Manager – Transport Logistics at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Job Purpose

• The job holder is responsible for effective management and efficient utilization of Authority’s motor vehicles and personnel (drivers).

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate of both in house and outsourced services and contracts management
• Management of Supervisors, Officers, Drivers and Support staff.
• Participate in the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports
• Supervise, mentor and coach staff
• Supervise the implementation and management of Fleet Management

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory legislation
• Formulate and /or review Unit’s work plans
• Ensure regular review & evaluation of services provided by thirds parties, adherence to the SLAs
• Ensure vehicles are regularly inspected and maintained
• Compile the annual budget and procurement plans for the section and Implement budgeted activities.
• Policy development/ review.
• Fleet Management
• Initiate procurement process by seeking necessary approvals.
• Develop specifications and Bills of Quantity.
• Participate in bid evaluation.
• Review Driver allocation
• Develop and implement fuel management controls
• Procurement of motor vehicles.
• Receive and distribute motor vehicles.
• Implement all audit recommendations in the section
• Annual licensing of commercial vehicles.
• Ensure Repair/ service of motor vehicles.
• Valuation of motor vehicles.
• Disposal of motor vehicles.
•  Report motor vehicle accidents.

Job Dimensions:

Financial Responsibility

• Development of budgets.

Responsibility for Physical Assets

• Responsible for physical assets assigned by the Authority.
• Provides oversight over physical assets assigned to the section.

Decision Making / Job Influence

• Makes strategic, operational and financial decisions.
• Plan the work of subordinates.
• Assign work to subordinates.
• Monitor subordinates work performance.
• Appraise/evaluate subordinates performance.

Working Conditions

• Predominantly works within the office

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

Academic qualifications

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Logistics Management or equivalent subject.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Relevant professional registration.

Previous relevant work experience required.

• At least five (5) years’ work experience with two (2) years at first level management.
• At least 2 years of practice in Fleet management

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Analytical and Report writing skills
• Managerial and administrative skills
• Knowledge of traffic Law & Act
• Team player
• Communication skills
• Leadership skills