Kenya Revenue Authority is the
principal revenue collection agency for the government of the Republic of
Kenya.
The Authority’s vision is to be the
leading Revenue Authority in the world, respected for professionalism, integrity
and fairness.
Supervisor - Customs Services Department
KRA 4
Overall Purpose of the Job: To ensure that Customs Services Departmental policies and strategies are implemented in their area of responsibility towards the attainment of Departmental and Corporate goals and objectives
Duties and Responsibilities
KRA 4
Overall Purpose of the Job: To ensure that Customs Services Departmental policies and strategies are implemented in their area of responsibility towards the attainment of Departmental and Corporate goals and objectives
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Manage a small station or functional
area.
·
Interpretation of the Customs
Services Tax Laws and Tariffs,
·
Monitor transactions under their
jurisdiction and supervise assessment of duties and taxes.
·
Implementing and maintaining quality
and safety procedures.
·
Handling cases involving offences
under the Customs Services act.
·
Managing and supervising of staff
under them.
·
Coordinating with other government
agencies as well as attending joint operation meetings as per functional
requirement.
·
Reviewing/Analyzing of reports
Personnel Specifications
Qualifications
Qualifications
·
Bachelors’ degree in a business
related field from a recognized University.
·
Revenue training from Kenya School of
Revenue Administration.
·
Any other professional qualification
in any relevant discipline will be an added advantage.
·
Ability to interpret the Customs
International/Regional Protocols and Customs laws such as EAC, WCO, WTO and
COMESA Protocols.
·
3 years experience at an operational
level.
·
Serving staff and those who had
satisfactorily served and left the Authority are eligible to apply.
Competencies required for this Role
·
Have supervisory skills
·
Understand functional priorities
·
Customers focus
·
Personal management and communication
Assistant Manager - Customs
Services Department
KRA 5
KRA 5
Overall Purpose of
the Job: To ensure that
Customs Services Departmental policies and strategies are implemented at the
Unit or their station of responsibility towards the attainment of Departmental
and Corporate goals and objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Interpret and enforce various tax
laws
·
May be in charge of an operational
area within a Region or head a functional unit within a Division.
·
Reporting on the various activities
in their respective areas of operation.
·
Supervise staff under their control,
offering guidance on performance as well as discipline issues. To ensure that
recommendation for training, promotion and recognition is done.
·
Oversee the collection of revenue as
well as put in place strategies to enhance the same.
Personnel Specifications
Qualifications
·
Bachelors’ degree in a business
related field from a recognized University.
·
Revenue training from Kenya School of
Revenue Administration.
·
Any other professional qualification
in any relevant discipline will be an added advantage.
·
Ability to interpret the Customs
International/Regional Protocols and Customs laws such as EAC, WCO, WTO and
COMESA Protocols.
·
3 years experience at a supervisory
level position.
·
Serving staff and those who had
satisfactorily served and left the Authority are eligible to apply.
Competencies required for this Role
·
Demonstrate leadership and managerial
competencies
·
Customer focus
·
Personal management and communication
skills
Manager - Customs Services Department
KRA 6
KRA 6
Overall Purpose of
the Job: To ensure that
Customs Services Departmental policies and strategies are implemented at the
Sectional of their station of responsibility towards the attainment of
Departmental and Corporate goals and objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Deputizing the Chief Manager in
executing Departmental policy directive, liaising with ministries and private
sector organizations on matters relating to various tax laws as per their area
of operation.
·
May be deployed as Officer in Charge
of a large functional area.
·
Proposing policy amendment as well as
formulation strategies and plans in their functional areas.
·
Supervising staff under their
control, offering guidance on performance as well as discipline issues.
·
Ensuring that recommendation for
training, promotion and recognition is done.
·
Reporting on the various activities
in their respective areas of operations.
Personnel Specifications
Qualifications
·
Bachelors’ degree in a business
related field from a recognized University.
·
A Masters Degree in a relevant field
will be an added advantage.
·
Revenue training from Kenya School of
Revenue Administration.
·
Ability to interpret the Customs
International/Regional Protocols and Customs laws such as EAC, WCO, WTO and
COMESA Protocols.
·
3 years experience at a managerial
level
·
Serving staff and those who had
satisfactorily served and left the Authority are eligible to apply.
Competencies required for this Role
·
Leadership and Managerial competences
·
Customer focus
·
Personal management and communication
skills.
Chief Manager - Customs
Service Department
KRA 7
KRA 7
Overall Purpose of
the Job: To ensure that
Customs Services Departmental policies and strategies are implemented at the
Divisional Level for the purpose of achieving Departmental and Corporate goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
·
Effectively and efficiently executing
Departmental policy directives within respective sphere of control /Liaison
with Ministries and private sector on matters relating to the various tax laws
under the Department’s mandate. . . . .
·
Interpretation and application of
policy decisions affecting Customs laws and procedures
·
Managing Customs operations within
respective jurisdiction.
·
Reporting on the activities in their
respective areas of operation.
·
Managing staff matters including
staff discipline, performance, management, and training in the respective area
of operation.
·
Proposing strategies for enhancement
of Revenue collection within Customs Department.
Personnel Specifications
Qualifications
·
Bachelors’ degree in a business
related field from a recognized University.
·
A Masters Degree in a relevant field.
·
Revenue training from Kenya School of
Revenue Administration.
·
Good knowledge of Customs laws and
Customs Protocols such as WCO, WTO, COMESA and EAC.
·
Good knowledge of Customs procedures
such as RS classification, Valuation and Rules of Origin.
·
Knowledge of Customs Regional and
International Conventions
·
5 years experience at a managerial
level.
·
Serving staff and those who had
satisfactorily served and left the Authority are eligible to apply.
Competencies required for this Role
·
Leadership and Managerial competences
·
Personal management and communication
skills.
·
Customer focus
·
Good conduct
If you fit the required profile
please download the employment form from the KRA Website www.kra.go.ke, complete
and submit to the address below to be received not later than 23rd September,
2014 by close of business.
Deputy Commissioner, Human Resources
Kenya Revenue Authority
Times Tower Building, Haile Selassie Avenue
P.O Box 48240-00100
Nairobi
Kenya Revenue Authority
Times Tower Building, Haile Selassie Avenue
P.O Box 48240-00100
Nairobi
Notes for Applicants:
1. Hard copy applications are to be
submitted in sealed envelopes marked “Application indicating respective
position.
2. Applications may be delivered at
Times Tower Building, Nairobi or sent by postal mail to the address above. Hand
delivered applications will be deposited in designated boxes on the ground
floor of Times Tower Building.
3. Applications not containing the
information stipulated above or those not meeting the prescribed criteria shall
not be accepted.
4. Shortlisted candidates will be
subjected to oral and or psychometric test interview. Only candidates who make
it to the final selection list shall be contacted.
5. Canvassing shall lead to
disqualification.
6. Those who may have previously
served in KRA and left the organization in good standing are encouraged to
apply.