Deputy Commissioner – Revenue & Regional Coordination at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Purpose of the job
This role is responsible for provision of strategic oversight for Customs Revenue Mobilization, Trade Facilitation and Administration within KRA.

Key Responsibilities of the job

• Oversee, direct and monitor regional operations in the division to enhance revenue mobilization.
• Oversee development and implementation of a comprehensive annual work plan for effective revenue mobilization operations.
• Oversee analysis and implementation of legislation and policy guidelines and strategies for smooth running of revenue mobilization operations.
• Establish and maintain liaison and working relationships with local, regional and international stakeholders for effectiveness of revenue mobilization.
• Facilitate implementation of corporate initiatives in the division: Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk Management.
• Drive initiatives to improve ethics, culture and facilitate change management.
• Provide regular reports on customs revenue related matters to the KRA Management.

The job holder should possess the following minimum qualifications:

Academic qualification:

• A Bachelor’s degree in business or related field from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.

Professional qualification / Membership to Professional Bodies:

• Postgraduate Diploma/ Certificate in Customs Administration.
• Membership in a recognized professional body.
• Previous relevant work experience required:
• Minimum of 10 years work experience in similar role with at least five (5) years at a senior management level in a comparable organization.

Competencies.

• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Independent minded, ethical and of high integrity
• Ability to identify and deal with operational risk