Manager - Planning at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Grade:                              KRA 6

Department:                    Strategy, Innovation and Risk Management (SIRM)

Division:                           Research, Knowledge Management and Corporate Planning (RKM&CP)

Location/Work Station:   Times Tower, Nairobi

Reports to:                       Chief Manager - Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation

Direct Reports:                  Assistant Manager - Planning

Job Summary:                    

Ensure the Authority’s Corporate Plan is developed as envisaged, annual plans and revenue strategies developed and cascaded through the performance contracts.

Key Performance Areas:              

• Coordinate development of 3-year corporate plan,
• Coordinate development of KRA Annual work plan,
• coordinate development of revenue enhancement initiatives,
• ensure corporate plan cascaded through departmental plans and performance contracts,
• Undertake projects cost benefit analysis,
• Conduct staff sensitization on corporate plan.
• Guide departments in preparation of departmental strategies/plans and project workplans

Academic and Professional Qualifications:           

Minimum Academic Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics or a business related course,
• Master’s Degree in Economics, Business/Project Management from a recognized university,
• Computer literacy in relevant computer packages such as Microsoft Office, SPSS, and STATA.
• Specialist Training and Membership to professional Association

Relevant Work Experience:        

• At least five (5)  years of relevant work  experience with at least two  (2) years at a managerial level
• At least 5 years’ experience in strategic planning in a public or private organization.

Skills Required:

• Knowledge in tax administration
• strategic planning skills
• negotiation and people management skills
• strong Analytical skills
• Data analysis skills
• Report writing skills
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills