Assistant Manager - Treaties & International Relations at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Grade:

KRA 5

Department:

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

Division:

International Taxation

Supervisor:

Manager – International Taxation

Supervisor - Treaties & International Relations

Job summary:

Participate in Tax Treaty Negotiations and International Trade Forums and prepare technical briefs.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide technical guidance in Treaty Negotiations in liaison with respective Line Departments.
• 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.
• Articulate KRA position and role of various Agencies in Trade Facilitation.
• Attend to any other assignment related to these duties.

Academic and Professional qualifications

• University Degree, Upper 2nd Class Hons, in a relevant field of study; International Relations, Finance, Law or Economics.
• A Master Degree will be an added advantage.

Relevant work experience required

• At least 3 years’ experience in tax, customs, trade or other relevant field.
• Training on International trade or international tax will be an added advantage.
• Must have working experience in middle level position.

Skills required

• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong oral and written communication skills
• Team player, Focused and result oriented with high integrity.
• Ability to work odd hours and under pressure.
• Ability to network locally and internationally.
• Computer Literate.