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 and among the county governments, and make recommendations on other matters concerning the financing of, and financial management by county governments.
Its core mandate is to recommend the basis for equitable sharing of revenues raised nationally between the national and county governments and among the county governments, and make recommendations on other matters concerning the financing of, and financial management by county governments.
The Commission seeks to recruit an
experienced, qualified and competent person to fill the following position:
Fiscal Affairs Directorate
Deputy Director – Fiscal Affairs
Scale: CRA 3
(Re – Advertisement)
Reporting to the Director Fiscal Affairs,
the job holder shall deputize in provision of leadership in making
recommendations on financing of, and financial management by county governments
as well as county revenue enhancement strategies while building fiscal
management capacity for counties in line with CRA mandate.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Support the Director in
developing, validating and implementing strategies and policies to guide in the
execution of the Commission’s Fiscal Affairs mandate.
2. Review and make recommendations on
financial management operations of counties.
3. Participate in the development and
monitoring of the Directorate’s budget and work plan.
4. Assign and supervise
responsibilities to other staff and carry out performance management as
required.
5. Assist in the development and use
of high level analytical tools for county financial reports to inform various
recommendations.
6. Review county planning, budgeting
and budget implementation reports to inform policy recommendations.
7. Work with counties on identifying
and enhancing opportunities for increasing own sources revenue.
8. Review and make recommendations on
revenue raising measures of the counties.
9. Advise on the structure of
financial reports for counties to ensure compliance and uniformity.
10. Support the establishment and
capacity building of county financial management structures.
Academic Qualifications:
1. Master’s Degree in Economics,
Finance or Accounting.
Experience, Knowledge and Skill
Requirements:
1. A minimum of ten (10) year’s
relevant progressive experience in fiscal policy development and /or
implementation and Financial Management.
2. At least five (5) year’s in a
supervisory role.
3. Knowledge of basic understanding
of macroeconomic policy tools and framework.
4. Knowledge of financial analysis,
public finance management principles and processes.
5. Demonstrated successes in the
fields of financial analysis, revenue administration, monitoring and
evaluation.
6. He/she must be a person of
integrity and be a team player.
7. Good report writing, presentation
skills, interpersonal and communication skills.
8. Excellent ICT skills
Economic Affairs Directorate
Senior Analyst, Revenue Allocation and Budget Analysis
Scale: CRA 4
(Re – Advertisement)
Reporting
to Deputy Director, Economic Affairs, the job holder is responsible for
development and maintenance of revenue allocation formula, monitoring and
evaluation of expenditure and revenue trends at both national and county
governments.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1.
Provide input into development of the Directorate’s strategies, policies and
guidelines to support the execution of its mandate.
2.
Provide input into development of the Directorate’s budget and workplans.
3.
Allocate work to Research Officers and Analysts and carry out periodic
performance appraisal as required.
4.
Develop and update revenue allocation formula
5.
Monitor and evaluate expenditure and revenue trends at both national and county
government levels
6.
Provide technical assistance to members of the Commission along adopted
thematic and other relevant areas.
7.
Monitor devolution process, particularly allocation and utilization of
resources by county governments and report on the same.
8.
Carry out capacity building initiatives at county governments on issues
relating to public finance and planning
9.
Conduct thematic research to inform revenue sharing recommendations in line
with Commission’s mandate.
Academic Qualifications:
1.
Master’s degree in Economics, or Development Economics from a reputable
University
Experience, Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
1.
A minimum of seven (7) years relevant progressive experience in fiscal policy
development and /or implementation.
2.
At least three (3) years of work experience in a supervisory position
3.
Have a good grasp of Macroeconomic policy.
4.
A good understanding of how to conduct research. Excellent knowledge of
relevant computer software and applications
5.
He/she must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal
skills and be a team player.
6.
Strong managerial skills, including motivating, developing, coaching and
leading teams.
7.
Competent and organized.
Communications Department
Manager Communications
Scale: Scale
CRA 4
(Contract)
Reporting
to the Commission Secretary / CEO, the job holder shall be responsible for
development and implementation of Communications strategies for the Commission
for both internal and external communication in order to enhance the
achievement of the Commissions mandate and raise the profile of the Commission
externally.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1.
Develop the Commission’s Communications strategies and policies and design
appropriate programmes and infrastructure to facilitate their implementation.
2.
Develop the Commission’s brand strategy and design appropriate programmes and
infrastructure to facilitate their implementation.
3.
Develop the Communications Corporate Social responsibility strategy and design
appropriate programmes and infrastructure to facilitate their implementation.
4.
Ensure the departments performance targets are set, monitored and achieved.
5.
Assign duties to subordinates and conduct periodic performance appraisal as
required.
6.
Mentor and carry out capacity building for corporate communication staff.
7.
Oversee the development of the Commission’s annual reports and other reports.
8.
Oversee the writing and editing of content for the internet, staff newsletters,
media briefs, annual reports and other communications channels.
9.
Develop the Commission’s social media policy and implementation.
10.
Oversee the management and updating of content on CRA website and social media
platforms and organize consultative forums on the same.
11.
Oversee the management of the Commission’s advertising and production
functions.
12.
Coordinate the development of Corporate branding items such as brochures,
publications, banners, umbrellas, corporate wear among others.
13.
Ensure effective media relations and promotion of strategic views of the
Commission through innovative media approaches.
Academic Qualifications:
1.
Master’s degree in Communications, Corporate Communications, Public Relations
or Journalism.
Experience, Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
1.
A minimum of seven (7) years relevant progressive experience in Corporate
Communications or Public Relations or Journalism.
2.
At least three (3) years of work experience in a supervisory position
3.
Strong writing, editing, proofreading, layout design, professional
publishing/printing skills and the ability to present concepts verbally.
4.
Strong Communication and presentation skills. Excellent knowledge of relevant
computer software and applications.
5.
Track record in Media engagements and relations and networks in the Media world
and strong knowledge and understanding of current trends in digital media /
social media.
6.
He/she must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal
skills and be a team player.
7.
Strong managerial skills, including motivating, developing, coaching and
leading teams.
8.
Competent and organized.
Application Guidelines:
1)
If your training, experience and competence match or exceed any of the above
minimum requirements, please send 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 (3) referees who must be familiar with your
previous work/academic experience indicating their telephone, postal and email
addresses.
2)
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
Tuesday 2nd October, 2018 at 5.00 pm. 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.
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