Chief Manager – Customs & Border Control at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Responsible for:

• Providing strategic leadership in the management of Customs & Border Control functions

Tasks and Outputs:

• Oversee development and implementation of strategies that optimize revenue collection, including accounting, monitoring and projections of revenues 
• Lead trade facilitation programmes and initiatives in respective unit/area
• Formulate and monitor implementation of C&BC policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Monitor implementation of the National Trade Facilitation Agreements and Initiatives 
• Oversee development & effective execution of national policy directives and departmental work plans
• Developing and reviewing C&BC systems and processes for the continuous improvement of the achievement of mandate
• Oversee development and implementation of measures that optimize staff capacity and productivity in the unit/area

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelors degree in a relevant field such as Accounting, Business Administration or Economics from a recognized university
• A Masters degree is an added advantage

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certification in Accounting or Auditing (CPA, ACCA) is an added advantage
• Training in Customs Tax Administration is an added advantage

WORKING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• At least seven (7) years of progressive work experience, three (3) of which must have been at a management level
• Required Competencies  for this Role
• Strong managerial, administrative and leadership skills
• Demonstrate professional competence and ability to manage and control a large number of staff
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information
• Demonstrate ability to function independently and on own initiative
• Effective Organizational and Planning skills
• Effective interpersonal skills to interact with, engage and inspire his/her team