The Commission on Revenue Allocation
(CRA) is an independent Commission set up under Article 215 of the Constitution
of Kenya.
The Commission seeks to recruit a
qualified and competent person to fill the position of Senior Analyst, Macroeconomics and Public Finance.
The successful candidate will be in charge of the macroeconomics and public finance division, which covers policy analysis and econometrics / modeling sections.
The Senior Analyst will monitor
developments at the macro economy and their impact on CRA’s constitutional
mandate.
She/he is also expected to work with
other institutions dealing with macroeconomic management, develop a suite of
models for policy simulation and forecasting, and conduct research on thematic
areas.
The position will be based at the
Commission’s headquarters in Nairobi.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Day-to-day running and management of the
division (macroeconomics).
- Work with the director in running the
department.
- Develop a suite-of-models for revenue sharing
and forecasting.
- Conduct policy analysis on macroeconomic
management.
- Monitor and report on national and county
economic developments.
- Conduct research to inform decision making on
the Commission Mandate.
- Spearhead preparation and review of the
Commissions Publications.
- Collaborate with partner institutions in
generating objective research to Inform Commission decisions.
- Work jointly with the statistics division to
update CRA’s socio-economic database.
- Perform capacity building and mentoring of
junior staff within the division.
Required Education, Skills and
Experience:
- Master’s degree in economics or any related
field from a reputable university.
- A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant
progressive experience in policy analysis and economic modeling.
- At least three (3) years of work experience in
a supervisory position.
- At least two research publications.
- A good understanding of econometrics theory
and ability to use standard econometrics software to conduct research and
modeling such as Eviews, Stata/SPSS, RATS and CATS.
General Competencies
The applicant to the above position
should possess the following general competencies:
- He/she must be a person of integrity,
demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player;
- Excellent Report Writing and Presentation Skills;
and
- Strong managerial skills, including
motivating, developing, coaching and leading teams.
The Commission seeks to recruit a
qualified and competent person to fill the position of Manager, Human Resources & Administration.
The successful candidate will provide
technical leadership in the Human Resource / Capital & Administration
function and support the Commission in developing and implementing sound HR
strategies & systems that will deliver employee engagement, retention,
efficiency and productivity.
The position will be
based at the Commission’s headquarters in Nairobi.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Develop/Review and implement sound HR
Strategies that deliver employee engagement, retention, efficiency and
productivity to achieve the Commission’s mandate, strategic objectives and
goals.
- Develop, review and maintain appropriate human
resource management policies, information systems and procedures.
- Coordinate recruitment and selection process
of human resources at the Commission to inform succession plans, staff
engagement and productivity.
- Lead, implement and manage talent and career
development and training programs.
- Review and execute performance management
processes aligned to the Strategic goals.
- Develop and implement optimal reward, recognition
and benefits systems, processes and standards.
- Administer the provision of employees’ medical
and insurance packages.
- Implement employee health and safety standards
ensuring compliance with Employment Laws and Regulations.
- Develop and implement the
Facilities/Administration policies and procedures for seamless
administrative flow at the Commission.
- Undertake any other duties and assignments as
may be required or as may be assigned from time to time by the Commission.
Required Education, Skills and
Experience:
- Master’s degree in Human Resources Management,
Business Administration or Social Sciences.
- Higher National Diploma in Human Resource
Management.
- A minimum of Seven (7) years of hands on
progressive experience in human resources in a busy organization with at
least three (3) years in Senior Management.
- Membership of a relevant professional body.
- Possession of good knowledge of the Kenyan
labor legislation.
- Commitment to national values and sensitivity
to cultural and gender issues.
General Competencies
The applicant to the above position
should possess the following general competencies:
- He/she must be a person of integrity,
demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player.
- A high level of attention to detail, result
oriented and able to work under pressure.
- Strong managerial skills, including
motivating, developing, coaching and leading team.
- Ability to collaborate with people and
organizations of diverse backgrounds.
- Be computer literate specifically in Microsoft
Word and Excel.
- Ability to work in a team-modulated and
collaborative environment.
Terms and Conditions of Service
The successful candidate will be
offered a competitive remuneration package and will be appointed on permanent
and pensionable basis.
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 Friday 10th October 2014 as follows:
APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF
___________ (insert appropriate position)
To:
The Commission Secretary Commission
On Revenue Allocation
Grosvenor Block, 2nd Floor 14
Riverside Drive
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
