Fresh Jobs at Commission On Revenue Allocation

SCALE – CRA 3

Reporting to the Director Fiscal Affairs, the job holder shall deputize in provision of leadership in developing financial management systems for counties, developing county revenue enhancement strategies while building fiscal management capacity for counties in line with CRA mandate.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Support the Director Fiscal Affairs in spearheading the execution of the Commission’s Fiscal Affairs mandate.
• Support the Director Fiscal Affairs in developing, validating and implementing strategies and policies for policy and guideline in formulation in line with CRA’s mandate.
• Participate in the development of the Directorate’s budget and work plan to support its operations.
• Assign responsibilities to subordinates and carry out performance appraisals as required.
• Assist in the development of high level analysis of county financial reports to inform policy development.
• Review county financial statement and provide timely reports on findings.
• Review county expenditures to inform recommendations relating to revenue allocation.
• Work with counties on identifying opportunities for revenue generation.
• Review financial reports to ensure compliance with the relevant laws.
• Make recommendations on measures to be taken by counties to ensure compliance and uniformity.
• Make recommendations on measures to be taken by counties on their financial management.
• Advise on the structure of financial reports for counties to ensure compliance and uniformity.
• Make recommendations on revenue management to ensure efficiency in collection and administration.
• Develop and deliver training material for county budget monitoring and implementation.
• Work closely with the Director in engaging county officials to clarify and make recommendations on matters of devolution and in line with Commissions mandate.
• Participate in planning and budget making of the directorate.
• Deputize the director in authorization of expenses in their absentia.

Academic Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Finance, accounting or economics or the equivalent qualifications, with relevant experience of over ten (10) years.
• Holder of CPAK or its equivalent.

Experience, Knowledge And Skill Requirements:

• A minimum of seven (7) year’s relevant progressive experience in fiscal policy development and /or implementation.
• At least three (3) year’s in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of financial analysis, public finance management principles and processes.
• Demonstrated successes in the fields of financial analysis, project formulation, planning, monitoring and evaluation.
• He/she must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player.
• Demonstrable report writing, presentation skills, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant computer software and applications and
• Ability to work in a team.

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SCALE – CRA 3

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer the position holder shall play an integral role in developing and implementing the Commission’s stakeholder mapping, stakeholder engagement plan, and shall be charged with relationship management undertaking to ensure that the Commission establishes and maintains essential strategic partnerships.

Main Duties And Responsibilities:

• Initiate and participate in development of the Commission, stakeholder Engagement strategy.
• Establish stakeholder inhouse support processes and structures.
• Carry out a stakeholder needs assessment and continuously monitor their needs.
• Maintain relations and networks with government regulators, investors, policy makers, community stakeholders and key decision makers.
• Seek and pursue opportunities for the Commission to network across the relevant sectors.
• Integrate and align external stakeholder programs and coordinate the implementation of relevant plans.
• Develop a clear, strong and presence among all key stakeholders.
• Ensure that CRA is accurately promoted across all key stakeholder groups.
• Networking with stakeholders to gather direction of their policies and work, so as to feed into CRA work.
• Work with Manager of Communication to develop and implement marketing and communications campaigns with an aim of building a positive image of the Commission.
• Identify opportunities for stakeholder events while ensuring participation by representatives of relevant departments within the Commission.
• Design methods of monitoring stakeholder perceptions and experiences with the Commission.
• Draft departmental budgets for approval by the relevant Commission Committee.
• Regularly review departmental budget for adoption by the Commission.

Academic Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Mass Communications, Marketing or Social Sciences.

Experience, Knowledge And Skill Requirements:

• At least ten (10) years’ experience in a reputable Organization with five (5) of these in top managerial position.
• Experience in working in a policy environment.
• Proven experience in fostering and managing stakeholder relations.
• Experience in executing across several media platforms.
• Experiencing in engaging donors and development partners.
• In depth knowledge of national and county governments and parliamentary procedures;
• A high level of attention to detail.
• Demonstrable ability to build cohesive teams and to achieve goals through teamwork.
• Organising of public forums, conferences and events Management.
• Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
• Result oriented and ability to work under pressure.
• Be a person of integrity and effective interpersonal skills.

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SCALE – CRA 4

Reporting to Deputy Director, Economic Affairs, the job holder is responsible for development and maintenance of revenue Allocation formula, monitor and evaluate expenditure and revenue trends at both national and County governments.

Main Duties And Responsibilities:

• Provide input into development of the Directorates strategies, policies and guidelines to support the execution of its mandate.
• Provide input into development of the Directorates budget and workplans.
• Allocate work to Research Officers and Analysts and carry out periodic performance appraisal as required.
• Build capacity and mentor staff to ensure competence within the Directorate.
• Collaborate with partner Institutions in generating objective Research.
• Develop and maintain revenue allocation formula for their assigned thematic areas.
• Monitor and evaluate expenditure and revenue trends at both National and County government levels touching on budget, out-turns and exchequer issues.
• Provide Technical assistance to members of the Commission along adopted thematic and other relevant thematic areas.
• Work jointly with Fiscal Affairs department to execute the revenue enhancement mandate of the Commission.
• Work jointly with statistics section to perform revenue forecasting at National and County Government Level.
• Monitor devolution process, particularly allocation and utilization of resources by County Governments and report on the same.
• Carry out capacity building initiatives at County Governments on issues relating to Public Finance.
• Conduct thematic research to inform revenue sharing recommendations in line with Commissions mandate.

Academic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Economics, Development Economics or Finance from a reputable University

Experience, Knowledge And Skill Requirements:

• A minimum of seven (7) years relevant progressive experience in fiscal policy development and /or implementation.
• At least three (3) years of work experience in a supervisory position
• A good understanding of how to conduct research. Excellent knowledge of relevant computer software and applications
• He/she must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player.
• Strong managerial skills, including motivating, developing, coaching and leading teams.
• Competent and organized.