Supervisor – Prosecution at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

JOB PURPOSE

This role is responsible for providing prosecution services for customs and tax crime investigations.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide prosecutorial support for cases under investigation
• Review investigation files and analyze evidence to ensure adequacy/ sufficiency
• Prepare charge sheets for approval by the Chief Manager.
• Prepare case briefs
• Drafting of court pleadings
• Conducting legal research
• Preparing reports on cases
• Conducting pre-trial of witnesses
• Undertake evidence analysis on all prosecution cases and appeals to the TAT to ensure the departmental position is captured
• Act as liaison between I&E and LS&BC to enable proper filing of pleadings in court and TAT
• Prepare legal opinions and advisory briefs on ongoing investigation cases
• Provide prosecutorial and legal support for cases under investigation
• Participate in consultative meetings between LS&BC and investigations
• Prepare budget proposals for amendment to revenue laws
• Attend ADR meetings and watch brief in TAT and court cases and defend applications arising from criminal proceedings.
• Carry out ad hoc and special assignments

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Academic qualification:

• A university degree in law, business administration, economics or related field from a recognized institution.

Professional qualification:

• Tax Law, Valid LSK practicing certificate
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.

Professional experience:

• Minimum of 3 years work experience in similar role

All applications should be submitted online by 1st July, 2022.