager

Ref: BAG/RC/2012

Job Purpose Summary:

Reporting to the Group Finance Director (GFD), the position holder will take strategic management responsibility in facilitating the execution of the Risk Management processes and infrastructure as a key enabler to achieving the business objectives of the Group.

Further, the Risk Manager will be responsible for reviewing new processes and new products with the intention of ensuring that the accompanying risks are within the established ERM Framework and that business owners understand their contribution to the overall risk appetite of the Group.

Key Responsibilities

Planning, designing and implementing an overall risk management process for the Group;Risk assessment, which involves analyzing risks as well as identifying, describing and estimating the risks affecting the business;Development of a comprehensive risk register which should be regularly updatedEstablishing the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework to guide the evaluation of each risk for its vulnerability and impact to the Group Risk reporting in an appropriate way for different audiences.The jobholder will ensure that there is an effective method for the monitoring and reporting of the status of all corporate risks to the Board Risk and Compliance Committee and the Board.Conducting audits of policy and compliance to standards, including liaison with internal and external auditors;Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience
A numerate degree preferably in Actuarial Science, Risk Management, MBA, Economics or equivalent and 5-7 years of business experienceA sound understanding of ERM principles and philosophy as they relate to insurance businessExcellent communication skillsExcellent Report Writing skillsVery strong analytical skills3. Investor Relationship Manager

Ref: BAG/IR/2012

Job Purpose Summary:

Reporting to the Group Finance Director (GFD), the position holder will take strategic management responsibility for integrating the finance, communication and marketing functions to enable the most effective communication between the Company, its investors, the financial community and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Promoting the investors view of the company, analyzing and clearly presenting information about a company and its financial and non financial performance to potential shareholders.Help drive earnings reporting including logistics calls, creation of press releases, slides, scripts, Q&A, financial and operational schedules and follow-up calls with analysts and investors.Be responsible for services such as analyst meetings, investor meetings! calls and annual report developmentProvide support to the GFD on strategic, financial, competitive, and market study analyses including provision of regular competitive peer benchmarking by tracking and reporting comparative financial and operational metrics and highlighting relevant operational or market changes.Develop and nurture a program to identify and target L/T investors that align with management’s goal of achieving L/T profitable growth. Define and shape messaging with presentations, including determination, tracking, and promotion of relevant operational and financial metrics that demonstrate British-American’s strengths.Set and adhere to policies that comply with CMA regulatory disclosure rules, listing requirements, and other applicable regulations in as far as they are financial in nature.Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience
5+ years of finance experience with 2+ years experience in managing investor relations.A business degree. An MBA will be an added advantageVery strong analytical skillsExcellent communication skillsExcellent Report Writing and Presentation skillsIf this position is of interest to you, please email your detailed curriculum vitae and covering letter explaining how you would meet the demands of this challenging and exciting position giving full names and contacts of 3 referees to hr@british-american.co.ke.

Hard copies will not be accepted.

Applications should be received not later than 22nd February 2012.

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The Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE) plays a key role in the economy by raising capital for businesses, mobilizing savings for investment, redistributing wealth, improving corporate governance and creating investment opportunities for small investors.

In line with its mission of providing a world class trading facility for wealth creation, the Exchange is seeking to recruit an exceptional professional to fill the position of Manager, Investor Relations & Communications.

Roles and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Market & Product Development, the successful candidate will be responsible for:

Planning, designing and implementing the communications strategy aimed at advancing the mission and objectives of the NSE.Planning, developing and implementing lobby and advocacy programmes to influence legislative and regulatory affairs as well as public decision makers on issues of public interest aimed at improving the securities market industry.Maintaining regular contact with media representatives and stakeholders to promote good public relations for NSE and in addition, promptly respond to requests for information from the media, other stakeholders and the general public.Overseeing the management of the Complaints Handling Unit (CHU) and the Information Centre.Planning and organising workshops, seminars, conferences, exhibitions and road shows designed to create awareness and sensitise stakeholders including the general public.Overseeing Public Education and Training including Securities Industry Training Institute (SITI) programmes.Coordinating the design and production of NSE Educational and Promotional materials.Managing the investor relations component of the NSE as a corporate entity.Managing the NSE Corporate Social Responsibility function.A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Communications, Business Administration or similar fields from a reputable university; a Masters degree will be an added advantage.Working knowledge of the Exchange’s products and services.Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience in a senior position in a marketing department or equivalent.Effective customer service, strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills and ability to write reports.Proficiency in computer applications including desktop publishing, financial and statistical packages and research programmes.Demonstrated ability to keep abreast of evolving trends in marketing through continuing professional education.This is a very challenging role that provides an opportunity for professional growth in a highly dynamic work environment.

If you are up to the challenge and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above, please submit your application, with a detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration, qualifications, experience, names & addresses of three referees and email & telephone contacts together with copies of your academic and professional certificates and testimonials by Wednesday 2nd February 2011 to:

The Chief Executive
Nairobi Stock Exchange
Nation Centre, 1st Floor
P.O. Box 43633-00100
Nairobi

Email: recruitment@nse.co.ke

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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