Job Openings at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Kenya Revenue Authority seeks a self-driven and performance oriented individual to fill the position of Deputy Commissioner – Trade Facilitation (Authorised Economic Operator, Pre- Arrival Clearance, Remissions and Port Charter) within the Customs and Border Control Department. Reporting to the Commissioner- Customs & Border Control. The job holder will be responsible for coordinating Trade Facilitation Programme initiatives in compliance with national and international trade treaties and conventions on behalf of the Authority.

Key responsibilities of the job

1. Development and implementation of Pre-Arrival Clearance and AEO Programmes that guide the application, interpretation of Customs Laws and compliance
2. Ensure compliance with Trade Facilitation Agreements and Port Charter Commitments related to Customs management.
3. Coordination of all operational aspects of the Division that include the attainment of performance targets, administration and organisation of staff in the Division
4. Oversee and implement the development of strategies and interventions to facilitate exemptions & remissions
5. management of Remissions and Exemption regimes for the Department
6. Oversee the vetting of exemptions from the National Treasury & other institutions and process as appropriate.
7. Coordination of the duty remission scheme vetting and draft gazette notices for approval at EAC in Arusha
8. Oversee Customs bonds management in the Division 

Professional qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in a Business related discipline from a recognized university.
2. A Post Graduate Diploma in Customs Administration will be an added advantage
3. At least ten years work experience, with five being at management level

Person specifications

The ideal candidate should possess the following characteristics:

1. Strong leadership skills
2. Strategic agility and strong interpersonal skills.
3. Focused and result driven individual. 
4. High integrity
5. Team player

DEADLINE 15th March 2022

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Kenya Revenue Authority seeks a self-driven and performance oriented individual to fill the position of Deputy Commissioner – Policy and Tax Advisory within the Domestics Taxes Department. Reporting to the Commissioner of Domestic Taxes, the job holder will be responsible for providing leadership and coordination of all activities of the Policy and Tax Advisory Division.

Key responsibilities of the job

1. Development and implementation of policy and programs that guide the administration of Tax Acts for assessment and exemptions of taxes
2. Review existing tax legislations and propose amendments
3. Coordinate sector knowledge groups to ensure consistent application of laws, procedures and revenue mobilisation strategies across the Domestic Taxes Department
4. Process and validate public education messages in relation to compliance with tax laws and procedures
5. Advise the Commissioner of Domestic Taxes all matters relating to Tax Policy administration
6. Manage operational aspects of the division that include the attainment of performance targets, administration and organisation of staff in the Division

Professional qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or related discipline from a recognized university.
2. A Post Graduate Diploma in Revenue Administration will be an added advantage
3. At least ten years work experience, with five being at management level

Person specifications

The ideal candidate should possess the following characteristics:

1. Strong leadership skills
2. Analytical and problem solving skills.
3. Focused and result driven individual. 
4. High integrity
5. Team player

DEADLINE 15th March 2022

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Kenya Revenue Authority seeks a self-driven and performance oriented individual to fill the position of Deputy Commissioner – Risk Management within the Customs and Border Control Department. Reporting to the Commissioner Customs and Border Control, the job holder will be responsible for providing leadership and coordination of all activities of the Risk Management Division.

Key responsibilities of the job

1. Development and implementation of the Customs operational risk framework
2. Coordinate the consolidation of business intelligence data and analysis and maintenance of risk profiles
3. Manage the post clearance audit and debt management function
4. Establish liaison and maintain an effective working relationship with stakeholders in Government and other agencies
5. Advise the Commissioner Customs and Border Control on all matters relating to risk management for the Customs and Border Control Department
6. Manage operational aspects of the division that include the attainment of performance targets, administration and organisation of staff in the Division

Professional qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, security or related disciplines from a recognized university.
2. A Post Graduate Diploma in Tax Administration will be an added advantage
3. At least ten years work experience, with five being at management level

Person specifications

The ideal candidate should possess the following characteristics:

1. Strong leadership skills
2. Strategic agility and strong interpersonal skills.
3. Focused and result driven individual. 
4. High integrity
5. Team player

DEADLINE 15th March 2022

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Kenya Revenue Authority seeks a self-driven and performance oriented individual to fill the position of Chief Manager – Remissions & Exemptions within the Customs and Border Control Department. Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner – Trade Facilitation, the job holder will be responsible for managing the exemptions and remissions portfolio for the Customs Department.

Key responsibilities of the job

1. Development and implementation of strategies and interventions to facilitate exemptions & remissions
2. Ensure compliance checks for validity of remission submissions
3. Management of vetting of exemptions from the National Treasury & other institutions and process as appropriate.
4. Coordination of the duty remission scheme vetting and draft gazette notices for approval at EAC in Arusha
5. Coordinate attainment of intersectional performance targets and administration of staff in the Division

Professional qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in a Business related discipline from a recognized university.
2. A Post Graduate Diploma in Customs Administration will be an added advantage
3. At least seven years work experience, with three being at management level 

Person specifications

The ideal candidate should possess the following characteristics:

1. Strong leadership skills
2. Strong interpersonal skills.
3. Focused and result driven individual. 
4. High integrity
5. Good knowledge of Customs Legislation , Regulation and procedures

DEADLINE 15th March 2022

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Kenya Revenue Authority seeks a self-driven and performance oriented individual to fill the position of Chief Manager – Trade Facilitation (Authorised Economic Operator, Pre- Arrival Clearance and Port Charter) within the Customs and Border Control Department. Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner – Trade Facilitation, the job holder will be responsible for coordinating Trade Facilitation Programme and initiatives for the Authority.

Key responsibilities of the job

1. Development and implementation of Pre-Arrival Clearance and AEO Programmes that guide the application, interpretation of Customs Laws and compliance
2. Ensure compliance with existing trade  regimes(Rules of Origin)  
3. Ensure compliance with Trade Facilitation Agreements and Port Charter Commitments related to Customs management.
4. Coordination of all operational aspects of the division that include the attainment of performance targets, administration and organisation of staff in the Division 

Professional qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in a Business related discipline from a recognized university.
2. A Post Graduate Diploma in Customs Administration will be an added advantage
3. At least seven years work experience, with three being at management level

Person specifications

The ideal candidate should possess the following characteristics:

1. Strong leadership skills
2. Strategic agility and strong interpersonal skills.
3. Focused and result driven individual. 
4. High integrity
5. Team player 

DEADLINE 15th March 2022

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Kenya Revenue Authority seeks a self-driven and performance oriented individual to fill the position of Deputy Commissioner - Enforcement within the Domestic Taxes Department. Reporting to the Commissioner of Domestic Taxes, the job holder will be responsible for providing leadership and coordination of all activities of the enforcement division.

Key responsibilities of the job

1. Ensure the implementation of Policies and Programs on Enforcement
2. Development and implementation of a comprehensive annual work plan for the division
3. Manage the inventory of enforcement cases to support case decisions and completion of required case actions
4. Monitor, detect and deter trade on illicit/illegal goods in the Country
5. Liaise with other law enforcement agencies to conduct enforcement work
6. Counter, disrupt tax evasion schemes and manage related incidents
7. Advise the Commissioner of Domestic Taxes Department on all matters relating to the Enforcement Division
8. Manage operational aspects of the division that include the attainment of performance targets, administration and organisation of staff in the Division

Professional qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, security or related disciplines from a recognized university.
2. A Post Graduate Diploma in Tax Administration will be an added advantage
3. At least ten years work experience, with five being at management level

Person specifications

The ideal candidate should possess the following characteristics:

1. Strong leadership skills
2. Analytical and problem solving skills.
3. Focused and result driven individual. 
4. High integrity
5. Team player

DEADLINE 15th March 2022

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Kenya Revenue Authority seeks a self-driven and performance oriented individual to fill the position of Deputy Commissioner – Policy, International Affairs and Technical Support within the Customs and Border Control Department. Reporting to the Commissioner Customs and Border Control, the job holder will be responsible for providing leadership and coordination of all activities of the policy, international affairs and technical support division.

Key responsibilities of the job

1. Development and implementation of policy and programs that guide the application, interpretation of Customs Laws and compliance
2. Manage East Africa Community(EAC) functions and international affairs related to customs
3. Establish liaison and maintain an effective working relationship with stakeholders in Government and other agencies
4. Advise the Commissioner Customs and Border Control on all matters relating to Policy, International Affairs and Technical Support Policy Division
5. Manage operational aspects of the division that include the attainment of performance targets, administration and organisation of staff in the Division

Professional qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in a Business related discipline from a recognized university.
2. A Post Graduate Diploma in Customs Administration will be an added advantage
3. At least ten years work experience, with five being at management level

Person specifications

The ideal candidate should possess the following characteristics:

1. Strong leadership skills
2. Strategic agility and strong interpersonal skills.
3. Focused and result driven individual. 
4. High integrity
5. Team player

DEADLINE 15th March 2022

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Purpose of the job:

The Deputy Commissioner – Regional Coordination will be responsible for providing strategic oversight to all revenue collection and administrative activities any of the six Regions.

Key Responsibilities of the job:

1. Liaison and stakeholder engagements with various arms of government, county governments, border management committees and multi-agency task forces.
2. Create synergy across various departments in the Region and facilitate exchange of tax information to enhance revenue collections and service delivery.
3. Monitor and support effective revenue collection initiatives through identified strategies
4. Coordinate Brand Building Initiatives, Media Engagement, and Customer Complaints Resolution in the Region.
5. Support ease of doing business initiatives through review of process and effective deployment of staff in key critical areas to facilitate trade.
6. Manage operational aspects of the division that include the attainment of performance targets, administration and organisation of staff in the Division.

The job holder should possess the following minimum qualifications:

Academic qualification:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, security or related disciplines from a recognized university.
2. Professional qualification: A Post Graduate Diploma in Tax Administration will be an added advantage. 
3. Professional experience: At least ten years work experience, with five being at senior management level. 

DEADLINE 15th March 2022

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Purpose of the job:

The Deputy Commissioner – Regional Operations, West of Nairobi will be responsible for providing leadership and coordination of the West of Nairobi tax service station.

Key Responsibilities of the job:

1. Development and implementation of programs and work plans to deliver strategic intent of KRA within the tax service station.
2. Lead revenue collection and tax payer base expansion activities.
3. Coordinate and mobilize revenue collection operations to ensure the attainment of targets.
4. Provide technical guidance and support to facilitate revenue collection.

DEADLINE 22nd March 2022

1. Advise the Commissioner of Domestic Taxes all matters relating to Tax Policy Administration.
2. Manage operational aspects of the division that include the attainment of performance targets, administration and organisation of staff in the Division.

The job holder should possess the following minimum qualifications:

Academic qualification:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Security or related disciplines from a recognized university.
2. Professional qualification: A Post Graduate Diploma in Tax Administration will be an added advantage.
3. Professional experience: At least ten years work experience, with five being at management leve

DEADLINE 15th March 2022

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Main Purpose of Job

1.  Plan, conduct surveys - primarily designing questionnaires or supervising survey teams - and analyze and interpret the survey data. Conducting business analysis in order to providing information on trends in profitability and business activity and provide actionable recommendations to the management.
2. Control of Resources
3. Statistical and data analysis software
4. Budget for survey data collection

Key Performance Areas

1. Scan reports from specialized agencies, as well as newspapers, magazine, periodicals and other information sources to identify articles of interest to revenue administration;
2. Scan the macro-economic and business environment for factors that may affect tax revenue collection;
3. Identify challenges facing businesses and its impact on tax revenue
4. Developing & Review of data collection tools;
5. Administering data collection instruments for various surveys such as Business Expectation Survey, service delivery, customer and staff satisfaction survey, corruption perception surveys etc;
6. Data coding and capture;
7. Analysis of data collected on various surveys targeting;Examining and analyzing factors affecting business climate (Paying Taxes and Trading Across Border);
8. Examine and analyze policy statements on revenue collection and tax administration;
9. Review of survey reports, and Designing research questionnaires and moderator guides.

Skills and Knowledge Job Demands

Minimum Academic Requirement

1. A University Degree in economics, statistics, or a related field.
2. A Masters degree in the same field will be an added advantage
3. Specialist Training and Membership to professional Association 
4. Experience in survey design and methodology
5. Proficient in statistical packages such as Stata, Eviews, SPSS among others

Minimum Years of Relevant Experience

1. At least five (5) years of post-graduate experience in statistics, public finance, and economics with a minimum of two (2) years at entry-level management or equivalent.

Competencies

1. Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
2. Excellent writing and presentation skills
3. Collaboration skills
4. Team Player
5. Ability to influence others

DEADLINE 22nd March 2022

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Job Purpose

The job entails preparation and implementation of research agenda and engaging with stakeholders on applied research that supports tax policy and revenue administration.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities:

1. Supervise officers in the unit
2. Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
3. Prepare and implement the research agenda
4. Undertake applied research that supports business departments in fulfilling their mandates
5. Prepare quarterly revenue review reports
6. Support the activities of the macro working group, the EARATC and other stakeholders
7. Participate in the dissemination of research findings.
8. Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and/or Statistics
2. Masters degree in Economics and/or Statistics will be an added advantage
3. Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
4. Membership of relevant professional body

Previous relevant work experience required.

1. Should have served as a Research Officer for at least 3 years

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

1. Advanced data analysis skills
2. People management skills
3. Results driven and analytical
4. Strong decision-making skills
5. Excellent communication skills
6. Good interpersonal skills
7. Technological ability
8. Tax business understanding

DEADLINE 22nd March 2022

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Main Purpose of Job

To facilitate risk assessment and analysis for appropriate interventions of identified risks to revenue; Domestic Taxes and Customs and Border Control Departments.

Key Performance Areas

1. Supervise officers performing risk assessment and identification activities on a day to day basis
2. Planning analysis of “Macro” and operational Business Impact Analysis and to prioritize response within revenue departments Customs and Border Control and Domestic Taxes.
3. Maintain contact and interaction with databases for functional for operations to identify and monitor risks for Customs & Border Control and Domestic Taxes.
4. Follow-up any identified remedial actions for purposes of continuous improvement of risk identification and monitoring in Revenue.
5. Risk identification relating to Business and Trade data to identify risks, threats and exposures for Revenue.
6. Any other duties assigned by the Manager.

Minimum Academic Requirement

1. University degree in a Business Related field, e.g. Economics Accounting / Finance
2. Diploma in  revenue administration such as Domestic Taxes and Customs & Border Control  is an added advantage
3. Specialist Training and Membership to Professional Association
4. Professional membership of a Professional Body.
5. Membership to Professional Institution on Risk is an added advantage.

Minimum Years of Relevant Experience

1. Have at least 3 years’ experience in supervising or leading a team in an organization
2. Experience in handling risk management in an operational area in an organization.

Competencies

1. High level of integrity and analytical skills
2. Good oral and written Communication Skills
3. Interpersonal and effective communication skills
4. Presentation and facilitation skills
5. Results oriented
6. Team player
7. Strategic Thinker

DEADLINE 22nd March 2022