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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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DEPARTMENT: Customs & Border Control
DIVISION: Policy &International Affairs
JOB PURPOSE:
Providing strategic leadership as well as formulating and implementing policies / strategies in the Policy Division in accordance the relevant legislative laws, regulations and operating procedures
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS
Managerial /Supervisory responsibilities
- Overseeing legislative changes and interpretation thereof
- Participation at the national and regional budget making process.;
- Provision of technical and law interpretative guidance and support to the dept. and operations
- Overseeing Implementation of policy changes
- Maintain Departmental liaison with National Treasury
- Reviewing and aligning operational procedures to any legislative/administrative changes
- Coordination of Quality Management System (QMS) audits, External and internal Audit function
- Coordination of licensing of Clearing Agents and facilities such as Bonded warehouses
- Coordination of dispute resolution mechanism.
- Overseeing EAC and International Networks including Coordination of the Single Custom Territory affairs
- Development, execution and Monitoring of MOUs and MAAs with the regional and international partners
Job Dimensions
Financial responsibility
- Development & utilization of Divisional budgets.
Responsibility of Physical assets
- Responsible over office assets
Decision making /Job influence
- Makes managerial, strategic and financial decisions.
- Assigns, monitor and evaluates work of Direct reports
Working Conditions
- Works predominantly within the office with minimal field visits during engagements with other stakeholders.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, experience and attributes/skills)
Academic Qualification:
- A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field from a recognized institution
Professional qualification/membership to professional bodies :
- Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate in Customs Administration institution
- Membership to a professional body is an added advantage
- Minimum of Ten (10) years’ work experience in relevant field within Customs or equivalent environment with at least Five (5) years in a senior management role.
Functional skills/Behavioural competencies /attributes
- Strategic agility
- Excellent leadership and people management skills
- Customs Business Understanding
- Customs Legislation and Regulation
- Knowledge in Customs procedures
- Strong decision-making skills
- Excellent negotiation and conflict management skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
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