Chief Manager – Research and Surveys at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Grade: KRA 7

Organization: Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Department: Strategy Innovation & Risk Management

Division: Research, Knowledge Management & Corporate Planning.

Location / Work station: Head Office Times Tower

Reports to:

Deputy Commissioner, Research Knowledge Management and Corporate Planning

Direct Reports:

Manager Research & Tax Modelling,

Manager Surveys & Business Analysis

Job Summary

The purpose of this role is to effectively manage the implementation of KRA research & surveys agenda, revenue forecasts and analysis of tax administration measures & policies.

Key Performance Areas:

• Provide leadership and ensure implementation of strategic initiatives in Research, Surveys & Business Analysis;
• Oversee the development and review of policies, operational guidelines, and procedures for Research & Surveys;
• Oversee the preparation and implementation of research agenda;
• Lead, guide and motivate staff under Research & Surveys;
• Coordinate the development of briefs on tax administration and policy issues for Senior Management;
• Oversee the review of tax administration and policies from time to time to ensure effectiveness and efficiency;
• Oversee the preparation of tax revenue forecasts and ensuring their review on monthly/quarterly basis;
• Evaluating impact on tax revenues of various interventions/policy changes/initiatives;
• Coordinate preparation of research articles, survey reports and preparation of research briefs for management and policymakers;
• Developing annual research and survey plans;
• Prepares an annual personnel development plan for the Research & Surveys Team to ensure training needs are appropriately identified and a mutually agreed training plan for individual staff members is progressed;
• Oversee the implementation of surveys to gauge the level of satisfaction of both internal and external customers and the challenges that need to be addressed, and
• Manage relationship with stakeholders and represent the Authority in various research forums.

Academic and Professional qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field from a recognized university (Doctoral qualifications in Economics will be an added advantage).
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics or Business related field from a recognized university.
• Management course.
• Proficient in statistical packages such as Stata, Eviews, SPSS among others

Relevant Work Experience:

• At least seven (7) years of post-graduate (post-masters) experience with at least three (3) years’ experience at the level of Manager.

Skills Required:

• Experience in micro-simulation modeling, general equilibrium modeling, and econometric analysis.
• Experience in macroeconomic forecasting
• Ability to establish and manage structures, processes and standards
• Ability to clearly communicate complex information
• Able to work closely with, and influence others
• Good understanding of Revenue Acts and KRA’s core business.
• Be customer focused.
• Have excellent management and communication skills.
• Must have demonstrated a broad understanding of the departmental operations, mandate and strategic direction.
• Must have demonstrated high standards of integrity.