Jobs at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Job Purpose

This role is responsible for staff and stakeholder sensitization/awareness creation on Ethics and Integrity.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Training, sensitization and awareness  creation on corruption, integrity and ethical  practices to KRA staff and stakeholders
• Assisting in the development and production of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials and dissemination to stakeholders.
• Implements training of CPC members, IAO,training Curriculum
• Collect and process Training/sensitization feedback
• Preparation of training and sensitization reports on monthly and quarterly basis
• Implement stakeholder engagement programme
• Dissemination and Updating of the training/sensitization materials in the kra hub/iknow platform

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

Academic qualifications

•  A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Mass communication, Journalism and  any other related degree from a recognized university

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Trained on Integrity assurance programme

Previous relevant work experience required.

• At least three (3) Years relevant work experience.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Excellent decision-making capabilities
• Honesty and Integrity of character
• Excellent planning & organizational skills
• Resilient, focused and results oriented
• Excellent oral and written communication,
• Public speaking and presentation skills
• Motivated, dynamic & dedicated team player
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships

Closing: 23 July 2022

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Job Purpose

This role is responsible for conducting tactical operations that involves integrity testing and rapid response operations to deter staff from engaging in corruption and unethical behavior by proactively responding to reported integrity issues that negatively affects the Authority’s mandate.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Conducting tactical operations to mitigate corruption and unethical behaviour by staff.
• Undertaking integrity testing programme and rapid response operations in teams.
• Involvement in proactive detection, disruption and interventions to address corruption activities before they occur and thereafter recommend for the necessary remedial actions.
• Compiling of operational plans and reports as per the set procedures.
• Presentation of cases before disciplinary committee/ Courts
• Coordinate quality assurance programs including internal audit, quality management system audits as well as monitoring implementation of audit recommendations for departmental compliance with ISO requirements and procedures/policies
• Assist in development of a section budget, procurement plan and annual training plan for skills enhancement and efficient service delivery

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

Academic qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Law, social sciences or related field from a recognized institution.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Training in investigation of corruption, economic crimes/ fraud
• Training in intelligence/surveillance will be an added advantage

Previous relevant work experience required.

• At least three (3 years’ experience in corruption/fraud/economic crimes investigations

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• People management skills
• Risk management and analysis
• Results driven and analytical
• Strong decision-making skills
• High level of Integrity
• Excellent communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Technological ability
• Process management
• Tax business understanding
• Tax fraud and investigation
• Tax legislation

Closing: 23 July 2022

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Job Purpose

This role is responsible for investigations of corruption/economic crimes /fraud and other aspects of unethical conduct perpetuated by the Authority’s staff. 

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Coordinate quality Assurance programs including internal audit, quality management system audits as well as monitoring implementation of audit recommendations for departmental compliance with ISO requirements and procedures/policies

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Assist in development of a section budget, procurement plan and annual training plan for skills enhancement and efficient service delivery
• Preliminary development and assessment of information on reported or identified breaches of code of conduct.
• Conducting of internal investigations on corruption/fraud/economic crimes and other unethical conduct perpetuated by staff
• Prepare comprehensive investigation reports for management
• Presentation of the disciplinary cases before the disciplinary committee or before court where necessary

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

Academic qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Law, social sciences or related field from a recognized institution.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Training in investigation of corruption, economic crimes/ fraud
• Training in intelligence/surveillance will be an added advantage

Previous relevant work experience required.

• At least three (3) years’ work experience in corruption/fraud/economic crimes investigations

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• People management skills
• Risk management and analysis
• Results driven and analytical
• Strong decision-making skills
• High level of integrity
• Excellent communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Technological ability
• Process management
• Tax business understanding
• Tax fraud and investigation
• Tax legislation

Closing: 23 July 2022

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Job Purpose

This role is responsible for development and  Analysis of Integrity Policies within the Authority

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Development of new integrity policies in line with the anticorruption legal framework
• Review and domestication of the Anti-Corruption legal framework in the Authority
• Conduct Staff sensitization on Integrity policies
• Monitoring, evaluation and reporting on compliance to Integrity Policies
• Analysis of the impact of anti-corruption policies and strategies in the Authority
• Benchmarking on best practices on ethics policy development and analysis
• Day-to-day operations, supervision of performance of staff in the unit
• Facilitate implementation of the work plans for the following corporate initiatives in the unit: Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk Management.

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

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics and statistics, Law and  any other related degree from a recognized university

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Trained on Integrity Assurance Officers course

Previous relevant work experience required.

• At least four (4) years’ relevant work experience one (1) of which should be at Supervisory role.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Honesty and integrity of character.
• Excellent decision-making capabilities
• Analytical skills
• Excellent planning & organizational skills
• Resilient, focused and results oriented
• Excellent oral and written communication,
• Public speaking and presentation skills
• Motivated, dynamic & dedicated team player
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships

Closing: 25 July 2022

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Job Purpose

This role is responsible for implementation of all forms of Automatic exchange of information related to the Exchange of Information function and Data Analytics.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Automatic Exchange of Information process as per the manual and international standards for AEOI
• Facilitate the Country-by-Country Reporting process
• Provide the requisite data analysis on information received for dissemination to departments
• Coordinate implementation of Common Reporting Standard (CRS) in collection and maintenance of data by the financial institutions
• Coordinate Automatic Exchange of Information peer reviews and implementation of review recommendations
• Facilitate the Action 5 BEPS and Country-by-Country Reporting peer reviews and implementation of recommendations
• Facilitate the FATCA process
• Analyze AEOI legislation, keeping abreast of emerging trends and prepare relevant recommendations
• Facilitate AEOI engagements with relevant stakeholders

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Assist in preparation of a comprehensive training program for the relevant stakeholders and assist in coordinating capacity building activities in the area of AEOI
• Identify gaps in staffing and training within the team for and make recommendations to the Manager
• Provide support for automation of the EOI function
• Prepare reports and statistics for management meetings
• People and Resource management

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

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, public policy, Finance, Economics or other related field
• Training on EOI and other relevant courses
• Demonstrated experience in EOI.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Possession of relevant professional qualification(s) is an added advantage;

Previous relevant work experience required.

• At least four (4) years’ experience working in KRA with least 1 year experience handling international tax or related field at a supervisory level.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Effective Negotiation skills.
• Focused and results oriented.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent knowledge of international tax issues and tax legislation
• Organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent computer skills
• Effective problem solving and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results through team work
• Excellent research capability
• Demonstrated high level of integrity.

Closing: 25 July 2022

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Job Purpose

This role is responsible for overseeing supervision of the investigators carrying out lifestyle investigation, staff vetting and background checks in the unit.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assist in development, review and implementation of frameworks, policies & procedures for Vetting & Lifestyle Audit unit.
• Review of prepared preliminary investigation reports to identify cases for Lifestyle Audit
• Oversee Collection & evaluation of information that will enable assessment of whether the lifestyle of the officer is consistent with the known sources of income.
• Oversee surveillance, identification and Asset tracing activities in respect of lifestyle audit process.
• Liaise with relevant Multi- agencies e.g. Asset Recovery Agencies/ EACC, ODPP for purpose of safeguarding and preserving illegally acquired assets.
• Supervise identification of other criminal actors/ associates and new leads during Lifestyle Audit process and guide investigators
• Collaborate with other relevant agencies for collection of data and information relating to lifestyle audits.
• Review completed Lifestyle Audit cases with necessary recommendations to the Manager for appropriate action.
• Perform any other function as may be assigned by the Manager Audit and Asset tracing

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Carry out day-to-day operations and supervision of staff in the unit
• Facilitate implementation of the work plans for the following corporate initiatives in the unit: Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk Management.
• Facilitate initiatives to improve ethics, culture and facilitate change management in the unit.

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

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Law, Social Sciences, Finance or Commerce from a recognized university.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Ethics, Certificate in Criminal/Fraud Investigations.

Previous relevant work experience required.

• Four (4) years of progressive work experience with one (1) at supervisory role.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• People management skills
• Risk management and analysis
• Results driven and analytical
• Strong decision-making skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Technological ability
• Process management
• Tax business understanding
• Tax fraud and investigation
• Tax legislation

Closing: 25 July 2022

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Job Purpose

This role is responsible for overseeing supervision of investigators in development of profiles for lifestyle audit case. 

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

Tasks and outputs:

• Assist in development, review and implementation of frameworks, policies & procedures for vetting and Lifestyle Audit Unit
• Allocate and supervise development of profiles for subjects under investigations.
• Oversee carrying out of financial analysis relating to lifestyle Audits by investigators to enhance objectivity in reports.
• Carry out periodic updates, analysis and presentation of technical reports in relation to lifestyle audit cases to senior management.
• Ensure investigators observe timelines as per procedure manual and service level agreement when conducting their investigations.
• Utilization of data sources and methodologies to support optimum usage of information received from internal/external to facilitate closure of cases.
• Reviewing of completed profiles and making necessary recommendations to the Manager for appropriate action.
• Perform any other function as may be assigned by the Manager- profile development

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Carry out day-to-day operations and supervision of staff in the unit
• Facilitate implementation of the work plans for the following corporate initiatives in the unit: Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk Management.
• Facilitate initiatives to improve ethics, culture and facilitate change management in the unit.

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

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Commerce or related disciplines from a recognized university.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Training in either Criminal investigation, surveillance, Fraud, Asset tracking and Ethics
• Four (4) years of progressive work experience with one (1) at supervisory role.
• At least 3 years of Fraud/Financial investigations/asset tracing & recovery in a reputable organization.
• Should a member of a professional body recognized in Kenya

 Competencies required for this Role

• Demonstrated high level of integrity.
• Resilience and resourceful.
• Excellent supervisory skills.
• Attentive to details.
• Open minded and flexible in thought and tactics
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Closing: 25 July 2022

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Job Purpose

This role is responsible for implementing the framework for Customs & Excise intelligence analysis and converting intelligence briefs/summaries into profiles/reports for review and approval. 

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Implementation of policies, procedures and frameworks to facilitate the process of Customs & Excise intelligence analysis and production
• Reviewing the Supervisor’s performance targets on a regular basis and provide support in achieving the targets.
• Other roles as may be tasked by the Manager, Customs & Excise Intelligence analysis and production.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Day-to-day operations, supervision of performance and development of staff in the unit.
• Generate unit work plans and strategies with the team and forward to the manager for review and approval.
• Identify sectors, industries and other risk areas requiring analysis and reporting relating to Customs & Excise
• Manage analysis of field intelligence briefs and summaries shared by the Intelligence Collection sections.
• Review of critical KRA Customs/Excise systems and procedures likely to cause revenue risks and prepare management report for action
• Review the completeness of intelligence briefs/reports and identifying Information gaps for further collection.
• Ensure quality of the intelligence output and disseminate appropriately for action or information
• Review intelligence profiles/tactical/strategic/system review reports from supervisors and officers for review and approval
• Identify training needs, and recommend officers for training in the relevant courses.
• Undertake management and operational reporting
• Implement work plans for corporate initiatives in the unit including: Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk Management.
• Implement the unit work plan and budget.
• Promote initiatives to improve ethics, culture and facilitate change management in the unit.

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

Academic qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, social sciences, Information Technology, Business from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in relevant fields is an added advantage.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Possession of relevant professional qualification(s), Membership in Management professional bodies, Intelligence Management and Post Graduate degree in Customs is an added advantage.

Previous relevant work experience required.

• At least four (4) years progressive work experience in the areas of taxation, risk management or intelligence management
• At least one (1) year at supervisory role

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Demonstrated Knowledge in analysis.
• Leadership and people management skills
• Technological ability
• Risk management and analysis
• Emotional skills and intelligence.
• Possess good organization, planning and analytical skills.
• Focused and result oriented individual.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated high level of integrity.

Closing: 25 July 2022

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Job Purpose

This role is responsible for coordinating collection of both Customs & Domestic Tax intelligence from various sources and converting it into intelligence briefs/summaries, for purposes of submission to the Analysis & Production section. The role is also responsible for developing and implementing effective intelligence gathering frameworks and strategies geared towards enhancing revenue collection.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies, procedures and frameworks to facilitate the process of Customs and Domestic tax intelligence collection.
• Develop strategies, objectives and implement work plans for Customs and domestic tax Intelligence collection.
• Identify training needs, training partners and recommend officers for training in the relevant courses.
• Identify appropriate resources; financial, technical and human, for efficient Customs and domestic tax intelligence collection.
• Setting and reviewing the unit’s performance targets on a regular basis and provide support in achieving the targets.
• Manage the process of recruitment of quality informants/informers to ensure reliability and accuracy of information received.
• Other roles as may be tasked by the Chief Manager, Intelligence Collection- Western & Rift Valley Region.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Day-to-day operations, supervision of performance and development of staff in the unit.
• Develop and implement unit work plans and strategies with the team and forward to the manager for review and approval.
• Co-ordinate identification of sectors, industries and other risk areas requiring intelligence collection relating to Customs and domestic taxes
• Manage the activities of field intelligence officers/supervisors to ensure adequate collection of intelligence for improved quality of intelligence.
• Review field intelligence briefs and summaries for dissemination to the Analysis and Production office.
• Ensure quality of the intelligence output and disseminate appropriately for action.
• Co-ordinate covert operations with multi-agency teams to curb tax evasion/illicit trade as assigned by the Chief Manager.
• Generate/Review tactical/operational reports on emerging tax evasion schemes.
• Undertake management and operational reporting
• Implement work plans for corporate initiatives in the unit including: Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk Management.
• Promote initiatives to improve ethics, culture and facilitate change management in the unit.

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

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Law, Public Administration, Management, International Relations, Economics, Business, Finance or related disciplines from a recognized University.
• Master’s degree in relevant fields is an added advantage.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Possession of relevant professional qualification(s), Membership in Management professional bodies and Post Graduate degree in Tax & Customs Administration is an added advantage.

Previous relevant work experience required.

• At least five (5) years’ progressive work experience in the areas of taxation, risk management or intelligence management.
• At least two (2) years in a leadership role.
• Experience in a financial sector will provide an added advantage.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Demonstrated Knowledge in intelligence collection.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Emotional skills and intelligence.
• Possess good organization and planning skills.
• Focused and result oriented individual.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated high level of integrity
• Able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with multi-agency stakeholders.

Closing: 25 July 2022

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Job Purpose

This role is responsible for coordinating collection of both Customs & Domestic Tax intelligence from various sources and converting it into intelligence briefs/summaries, for purposes of submission to the Analysis & Production section. The role is also responsible for developing and implementing effective intelligence gathering frameworks and strategies geared towards enhancing revenue collection.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies, procedures and frameworks to facilitate the process of Customs and Domestic tax intelligence collection.
• Develop strategies, objectives and implement work plans for Customs and domestic tax Intelligence collection.
• Identify training needs, training partners and recommend officers for training in the relevant courses.
• Identify appropriate resources; financial, technical and human, for efficient Customs and domestic tax intelligence collection.
• Setting and reviewing the unit’s performance targets on a regular basis and provide support in achieving the targets.
• Manage the process of recruitment of quality informants/informers to ensure reliability and accuracy of information received.
• Other roles as may be tasked by the Chief Manager, Intelligence Collection- Western & Rift Valley Region.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Day-to-day operations, supervision of performance and development of staff in the unit.
• Develop and implement unit work plans and strategies with the team and forward to the manager for review and approval.
• Co-ordinate identification of sectors, industries and other risk areas requiring intelligence collection relating to Customs and domestic taxes
• Manage the activities of field intelligence officers/supervisors to ensure adequate collection of intelligence for improved quality of intelligence.
• Review field intelligence briefs and summaries for dissemination to the Analysis and Production office.
• Ensure quality of the intelligence output and disseminate appropriately for action.
• Co-ordinate covert operations with multi-agency teams to curb tax evasion/illicit trade as assigned by the Chief Manager.
• Generate/Review tactical/operational reports on emerging tax evasion schemes.
• Undertake management and operational reporting
• Implement work plans for corporate initiatives in the unit including: Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk Management.
• Promote initiatives to improve ethics, culture and facilitate change management in the unit.

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

Academic qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Law, Public Administration, Management, International Relations, Economics, Business, Finance or related disciplines from a recognized University.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Possession of relevant professional qualification(s), Membership in Management professional bodies and Post Graduate degree in Tax & Customs Administration is an added advantage.

Previous relevant work experience required.

• At least five (4) years’ progressive work experience in the areas of taxation, risk management or intelligence management.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Demonstrated Knowledge in intelligence collection.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Emotional skills and intelligence.
• Possess good organization and planning skills.
• Focused and result oriented individual.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated high level of integrity
• Able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with multi-agency stakeholders.

Closing: 25 July 2022

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Job Purpose

This role is responsible for mainstreaming Ethics and Integrity through effective education policies programs and strategies, staff training and awareness and spearheading collaboration & partnership with local, regional and international agencies on ethics matters.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks 

• Develop and implement effective staff outreach program on integrity
• Facilitate training, sensitization and awareness creation on corruption, integrity and ethical practices to KRA staff and stakeholders
• Development and production of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials and dissemination to stakeholders.
• Implementation of CPC members and IAO Curriculum
• Developing and implementation of an effective feedback mechanism on Education and Awareness Programs.
• Facilitation of the implementation of the GKPSM
• Monitoring and reporting on training and sensitization/Awareness statistics
• Development and implementation of stakeholder engagement programme.

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

Academic qualifications

•  A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Mass communication, Journalism and any other related degree from a recognized university.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Trained on Integrity Assurance

Previous relevant work experience required.

• At least four (4) years’ relevant work experience one (1) of which should be at Supervisory role.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Excellent decision-making capabilities
• Honesty and Integrity of character
• Excellent planning & organizational skills
• Resilient, focused and results oriented
• Excellent oral and written communication,
• Public speaking and presentation skills
• Motivated, dynamic & dedicated team player
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships

Closing: 25 July 2022

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Job Purpose 

This role is responsible for coordinating teams involved in Internal investigations to deter staff from engaging in corruption and unethical behavior which negatively affects the Authority’s mandate.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Coordination of internal investigations to mitigate corruption and unethical behavior by staff
• Lead teams in undertaking internal investigations process
• Ensure proper proactive detection, disruption and interventions are timely undertaken to address corruption activities before they occur and thereafter recommend for the necessary disciplinary action

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Ensure regular and timely performance reporting as well as the development of division’s business processes in alignment with KRA’s corporate plan.
• Identifying and developing staff capacity building needs in order to enhance their performance.
• Ensuring plans and reports for internal investigations are compiled as per the set procedures
• Identifying resources required for internal investigations for effective running process.
• Day-to-day operations and supervision of staff in the unit
• Facilitate implementation of the work plans for the following corporate initiatives in the unit: Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk Management.
• Facilitate initiatives to improve ethics, culture and facilitate change management in the unit.

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

Academic qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Law, social sciences or related field from a recognized institution.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Training in investigation of corruption, economic crimes/ fraud
• Training in intelligence/surveillance will be an added advantage

Previous relevant work experience required.

• At least four (4) years’ of work experience in corruption/fraud/economic crimes investigations
• At least one (1) year at a supervisory role
• Experience in prosecution of internal disciplinary matters

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• People management skills
• Risk management and analysis
• Results driven and analytical
• Strong decision-making skills
• High level of Integrity
• Excellent communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Technological ability
• Process management
• Tax business understanding
• Tax fraud and investigation
• Tax legislation

Closing: 25 July 2022