Supervisor – Litigation at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

JOB PURPOSE

This role is responsible for providing litigation services on matters affecting the Authority.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Make proposals in the development of systems and procedures to enhance efficient and effective prevention and execution of business risks.
• Undertake research and preparation  of  legislation  that  impact on KRA and recommendations for any necessary amendments.
• Undertake the preparation of Memoranda of Understandings,  bilateral and multilateral legal instruments with tax implications.
• Represent KRA in mainstream courts, Tax Tribunals, and other courts.
• Analyze Judgments and Rulings for post litigation revenue recovery on concluded cases by revenue Departments.
• Undertake the preparation of Pleadings and Defenses.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Academic qualification:

• A bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution

Professional qualification:

• Post Graduate Diploma in Law
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Possess a valid Practicing Certificate (LSK)

Professional experience:

• Minimum of 3 years work experience in a similar role.

Competencies:

• People management skills
• Basic understanding of tax policies
• Decision making skills
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Resilient, focused and results-oriented
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Good negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Computer proficient
• Research skills
• Time management
• Team player
• Legal drafting skills
• Trial Advocacy skills
• Innovative