Manager - Organic Chemicals And Materials at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Grade: KRA 6

Department: Strategy Innovation & Risk Management (S.I.R.M)

Division: Laboratory and Scientific Services

Supervisor: Chief Manager, Testing Laboratory

Supervisee:

• Assistant Manager, Organic Chemicals and Products
• Assistant Manager, Polymers and Materials

Job summary:

Managing testing laboratory and provision of analytical service.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan, organize and coordinate the performance of laboratory testing activities to establish the nature and description of a wide variety of organic chemicals and related materials.
• Provide analytical and technical advisory service for supporting revenue collection, trade facilitation and enforcement activities.
• Provides motivation and direction for developing new laboratory techniques and improvement of existing techniques to enhance testing capacity.
• Develop and implement annual procurement plan and ensure effective management of inspection and testing resources.
• Prepares testing laboratory operations budget, and evaluates and recommends acquisition of equipment, supplies and services.
• Evaluate staff performance through the review of completed work assignments and initiatives, and develops training programs for laboratory scientists.
• Develop and implement quality management procedures to ensure reliable and scientifically credible test results, and safety.
• Liaising with relevant agencies and organizations on matters related to scientific research and laboratory testing.
• Prepare and reviews technical and management reports; provides expert testimony regarding laboratory test procedures, results and conclusions.
• Performing such other duties as may be assigned.

Academic and Professional qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field.
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage

Relevant work experience required

At least nine (9) years relevant experience with three (3) years at assistant manager level.

Skills required

• Excellent supervisory skills.
• Ability to plan and schedule own work and that of direct reportees.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent research skills.