Chief Manager - Programme/Portfolio Management at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Job summary: The main purpose of this job is to ensure Authority transformation programmes and project dependencies and interfaces are coordinated and in line with the Authority’s Corporate Plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support implementation of Revenue Administration and other reforms
• Define and develop the programme's governance
• Support and coordinate multiple projects under individual programmes
• Design and develop coordinated programme and project work plans
• Ensure internal consistency of all programmes and projects to the corporate plan
• Manage all the dependencies and interfaces, and ensure corrective measures where appropriate
• Develop and implement a reporting framework for all stakeholders
• Provide support to Project Planning and Project Evaluation teams
• Ensure effective reporting on all programme activities
• Manage the risks to the programme's successful outcome
• Coordinate with Chief Manager-People and Culture on people aspects in all projects
• Ensure programme and project life cycles are synchronised
• Key liaison person with programme donors and sponsors
• Coordinate with Learning, Monitoring and Evaluation unit in setting up outcome criteria
• Supervise and develop own staff.

Academic and professional qualifications:

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university
• Professional training and certification in Project Management
• Masters Degree is an added advantage
• Experience in managing operations in diversity of functions

Relevant work experience required

• Minimum 10 years experience in relevant field
• 3 years of which should be in management roles

Skills required

• Excellent business analytical skills
• Excellent business awareness
• Organisational and planning skills
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• Highly innovative and creative
• Strong logical and strategic thinker