Deputy Commissioner - Policy, Quality Assurance & International Affairs at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Job Summary

The jobholder shall be responsible for coordination, implementation, interpretation and review of customs laws, regulations, policies and procedures and departmental representation at national, regional and international forums/bodies.

In addition, the role coordinates the departmental initiatives on Audits and QMS (Quality Management System) to ensure compliance with customs procedures. Further, the role is responsible for licensing of Customs bonded facilities, transit trucks and customs agents.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and directing the development, implementation, interpretation, application and advisory of Customs and tax legislations, policy guidelines & strategies in collaboration with relevant entities to enhance tax compliance and revenue collection.
• Facilitate and coordinating the review and evaluation of existing customs and tax legislation and make recommendations for amendments.
• Development and implementation of strategies, policies, standards, initiatives, innovations, automation and procedures of Policy, Quality Assurance & International Affairs.
• Establish and maintaining linkages with relevant Government Agencies/ Departments, and local, regional and international stakeholders for effective Customs operations.
• Oversee the national and regional fiscal budgeting process for the department, licensing of Customs agents, Customs bonded Facilities and Transit trucks.
• Coordinate implementation on Customs audit recommendations and of Single Customs Territory.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations, activities of departmental technical committee, 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.