Manager - Research and Tax Modelling at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Job Purpose

• Undertake research and analysis to inform tax policy, revenue administration and enhancement of revenue collection in Kenya.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise the preparation and implementation of the research agenda in consultation with the stakeholders
• Supervise the preparation of quarterly revenue review reports

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Undertake applied research to support the mandates of business departments
• Coordinate collaborative research between KRA and other Institutions (such as World Bank, International Monetary Fund, Innovation for Poverty Action)
• Participate in the dissemination of research findings
• Participate in the activities of the macro working group, the East African Revenue Authorities Technical Committee (EARATC) and other stakeholders
• Participate in review of the KRA tax model and revenue forecasting

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Statistics from a recognized university.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Management course.

Previous relevant work experience required.

• At least three (3) years’ experience at the level of Supervisor or equivalent level experience in policy research

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• IT proficiency: Computer literacy in relevant computer packages such as Microsoft Office, and statistical analysis packages like Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), STATA, Eviews etc,
• Research skills
• Analytical skills - Quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills
• Writing and Publication skills
• Communications and interpersonal skills
• Leadership and managerial competences