EPZA Assistant Manager, Investment Promotion Jobs in Kenya
Job Purpose
The job holder is responsible for targeting and making initial contact with prospective investors
and sell Kenya and Kenya’s EPZ’s as a preferred investment location.
Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
Participate in development of the section’s Work plan and budget;
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual sectional reports
Mentor and coach staff
Participate in the implementation of the performance management system in the section
Participate in departmental meetings
Participate in committee meetings as appropriate
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
Identify and develop suitable promotion materials to market Kenya
Identify target markets, sectors and industries for priority marketing expenditure
Disseminate information on investment environment to create awareness, and enhance Kenya’s image.
Oversee creation and delivery of advertisements, and other marketing materials.
Manage the production of marketing communication messages by ensuring messages are consistent and liaising with major media house and deploying point of sale material to potential investors.
Assist in developing promotion strategy, new business development and initiating tailor made promotional activities.
Seek information on investor needs, preferences and profile investment patterns, trends in countries, sector of focus and prospecting for new investors.
Liaise and coordinate promotion effort with related complimentary agencies engaged in investment promotion to ensure effective coordination of promotional effort.
Develop promotion programs in focus countries, sectors including identification of target companies.
Execute promotion programs using various methods within timescale and budget.
Handle investor’s enquiries by ensuring high level of customer service by responding to investor’s enquiries and making follow up to investment enquiries received to project proposal stage.
Visit prospective investors to advice on EPZA services and incentives available.
Develop and nurture positive and cordial relations with potentials EPZ investors and other stakeholders, including the media.
Compile and maintain an enquiry database
Organize local and international meetings, seminars for investors and specific stakeholders.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills)
Academic Qualifications
Masters Degree in Business/International Business/Marketing or related field from a recognized Institution;
Bachelors degree in Business, Commerce, Marketing or any related field from a recognized Institution;
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
Graduate Diploma from Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM);
Membership to the Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK);
Management Course lasting not less than 4 weeks from a recognized Institution;
Certificate in Computer Proficiency and
Meet the provisions of Chapter Six of the Kenya Constitution.
Previous relevant work experience required
Have nine (9) years’ experience with three (3) years in the position of Principal Investment Promotion Officer or similar position in the Public Service or reputable organization;
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; EPZA Assistant Manager, Investment Promotion Jobs in Kenya
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