Career Opportunities at KRA - KESRA

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. 

The Authority is seeking result oriented and self driven individuals with high integrity to fill the following positions in the Technical Support Services Department,  Kenya School of Revenue Administration (KESRA):-

Manager - Training

Responsible for: Coordinates training programmes at the Kenya School of Revenue Administration
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Identifying staff training needs.
  • Organising and managing training programmes.
  • Developing training curriculum and delivering training.
  • Administering examinations.
  • Preparing budgets.
  • Implementing relevant policies and business plans.
  • Preparing reports.
  • Supervising staff.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned.
Skills Required:
  • Masters Degree
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • A PHD will be an added advantage
  • Qualifications in Education or a Learning Development area will be an added advantage.
  • Three (3) years experience at a Manager level or equivalent position in a large organization.
  • Training experience in a large training institution will be au added advantage.
  • Experience in curricula development will be an added advantage.
  • Certificate of good conduct
  • Tax Compliance
  • Computer literacy
Competencies Required for this Role:
  • Effective training design and delivery skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information.
  • Computer proficiency in the standard packages (word processing, e-mail and internet use)
  • Effective presentation skills
  • Effective interpersonal skills and delivery techniques to interact with, engage and inspire trainees
  • Ability to conduct high quality research in areas of specialisation.
  • Organizational and administrative skills

Supervisor, Examinations

Responsible for: Delivering quality training set and administers examinations and conduct va1uation on training.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Organizing examination materials
  • Supervising exam invigilator’s
  • Disseminating information, answering enquiries and dealing with complaints regarding examinations.
  • Ensuring safe custody of examination materials
  • Organising the examination rooms, in accordance with regulations.
  • Issuing examination timetables
  • Briefing staff and trainees on examination regulations and preparing written guidelines for staff and students;
  • Organizing the inputting of data for student examinations.
  • Supervising the distribution of external examination papers.
  • Supervising collection and custody of completed examination papers.
  • Supervising issuance of exam results to trainees.
  • Supervising production of examination results statistics.
  • Any other duties assigned.
Skills Required:
  • Master’s degree
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • A PHD will be an added advantage
  • Training in a learning development area will be an added advantage
  • Three (3) years experience at an Officer level or equivalent position in a large organization.
  • At least two (2) years experience in an exam handling in a large training institution.
  • Certificate of good conduct
  • Tax Compliance
  • Computer literacy
Competencies Required for this Role:
  • Have good, written and verbal communication skills and be able to relate well to staff, candidates
  • Be able to prioritize and manage workload.
  • Be able to work accurately and to deadlines.
  • Be able to work effectively under pressure.
  • Be able to maintain confidentiality.
  • Have good supervisory skills

Supervisor, Training (Business Management)

Responsible for: Delivering quality training set and administers examinations and onduct evaluation on training.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Preparing course materials.
  • Designing/Participating in curricula preparation and review.
  • Delivering training to students in areas of specialization.
  • Setting, administering and grading the examinations.
  • Conducting post training evaluation.
Skills Required:
  • Master’s degree
  • A PHD will be an added advantage
  • Bachelor’s degree in a business related area
  • Business Management qualifications
  • Qualification in a Learning Development area will be an added advantage
  • Three (3) years experience at an Officer level or equivalent position in a large organization.
  • Training experience in a large training institution will be an added advantage.
  • Training experience in a business related area is mandatory.
  • Certificate of good conduct.
  • Tax Compliance.
  • Computer literate.
Competencies Required for this Role:
  • Effective training design and delivery
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information.
  • Computer proficiency in the standard packages (word processing, e-mail and internet use)
  • Effective presentation skills
  • Effective interpersonal skills and delivery techniques to interact with, engage and inspire students

Supervisor, Training (Customs Services)

Responsible for: Delivering quality training set and administers examinations and conduct evaluation on training.
Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Preparing course materials.
  • Designing/Participating in curricula preparation and review.
  • Delivering training to students in areas of specialization.
  • Setting, administering and grading the examinations.
  • Conducting post training evaluation.
Skills Required:
  • Master’s degree
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • A PHD will be an added advantage
  • Revenue Training in Customs Services
  • Training experience in a large training institution
  • Three (3) years experience at an Officer level or equivalent position in a organization.
  • Training experience in a large training institution will be an added advantage.
  • Certificate of good conduct
  • Tax Compliance
  • Computer literacy
Competencies Required for this Role:
  • Effective training design and delivery skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information.
  • Computer proficiency in the standard packages (word processing, e-mail and internet use)
  • Effective presentation skills
  • Effective interpersonal skills and delivery techniques to interact with, engage and inspire students

Supervisor, Training (Domestic Taxes)
 
Responsible for: Delivering quality training set and administers examinations and conduct evaluation on training.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Preparing course materials.
  • Designing/Participating in curricula preparation and review.
  • Delivering training to students in areas of specialization.
  • Setting, administering and grading the examinations.
  • Conducting post training evaluation.
Required:
  • Master’s degree
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • A PHD will be an added advantage
  • Revenue Training in Tax (Domestic Taxes)
  • Training experience in a large training institution
  • Three (3) years experience at an Officer level or equivalent position in a large organization.
  • Training experience in a large training institution will be an added advantage.
  • Certificate of good conduct
  • Tax Compliance
  • Computer literacy
Competencies Required for this Role:
  • Effective training design and delivery skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information.
  • Computer proficiency in the standard packages (word processing, e-mail and internet use)
  • Effective presentation skills
  • Effective interpersonal skills and delivery techniques to interact with, engage and inspire students

Assistant Manager, Training (Business Management)
 
Responsible for: Coordinating, delivering quality training, administer examinations and conduct evaluation on training.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Coordinating training programs.
  • Delivering training.
  • Participating in curricula development and review.
  • Participating in setting of examinations and continuous assessment tests.
  • Supervising administration of examinations foi’ trainees.
  • Supervise marking and grading of examinations foi’ trainees
  • Coordinate post training evaluation.
Skills Required:
  • Master’s degree
  • A PHD will be an added advantage
  • Bachelor’s degree in a business related area
  • Business Management qualifications
  • Qualification in a Learning Development area will be an added advantage
  • Three (3) years experience at a Supervisory level or equivalent position in a large organization.
  • Training experience in a large training institution will be an added advantage.
  • Experience in curricula development will be an added advantage.
  • Certificate of good conduct.
  • Tax Compliance.
  • Computer literacy.
Competencies Required for this Role:
  • Effective training design and delivery skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information.
  • Computer proficiency in the standard packages (word processing, e-mail and internet use)
  • Effective presentation skills
  • Effective interpersonal skills and delivery techniques to interact with, engage and inspire students
  • Management and administrative skills

Assistant Manager, Training (Customs Services)
 
Responsible for: Coordinating, delivering quality training, administer examinations and conduct evaluation on training.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Coordinating training programs.
  • Delivering training.
  • Participating in curricula development and review.
  • Participating in setting of examinations and continuous assessment tests.
  • Supervising administration of examinations for trainees.
  • Supervising marking and grading of examinations for trainees
  • Coordinating post training evaluation.
Skills Required:
  • Master’s degree
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • A PHD will be an added advantage
  • Bachelor’s degree in Education or a Learning Development area will be an added advantage.
  • Customs qualifications
  • Training of Trainers course will be an added advantage will be an added advantage.
  • Three (3) years experience at a Supervisory level or equivalent position in a large organization.
  • Training experience in a large training institution.
  • Experience in curricula development will be an added advantage.
  • Certificate of good conduct
  • Tax Compliance
  • Computer literac
Competencies Required for this Role:
  • Effective training design and delivery skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information.
  • Computer proficiency in the standard packages (word processing, e-mail and internet use)
  • Effective presentation skills
  • Effective interpersonal skills and delivery techniques to interact with, engage and inspire students
  • Management and administrative skills

Assistant Manager, Training (Domestic Taxes)
 
Responsible for: Coordinating, delivering quality training, administer examinations and conduct evaluation on training.
 
Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Coordinating training programs.
  • Delivering training.
  • Participating in curricula development and review.
  • Participating in setting of examinations and continuous assessment tests.
  • Supervising administration of examinations.
  • Supervising marking and grading of examinations.
  • Coordinating post training evaluation.
Skills Required:
  • Masters degree
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • A PHD will be an added advantage
  • Domestic Tax qualifications
  • Qualification in a Learning Development area will be an added advantage.
  • Three (3) years experience at a Supervisory level or equivalent position in a large organization.
  • Training experience in a large training institution will be an added advantage.
  • Experience in curricula development will be an added advantage.
  • Certificate of good conduct.
  • Tax Compliance.
  • Computer literacy.
Competencies Required for this Role:
  • Effective training design and delivery skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information.
  • Computer proficiency in the standard packages (word processing, e-mail and internet use)
  • Effective presentation skills
  • Effective interpersonal skills and delivery techniques to interact with, engage and inspire students
  • Management and administrative skills
How to Apply

If you fit the required profile, please download the employment form (CLICK HERE to download), complete and submit to the address below to be received not later than 17th December, 2014, close of business.

Deputy Commissioner, Human Resources
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 for...” ( 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.