KRA Jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

Chief Manager – Operations Officer

Kenya Revenue Authority is the National Revenue Collection Agency for the Government of Kenya.

KRA is seeking result-oriented, self-driven individuals with high integrity to fill the following vacant positions:

Grade:  KRA ‘7’

Supervisor:  Commissioner – Strategy, Innovation and Risk Management

Job summary:   

Supporting the commissioner’s agenda in identification ofgrowth opportunities, resource allocation, strategy executionand monitoring implementation of commissioner’s Commitments.

Responsibilities

·         Supporting the commissioner in Identification of growth opportunities for KRA through implementation of strategic innovation and data enhancement strategies

·         Participation in the Authority’s strategic planning process

·         by providing input and content for corporate strategic plan

·         Linkages and collaborations with the department’s

·         divisional heads and other senior officials within the

·         authority

·         Collecting and analysing relevant information about

·         department’s programmes, and projects and aligning their

·         delivery with KRA’s strategic objectives and organisational

·         readiness

·         Overseeing department projects in terms of project

·         approval and prioritization

·         Engaging and communicating with stakeholders to create

·         positive relationships through appropriate management of

·         stakeholder expectations and objectives

·         Supporting the commissioner in coordinating strategic

·         processes, policies, and decisions that together enable

·         effective implementation of organisational change

·         initiatives

·         Co-coordinating cross-functional teams in the

·         implementation of SIRM projects.

·         Creating innovative initiatives including business model

·         innovation and service/process innovation

·         Identification of new cost improvement opportunities

Qualifications

·         Master’s Degree in Public Policy & Administration, Project Professional Management, Commerce, Statistics or related fields from arecognized university.

·         At least twelve (8) years of post-graduate experience with at

·         Experience least five (5) years’ experience at the level of Manager.

·         A clear understanding of the Authority’s mandate, business

·         systems and data management journey.

Skills required:

·         Influential leadership for project direction in dynamic

·         group settings

·         Excellent multi-level collaboration and project co-

·         ordination skills

·         Independent and critical decision-making and problem

·         solving skills

·         Workload prioritization and ability to meet deadlines

·         Good understanding of policies and laws with implications

·         for KRA

·         Driven and self-starter

·         Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

·         Exceptional communication skills – both written and verbal

·         Strong Business analysis skills – ability to analyse trends in

·         the wider economy

·         Mentorship & Coaching skills

·         High levels of integrity

Chief Manager – Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

Kenya Revenue Authority is the National Revenue Collection Agency for the Government of Kenya.

KRA is seeking result-oriented, self-driven individuals with high integrity to fill the following vacant positions:

Job summary:       

Lead the Corporate Planning process and administration of staff in the PME Section.

Responsibilities

·         Coordinate Corporate Planning function in the Authority,

·         Coordinate implementation, M&E and reporting of the KRA’s Corporate Plan

·         Act as liaison with external parties on matters relating to

·         Corporate Planning activities,

·         Administration, organisation, and control of the staff in

·         the section,

·         Coordinate preparation of Divisional monthly report

·         Deputizing the Deputy Commissioner

·         Attend Departmental meetings

Qualifications

·         Minimum Academic Requirements

·         Master’s Degree in Economics, Public Policy &

·         Administration, Statistics or related field from a recognized university.

·         Computer literacy in relevant computer packages such as

·         Microsoft Office

·         Specialist Training and Membership to professional Association

Experience

·         At least 10 years of post-graduate experience with at least

·         5 years at managerial level

Skills required:

·         Knowledge in tax administration.

·         Managerial skills

·         Leadership skills

·         Analytical skills

·         Good communication and interpersonal skills

·         Coaching and mentoring skills

Chief Manager – International Tax and Customs

Kenya Revenue Authority is the National Revenue Collection Agency for the Government of Kenya.

KRA is seeking result-oriented, self-driven individuals with high integrity to fill the following vacant positions:

Job summary:   

To provide support for Coordination of International Tax and Trade issues at corporate level in close liaison with the Revenue Departments, Marketing, the National Treasury and the EA Revenue Technical Committee.

Key Responsibilities

·         Provide tax support to internal stakeholders on a variety of international tax and transfer pricing policies.

·         Provide technical advice on customs laws.

·         Provide technical guidance in Treaty Negotiations.

·         Provide technical leadership in development of appropriate Tax treaty model.

·         Provide necessary strategic and innovative guidance to both internal and external stakeholders on Treaty Interpretation.

·         Provide necessary strategy and innovation in Corporate Budget Coordination Process.

·         Articulating KRA Budget Proposals at Treasury and Parliament.

·         Enhance staff technical capacity through strategic and innovative guidance to the Line Departments Technical Staff.

·         Participate in deliberation of budget proposals at Corporate Level.

·         Articulate KRA position and role of various Agencies in Trade Facilitation.

·         Attend to any other assignment related to these duties.

Qualifications

·         University Degree, Upper 2nd Class Hon, in a relevant field Economics, Finance, Law or Accounting.

·         Master’s Degree in any of the above fields will be an added advantage.

Relevant work Experience

·         At least 5 years of quality experience in technical areas of experience   Tax Administration, Treaty Negotiations or Economic Policy is required.

·         Must have working experience in managerial position.

 Skills required:               

·         Strong Administrative, Managerial and Leadership Skills.

·         Excellent planning and organizational skills.

·         Ability to function independently and on own initiative.

·         Excellent interpersonal skills and strong oral and written

·         communication skills

·         Good team player with high integrity.

·         Team Player, Focused and result oriented.

·         Ability to work odd hours and under pressure.

·         Excellent presentation and communication skills

·         Effective local and international networking

·         Computer Literacy

How to Apply

Candidates interested in these positions should apply, on or before 5:00 p.m., 27th April, 2018. Applicants should complete the KRA Personal History Form and include detailed curriculum vitae. The job reference number provided must be clearly printed on the form and the envelope which should be addressed to:

Deputy Commissioner – Human Resources

Kenya Revenue Authority

Times Tower Building, Haile Selassie Avenue

P O Box 48240-00100

NAIROBI

For more details on the above vacancies and application procedure, please visit the KRA Website www.kra.go.ke/careers N.B. Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications may also be hand delivered between 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. and deposited in the designated box situated on the Ground Floor of Times Tower Building, Haile Selassie Avenue, Nairobi.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to gender mainstreaming and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.

KRA does not charge any application, processing, interviewing or any other fee in connection with the recruitment or the application process.