Assistant Manager-Departmental Planning at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Job Purpose

• This role is responsible for the development of the Authority’s Corporate and Departmental Plans

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

1. Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervisory: Responsible for assisting in day-to-day supervision of staff within the Corporate Planning Unit

2. Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Development of 3-year corporate plan,
• Organize engagements with internal and external stakeholders with regard to Corporate Planning,
• Development of KRA Annual work plan,
• Development of revenue enhancement initiatives,
• Coordinate staff sensitization on corporate plan,
• Assist departments in preparation of departmental strategies/plans and project work plans,
• Coordinate development and reporting on Division’s performance contract.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences or related field from a recognized university.
• Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences or related field from a recognized university will be an added advantage.
• Computer literacy in relevant computer packages such as Microsoft Office, Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), STATA, or other statistical analysis packages.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Specialised Training and Membership to professional Association.

Previous relevant work experience required.

• Experience and expertise in strategic planning
• Minimum of four (4) years’ work experience of which one (1) should be at Supervisory level in similar role.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Excellent writing skills sufficient to draft professional reports and correspondence that is clear and concise.
• Strong organizational skills to work independently and to prioritize a heavy workload under the pressure of competing assignments.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.