Deputy Commissioner, Cargo Scanning & Monitoring at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Job Summary

• The jobholder shall be responsible for overseeing cargo scanning and monitoring operations, image analysis, rapid response units (RRUs), electronic cargo tracking, cargo reconciliation, and implementation of the National Integrated Scanner Solution within the Authority.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee cargo scanning and monitoring operations, image analysis, cargo reconciliation and implementation of the National Integrated Scanner Solution within the Authority.
• Coordinate acquisition, maintenance and decommissioning of scanners.
• Coordinate Supervision of all Rapid response units (RRUs) and scanner filed operations.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders on cargo scanning and monitoring.
• Coordinate and implementing intelligence activities and reports.
• Coordinate preparation of periodic statutory reports on Cargo Scanning & Monitoring.
• Coordinate monitoring of all goods under Customs control which includes: issuance, maintenance, arming and disarming of seals.
• Coordinate implementation of Regional Electronic Cargo Tracking System.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations, implementing performance management systems, supervision and development of staff. 
• Develop budgets, work plans, collection of revenue and ensuring efficient and effective utilization of resources.
• Foster positive corporate culture, ethics, change management and ensuring implementation of effective quality and risk management systems

Person specifications:

For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in relevant social sciences, Business, Pure and Applied Sciences from a recognized and accredited institution.
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience, at least five (5) of which should be in senior and/or middle management levels.
• Professional qualification and membership to a relevant professional body in good standing.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution 2010.

 Key competencies:

• Strategic leadership skills and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong business acumen / business orientation.
• Innovative thinking.
• Organisational skills.
• Resilience and adaptability.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Customer-centric approach.
• Professionalism, ethical judgment and integrity