Chief Manager – Performance Management at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Kenya Revenue Authority seeks a self-driven and performance oriented individual to fill the position of Chief Manager – Performance Management within the Corporate Support Services Department. Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner – Performance Management.

The job holder will be responsible for Overseeing and managing all activities in their business cluster as per the performance management cycle.

Key responsibilities of the job

• Providing responsive and proactive support and advice to line managers on performance management related issues from planning, monitoring and evaluation. 
• Responsible for the interpretation and application of performance management policy and all other frameworks guiding management of performance in the respective business areas.
• Implement a process of tracking progression from goal setting, mid-year reviews and end of year evaluations to support individual, team and organizational performance.
• To provide effective performance management consultancy, guidance, technical and administrative expertise for the respective departments on all performance management matters.
• Drive targeted communication and capacity building programs in the performance management process to enable managers to effectively evaluate and measure individual and team performance and to optimize performance and productivity.
• Ensure Board commitments and cross cutting issues are cascaded across their respective departments and captured in the relevant PCs.
• Provide monthly and quarterly reports to each Line Manager on attainment of goals, PIP and development plans.
• Ensure that staff in the business areas complete their PCs and appraisals within the set timelines.
• Prepare PC and Appraisal reports of the business areas and forward to the Performance Analysis & Reporting Manager for consolidation.
• Ensure that performance coaching program is effectively implemented in their respective business areas.
• Provide Coaching and mentorship support to divisional staff.

Professional qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business related discipline from a recognized university with preference in HR.
• A Post Graduate qualification in Human Resource Management.
• Experience of performance management in a progressive organization is desirable
• Additional professional qualification/certification in performance management will be an added advantage.
• Membership to a relevant professional body.

Professional experience:

• At least seven (7) years’ work experience, with three (3) years’ being at senior management level.

Person specifications

The ideal candidate should possess the following characteristics:

• Strong leadership skills
• Strategic agility and strong interpersonal skills.
• Focused and result driven individual. 
• High integrity
• Team player

Closing Date: 25 May 2022