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The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA), is an independent Commission set up under Article 215 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010. Its core mandate is to recommend the basis for equitable sharing of revenues raised nationally between the national and the county governments, and among the county governments.
FUNCTIONS OF CRA
The functions of the Commiss...
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the director in the preparation and execution of annual research program of the Commission.
- Assist in the development of suites of modelling for policy simulation and forecasting, design, preparation and dissemination of analytical economic work and reporting including, macroeconomic modelling and forecasting.
- Participate in the preparation of the Directorate’s budget and implementation of the financial plan for inclusion in the Commission’s budgetary cycle.
- Take part in the development of internal capacity within the Commission for collection or acquisition and management of data bases relevant for discourse on devolution and fiscal decentralization.
- Deputize the director in leading and managing the research team of the Commission and in allocation of assignments that arise from time to time
- Conduct performance evaluation of managers/senior analyst
- Contribute to policy notes, studies, and reports on a wide range of issues and specifically on fiscal policies, tax spending, equity, natural resource revenue management, economic diversification, productivity, and fiscal decentralization.
- Participate in the preparation and execution of the Commissions round of technical presentations.
- Assist in the production of periodic publications such as journals, articles and policy briefs that are instrumental in growing and consolidating the Commission’s profile within the devolution space.
- Assist in establishing and nurturing the Commissions participation in relevant local, regional, and global research network.
- Prepare Commission papers on topical issues, analytical findings as may be required from time to time.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possession of PhD in Economics/Statistics from reputable University.
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILL REQUIRED:
- A minimum of five to ten (10) years of relevant progressive experience in policy analysis, economic modeling, and research.
- At least five (5) years of work experience in a supervisory position.
- Good research publications record in refereed journals.
- A good understanding of econometrics and ability to use standard econometrics software to conduct research and modeling such as STATA/SPSS, RATS and CATS.
- He/she must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player.
- Strong managerial skills, including motivating, developing, coaching, and leading teams.
- Demonstrable report writing and presentation skills, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent knowledge of relevant computer software and applications.
- Ability to work in a team-modulated and collaborative environment.
For position of Director Research, those who applied earlier need not apply as they will be considered along with the new applicants.
If your training, experience and competence match or exceed any of the above minimum requirements, please send a secured copy of your application, a detailed up-to-date curriculum vitae, indicating current remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts, together with copies of certificates and testimonials.
You should also give the names of three (3) referees who must be familiar with your previous work and academic experience indicating their telephone, postal and email addresses.
Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted to provide clearance from the following institutions: Kenya Revenue Authority, Directorate of Criminal Investigations,
Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission, Higher Education Loans Board and Credit Reference Bureau.
You may visit our website www.cra.go.ke for complete details of the application.
Application should be addressed to the Commission Secretary, CRA and be sent by post or hand delivered to the Commission offices at 14 Riverside Drive before close of business on Tuesday 13th September, 2022 at 5PM as follows:
APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF (insert appropriate position)
TO THE COMMISSION SECRETARY
COMMISSION ON REVENUE ALLOCATION
14 Riverside Drive
Grosvenor Block
P.O. BOX 1310 - 00200
NAIROBI.
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