The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) was established by an Act of Parliament, Chapter 469 of the laws of Kenya , which became effective on 1st July 1995 . The Authority is charged with the responsibility of collecting revenue on behalf of the Government of Kenya. A Board of Directors, consisting of both public and private sector experts, makes policy decisio...
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Grade: KRA ‘7’
Department: Strategy, Innovation and Risk Management (SIRM)
Division:Commissioners Office
Location: Nairobi
Work station: Times Tower, Nairobi
Supervisor: Commissioner - Strategy, Innovation and Risk Management
Supervisee:
Manager- Business Transformation Office
Manager- Strategic Initiatives & Reporting
Job summary:
Supporting the commissioner’s agenda in identification of growth opportunities, resource allocation, strategy executionand monitoring implementation of commissioner’s
commitments.
Key responsibilities:
- Supporting the commissioner in Identification of growth opportunities for KRA through implementation of strategic innovation and data enhancement strategies
- Participation in the Authority’s strategic planning process by providing input and content for corporate strategic plan
- Linkages and collaborations with the department’s divisional heads and other senior officials within the authority
- Collecting and analysing relevant information about department’s programmes, and projects and aligning their delivery with KRA’s strategic objectives and organisational
- readiness
- Overseeing department projects in terms of project approval and prioritization
- Engaging and communicating with stakeholders to create positive relationships through appropriate management of stakeholder expectations and objectives
- Supporting the commissioner in coordinating strategic processes, policies, and decisions that together enable effective implementation of organisational change
- initiatives
- Co-coordinating cross-functional teams in the implementation of SIRM projects.
- Creating innovative initiatives including business model innovation and service/process innovation
- Identification of new cost improvement opportunities
Academic and Professional qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Economics, Management, Public Policy, Project
- Management, Statistics or related fields from a recognized university.
Relevant work experience required:
- At least ten (10) years’ professional experience with at least five (5) years’ management experience
- A clear understanding of the Authority’s mandate, business
Skills required:
- Excellent multi-level collaboration and project co-ordination skills
- Independent and critical decision-making and problem solving skills
- Workload prioritization and ability to meet deadlines
- Good understanding of policies and laws with implications for KRA
- Driven and self-starter
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Exceptional communication skills – both written and verbal
- Strong Business analysis skills – ability to analyse trends inthe wider economy
- Mentorship & Coaching skills
- High levels of integrity
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