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Thursday, May 27, 2010

Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA): Promotion Officer

PROMOTION OFFICER (1 POST)

The Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) is an autonomous Government Agency which operates under the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Marketing. The Authority was established by the EPZ (Amendments) Act No 3 of 2006 and coordinates two Economic Zones schemes, namely; the Export Processing Zones (EPZ) and the Special Economic Zones (SEZ). The schemes are aimed at fast-tracking economic growth and poverty reduction through development and promotion of the Economic Zones. The EPZ and SEZ programs offer a wide range of investment opportunities and provide an attractive package of fiscal and procedural incentives to ensure lower cost of operations, faster project set up and smoother operations.

The main functions of the Authority, among others, include;
• To coordinate, promote, facilitate and license EPZ and SEZ investments.
• To acquire land in its name and erect thereon industrial and commercial buildings and lease such buildings to EPZ investors for undertaking thereon EPZ and SEZ licensed businesses.
• To provide basic infrastructure and utilities for the purpose of operations in the EPZs and SEZs.
• To prepare national and international programmes for appropriate promotion of EPZs and SEZs and
• To license EPZ investors.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assist the Promotion Manager in identifying and analyzing Authority's promotional strength and weaknesses and in responding to opportunities and threats accordingly.
• Implementing promotional plans and campaigns in consultation with the Promotion Manager;
• Participating in activities which promote new investment in EPZ & SEZ.
• Building, maintaining and searching for activities which will promote the Authority's products and services.
• Monitoring marketing results and measuring results against goals set.
• Preparing action plans for attracting prospective and potential clients.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Graduate in Marketing from a recognized institution;
• At least three (3) years of related work experience in a reputable organization; .
• Computer Knowledge.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications with relevant supporting documents including CVs, copies of relevant certificates, contact addresses including telephone numbers & email addresses, 2 recent passport size photographs and names and addresses of three referees to:

The Director General,
Export Processing Zones Authority, BWM-SEZ, Mabibo External,
P.O. Box 12112,
DAR ES SALAAM.

Applications should reach the undersigned not later than 14.00 hour, Tuesday 8th June, 2010. Only short listed candidates will be notified.

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