The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) is an independent
Commission set up under Article 215 of the Constitution of Kenya.
Its core mandate is to recommend the basis for equitable sharing
of revenues raised nationally between the National and County Governments;
sharing of revenue among the County Governments and make recommendations on
other matters concerning the financing of, and financial management by county
governments.
Personal Assistant to the Chairman
The successful candidate will provide technical and operational
assistance to the Chairman.
The officer will be required to work closely with the chairman
and to manage the affairs of the chairman’s office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage
Chairman’s diary and appointments.
- Plan,
organize and coordinate meetings, both internal and external and keeping
up to date with events and activities concerning the Commission.
- Take
notes and minutes of meetings and forums attended by Chairman and brief as
required.
- Coordinate
travel and accommodation requirements for the Chairman and his guests in
conjunction with the in-house team.
- Maintain
accurate records of papers and electronic correspondence on behalf of the
Chairman.
- Prepare
presentations ad briefing papers as required.
- Prepare
media briefs for the Chairman in consultation with the Director
Communications.
- Establish
and maintain good relations with stake holders and deal effectively with
their matters.
- Any
other duty as assigned by the Chairman
Required Education, Skills and Experience:
- A
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Law or
related field.
- A
Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Law or
related field will be a distinct advantage.
- A
minimum of five (5) years of relevant progressive working experience
- Able
to use computer programs / applications (MS. Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Access)
In addition, the successful candidate must;
- Demonstrate
attention to details, self- management and is able to work under pressure
- Promote
knowledge management and learning
- Ability
to exercise discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive matters.
2. General Competencies
All applicants to the above positions should possess the
following general competencies:
- He/she
must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
and be a team player;
- Strong
managerial skills, including motivating, developing, coaching and leading
team
- Demonstrated
high ethical standards;
- Competent
and organized;
- Excellent
communication skills;
- Ability
to work in a team-modulated and collaborative environment.
3. Terms and Conditions of Service
The successful candidate for the above position will be offered
a competitive remuneration package and will be appointed on three year contract
term renewable on satisfactory performance.
Application Process
If your training, experience and competence match or exceed any
of the above minimum requirements, please send (2) separately secured copies of
your application, a detailed up-to-date curriculum vitae, indicating current
remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts, together with copies of
certificates and testimonials.
You should also give the names of three referees who must be
familiar with your previous work/academic experience indicating their
telephone, postal and email addresses.
The application cover MUST clearly indicate the position being
applied for.
Application should be addressed to the Commission Secretary, CRA
and be sent by post or hand delivered to the Commission offices at 14 Riverside
Drive by Wednesday 23rd January, 2013 as follows:
APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF ___________ (insert appropriate
position)
To The Commission Secretary
Commission on Revenue Allocation
14 Riverside Drive Grosvenor Block
P.O. Box 1310 - 00200
Nairobi
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you do not hear from us in the next three months from the
date of this advertisement then consider your application unsuccessful.
The CRA is an equal opportunity, gender sensitive and compliant
employer.
