Deputy Commissioner – Trade Facilitation at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Purpose of the job:

The Deputy Commissioner – Trade Facilitation will provide strategic leadership as well as formulating and implementing policies/strategies in the Trade Facilitation Division in accordance with the relevant legislative laws, regulations and operating procedures.

Key Responsibilities of the job:

• Oversee Trade Facilitation programmes and initiatives i.e. Authorized Economic Operator, Pre- Arrival Clearance program, Implementation of Mombasa Community Port Charter.
• Oversee management of Duty remission for the investment schemes and management of exemptions for qualifying importers.
• Oversee Monitoring and Evaluation of the schemes to prevent abuses.
• Oversee management of Execution and cancellation of Customs bonds.
• Oversee Taxpayer Education and stakeholders’ engagement function.
• Liaison with external stakeholders on matters relating to the Department in conjunction with Marketing and Communication Dept.

The job holder should possess the following minimum qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field from a recognized institution.
• A Master’s Degree in a relevant field such as business administration or economics from a recognized university.
• Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate in Customs Administration
• At least ten (10) years of relevant work experience with at least five (5) years in a Senior Managerial role.

In addition, candidates should demonstrate the following personal traits and competencies:

• Strong managerial, administrative and leadership skills;
• Excellent decision making capabilities;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information;
• Strong analytical skills and ability to make evaluative judgment;
• Computer proficiency in the standard packages (word processing, e-mail and internet use);
• Demonstrate capability to drive performance and achievement;
• Effective interpersonal skills and delivery techniques to interact with, engage and inspire his/her team;
• Proactive and self-driven with a capability of building teams.