Supervisor – Coxswain at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Department:     Customs & Border Control

Division:           Border Control & Enforcement

Section / Unit:  Marine Operations

Location / Work Station:          Muhuru Bay & Usenge

Job Purpose

• This role holder takes overall charge of the boat and crew during enforcement operations.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Carrying out boat drills as per approved policies and procedures.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Responsible for steering and maneuvering the boat during border control enforcement surveillance patrols and raids.
• Facilitate safety of the boat and crew on and off the water
• Carry out ship husbandry as per stipulated policy and procedures.
• Prepare incident reports to facilitate appropriate intervention.
• Keep required records and documents as per expected standards.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly reports for management decision making.
• Keep attendance register and watch bill for crew members. 

Job Dimensions:

Financial Responsibility

• Compile equipment and defects record for the boat to inform required action on financial provisions for repairs

 Responsibility for Physical Assets

•  Patrol Boat
• Dinghy for shallow water patrols
• Outboard engines
• Radio calls for communication

Decision Making / Job Influence

Job entails but not limited to  strategic, managerial and operational decisions

Working Conditions

• The work environment encompasses both office(indoor) and field (sea) duties

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

Academic qualifications

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) /O-Level Certificate

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Maritime training (Marine Nautical Studies/Marine Engineering/Seamanship), First Aid; Damage Control; Coxswain certification/STCW95
• Diploma in nautical knowledge

Previous relevant work experience required.

• Minimum of 3 years work experience in similar role 

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• People management skills
• Risk management and analysis
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of Tax enforcement and Legislation