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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) was established by an Act of Parliament, Chapter 469 of the laws of Kenya , which became effective on 1st July 1995 . The Authority is charged with the responsibility of collecting revenue on behalf of the Government of Kenya. A Board of Directors, consisting of both public and private sector experts, makes policy decisio...
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Officer – Customer Service Advisor (Sign Language Interpreters)
Job Purpose
The overall purpose of the Customer Service Advisor position is to acquire, grow and deepen customer relationships through excellent service delivery by serving walk in customers/taxpayers and customers/taxpayers with hearing impairment and facilitating content creation for persons with hearing impairment.
The position is key in informing management decisions on the operation of the Centres by accurate and timely collection of all relevant data on its operations.
Key Performance Areas:
- Offer sign-language interpretation services as and when required/ called upon.
- Act as the first point of contact resolution for customers and ensure the delivery of quality service by projecting a professional and warm image.
- Provide accurate, valid, complete and educative information to customers using the right methods, skills and tools.
- Encourage customers to participate by giving feedback using the provided service quality tools with a view of recommending process improvements for process re-engineering and excellent service delivery.
- Assist customers in accessing KRA processes at the Service Centre
- PIN application with relevant tax obligations.
- Amend PIN details - initiate the amendment of registration details, validate supporting documents received for further processing
- Filing of returns.
- Application of payment slips, waivers, objections, TCC.
- Complete data entry verification tasks for amendment applications.
- Execute business support initiatives to enhance revenue growth:
- Taxpayer registration
- Revenue enhancement - Debt collection, Nil/Non filer, Advance tax,
- Conduct taxpayer engagements, education and customer visits to increase awareness of taxpayer rights and obligations and enhance voluntary compliance.
- Ensure complaints are handled and recorded as per the Complaints Management Framework.
- Escalate customer issues that need intervention of technical staff via the recommended service escalation email.
- Ensure adherence to all quality requirements under ISO 9008:2015, Authority’s Service Charter, Customer Service Standards & Policy and work procedure manual
- Reports - Prepare periodical reports on as required
Education and Work experience
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Marketing, Business Administration or any other related field.
- Certificate of proficiency in sign language.
- Practiced sign language or worked in a sign Language environment for a period of at least 2 years.
Skills and Knowledge
- Sign Language
- Product knowledge: In-depth knowledge on Tax Administration, Customs
- Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
- Working knowledge of relevant computer applications.
- Numeric, oral and written language applications.
- Mathematical skills to perform calculations.
Note:
- KRA is an equal opportunity employer committed to gender and disability mainstreaming. Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.
- KRA does not charge for application, processing, interviewing or any other fee in connection with our recruitment process.
Method of Application
All applications from interested and qualified candidates must be submitted online via the process below.
Registration:
- Go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login and then click on the ‘Register’ button to start the application process.
- After registration, you will receive an email enabling you to confirm your email address and complete your registration.
Log on:
- After registration go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login
- Key in your username and password then click on ‘Log in’ to access your account.
- After successful log in, the system will open the ‘Applicant Cockpit’.
Candidate Profile (To create or update applicant detail):
- On the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page, go to the tab ‘Candidate Profile’.
- Click on ‘My Profile’ to create and update your profile.
- Follow the instructions to complete your profile.
- The process will end by clicking the tab “Overview and Release”.
- Ensure you click the check box on the page to complete the profile.
Application process:
- To view the open job postings, click on the tab ‘Employment Opportunities’ on the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page.
- Under the heading ‘Job Search’ click the ‘Start’ button to view all available vacancies.
- Click on the Job posting to display the details of the position.
- To apply for the position, click ‘Apply’ button at the top of the page.
- Follow the instructions to complete and submit your application.
- Kindly note that all mandatory fields must be completed.
- To complete the process of application, click the ‘Send Application Now’ button after reviewing and accepting the ‘Data Privacy Statement’.
In case of any challenges, please send your email query to isupporthr@kra.go.ke
If you experience any delay in receiving an email notification at the end of the e-recruitment registration process, please refresh your email. In case of any challenge, please send your query to isupporthr@kra.go.ke
Kenya Revenue Authority does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting, interviewing, and/or offer)
ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interested and qualified? Go to
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) on erecruitment.kra.go.ke to apply
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