Manager - Domestic Taxes Project Portfolio at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Job Summary

The jobholder shall be responsible for overseeing the successful execution and management of projects related to Domestic Taxes (LMT/MST).The person shall ensure coherence and synergy among projects, effective governance, timely delivery and alignment with organizational goals.

Duties and responsibilities

• Oversee projects related to domestic taxes.
• Identify and manage interdependencies among projects to ensure coherence and synergy within the sub-portfolio.
• Develop, maintain and implement appropriate governance structures within the sub-portfolio.
• Manage relationships with vendors and contractors to ensure their deliveries align with project and organizational
• Lead the planning phase for all projects within the portfolio, from defining objectives and scope to resource allocation and risk assessment.
• Track and manage key milestones to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Coordinate with user departments to ensure acceptability of project outputs within the departments.
• Address and resolve bottlenecks or challenges that hinder project progress.
• Oversee the successful delivery of all projects within the portfolio, ensuring outputs meet quality and scope requirements.

Person specifications

For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Computing, Engineering, Business and other relevant Degrees from a recognized university.
• Master’s Degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Computing, Engineering, Business and other relevant Degrees from a recognized university, will be an added advantage.
• Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile PM or equivalent) is an added advantage.
• Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution, will be an added advantage.Membership to a recognized professional body is preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) year’s work experience in a similar role, and at least two (2) years at Assistant Manager level or a comparable position.
• Training in Tax Administration will be an added advantage
• Certification in Certified Public Accounting is an added advantage

Key Competencies

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
• Experience in managing large-scale technology and operational projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strategic leadership and management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong ability to work under pressure and deliver within tight deadlines.
• Innovative thinking
• Organizational skills
• Resilience and Adaptability
• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
• Customer-Centrism Approach
• Professionalism, Ethical Judgment and Integrity