Ongoing Recruitment at Kenya Revenue Authority (PART 1)

The position is at Deputy Commissioner level with the following key mandates:

• Provide strategic leadership for the prosecutorial function
• Establish effective organisational and administrative processes to support prosecution
• Establish effective liaison with other national and international criminal prosecution agencies
• Develop effective prosecution policies anchored on best practice national and international norms.
• Spearhead the formulation of legislation to support effective prosecution
• Nurture competent human resource to support effective prosecution

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Law from an accredited university
• Evidence of professional certification either in Law or Criminal Prosecution
• Higher degree and professional tax training will be considered as added advantages

Work Experience:

• Minimum seven (7) years relevant working experience in handling prosecutorial functions, three (3) of which must be at senior level

Skills Required:

• High degree of ethical conduct
• Leadership and business acumen
• Organizational, business and environmental awareness
• Conceptual and analytical skills
• Interpersonal and people management skills
• Verbal and written communication skills

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Grade: KRA ‘ 4’

Department: Internal Audit

Division: Information Systems

Section / Unit: Data Analytics

Reports to: Assistant Manager - Data Analytics

Job Purpose:

The job holder is responsible as a Team member for carrying outdata analytics to facilitate identification of emerging risks, errors frauds or misuse for risk assessment and planning of audits

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute data analytics designed to provide assessment of internal control processes and operational performance, in accordance with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Audit as set forth by the IIA, and department standards.
• Assist in preparing detailed plans for performing data analytics including the identification of key risks and controls, determination of analytic objectives, development of an appropriate analytic program and make necessary recommends for staff and budget to complete the project
• Prepare audit working papers documenting the result of reviews of assigned activities and recommended management action.
• Prepare under minimal supervision draft audit findings on results of the data analytics..
• Carrying out ad hoc special assignments and investigations

Academic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Mathematics, Information Technology, Law

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies:

• Diploma in data management and analytics
• Membership of ISACA, IIA, ACFE

Work experience required:

• At least 2 years work operational experience with adequate working knowledge in an environment that provides exposure to fraud and forensics audit techniques

Skills/ Competencies:

• Organizational skills
• Computer proficient
• High level of integrity
• Ability to understand business processes and good awareness of functional relationships.
• Ability to apply audit standards through practical application
• Understanding and ability to apply risk and control concepts.
• Analytical skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent relationship management skills.

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Grade: KRA ‘ 4’

Department: Internal Audit

Division: Information Systems

Section / Unit: Information Systems

Reports to: Assistant Manager -Information Security

Job Purpose:

The job holder is responsible for carrying out review of the Authority’s Information System security to ensure technology in place and system controls are adequate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute corporate Information System (IS) and related security audits designed to provide assessment of internal control processes and operational performance, in accordance with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Audit as set forth by the IIA, and department standards.
• Assist in preparing detailed plans for performing individual audits including the identification of key risks and controls, determination of audit objectives, development of an appropriate audit program and make necessary recommends for staff and budget to complete the project
• Prepare audit work papers documenting the result of reviews of assigned activities and recommended management action.
• Review of internal controls and security of systems under development, new and off the shelf information systems.
• Review of internal controls on IT Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans
• Prepare under minimal supervision draft audit findings on assessment of systems, processes and operations, and management’s planned corrective actions.
• Assist in development of the Departmental risk register with regard to performance of IS audits
• Carrying out ad hoc special assignments and investigations

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Mathematics, Information Technology
• Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies:
• Certification as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Part II,
• Membership of ISACA or IIA

Work experience required:

• A minimum of one year operational IT audit experience in an environment that provides exposure to sophisticated information systems audit techniques, network security, technology infrastructure, software development, project management, or a related field
• Knowledge of Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology, Accepted Auditing Standards, Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing. Skills/ Competencies:
• Analytical skills
• Organisational skills
• Computer proficient
• High level of integrity.
• Ability to understand business processes and good awareness of functional relationships of Departments within the Authority.
• Ability to apply audit standards through practical application.
• Understanding and ability to apply risk and control concepts.
• Supervisory skills.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent relationship management skills.

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Grade: KRA ‘ 4’

Department: Internal Audit

Division: Quality Compliance

Section / Unit: Risk Management

Reports to: Assistant Manager- Risk Management

Job Purpose:

The job holder is responsible for carrying out reviews of the Internal control system, Governance and Risk management processes and oversees audit staff during audits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execution of a comprehensive audit plan based upon risk assessment, management’s goals and objectives, and the requirements of the Board Audit Committee.
• Perform Risk management reviews designed to provide assessment of internal control processes and operational performance, in accordance with department and professional standards.
• Assist in preparing detailed plans for performing individual audits including the identification of key risks and controls, determination of audit objectives, development of an appropriate audit program and make necessary recommends for staff and budget to complete the project
• Review departments risk registers e) Review Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans
• Document workings on audit tests carried out in Audit Management System (Teammate).
• Prepare audit working papers documenting the result of reviews of assigned activities and recommended management action.
• Prepare under minimal supervision draft audit findings on assessment of systems, processes and operations, and management’s planned corrective actions.
• Carrying out ad hoc special assignments and investigations

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Mathematics, Information Technology, financial analysis, insurance or banking.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• CIA II,CPA II or CISA
• Certification in risk management assurance (IIA), Certification in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)
• Membership of Institute of Risk Management (IRM), PMI, ICPAK, ISACA or IIA

Work experience required:

• At least 2 years work experience, in an environment that provides exposure to risk management and assurance, governance and control self-assessment
• Understanding of concepts related to Risk management and business continuity

Skills/ Competencies:

• Analytical skills
• Organisational skills
• Computer proficient
• High level of integrity.
• Ability to understand business processes and good awareness of functional relationships of Departments within the Authority.
• Ability to apply audit standards through practical application.
• Understanding and ability to apply risk and control concepts.
• Supervisory skills.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent relationship management skills.

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Grade: KRA 6

Department: Strategy Innovation & Risk Management (S.I.R.M)

Division: International Taxation and Customs

Supervisor: Chief Manager, International Taxation and Customs

Supervisee: Assistant Manager, Treaties & International Relations Team

Job summary:

Participate in Tax Treaty negotiations and International Trade forums and prepare technical briefs.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide technical guidance in Treaty Negotiations in liaison with respective Line Departments.
• Provide technical leadership in development of appropriate Tax treaty model.
• Provide necessary strategic and innovative guidance to both internal and external stakeholders on Treaty Interpretation.
• Articulate KRA position and role of various Agencies in Trade Facilitation.
• Monitors, studies and analyses the trends and best practices in international taxation matters and prepares advisory notes;
• Attend to any other assignment related to these duties.

Academic and Professional qualifications

• University Degree, at least Upper 2nd Class Hons, in a relevant field like Finance, Economics, International Relations or Law.
• Master’s Degree in any of the above fields will be an added advantage.

Relevant work experience required

• Skills and Experience of not less than 3 years in Treaty negotiations, international trade matters or any other relevant field.
• Sound background in tax administration.
• Training on international transactions, investment and trade facilitation as well as good negotiation skills will be an added advantage.
• A good understanding of cross border transactions and schemes and how they affect taxes

Skills required

• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to function independently and on own initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong oral and written communication skills
• Good team player with high integrity.
• Team Player, Focused and result oriented.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to network effectively within and outside KRA
• Computer Literacy.

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Grade: KRA 6

Department: Strategy Innovation & Risk Management (S.I.R.M)

Division: Research, Knowledge Management & Corporate Planning (R,KM & CP)

Supervisor: Chief Manager - Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation

Supervisee: Assistant Manager - Monitoring & Evaluation

Job summary:

Ensure the Authority’s Corporate Plan is being implemented as envisaged, monitor implementation to assess achievement of set targets and provide quarterly reports to the Board and management for decision making.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate monitoring and evaluation of corporate plan and other KRA Programmes and projects
• Coordinate development of KRA Annual work plan
• Coordinate field verification exercises where necessary
• Coordinate preparation of annual and end term monitoring and evaluation reports
• Participate in development of Corporate Plan
• Various Adhoc assignments

Academic and Professional qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Business/Project Management from a recognized university.
• Computer literacy in relevant computer packages such as Microsoft Office, SPSS, and STATA.
• Specialist Training and Membership to professional Association
• Skills in project, monitoring and evaluation.
• Supervisory skills
• Member Evaluation Society of Kenya

Relevant work experience required

At least five years of post-graduate experience in Statistics, public finance, economics, business or related field with a minimum of three (3) years at managerial level

Skills required

• Good analytical skills
• Data analysis skills
• Report writing skills
• Leadership skills
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Good communication

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Grade: KRA 6

Department: Strategy Innovation & Risk Management (S.I.R.M)

Division: Laboratory and Scientific Services

Supervisor: Chief Manager, Testing Laboratory

Supervisee:

• Assistant Manager, Organic Chemicals and Products
• Assistant Manager, Polymers and Materials

Job summary:

Managing testing laboratory and provision of analytical service.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan, organize and coordinate the performance of laboratory testing activities to establish the nature and description of a wide variety of organic chemicals and related materials.
• Provide analytical and technical advisory service for supporting revenue collection, trade facilitation and enforcement activities.
• Provides motivation and direction for developing new laboratory techniques and improvement of existing techniques to enhance testing capacity.
• Develop and implement annual procurement plan and ensure effective management of inspection and testing resources.
• Prepares testing laboratory operations budget, and evaluates and recommends acquisition of equipment, supplies and services.
• Evaluate staff performance through the review of completed work assignments and initiatives, and develops training programs for laboratory scientists.
• Develop and implement quality management procedures to ensure reliable and scientifically credible test results, and safety.
• Liaising with relevant agencies and organizations on matters related to scientific research and laboratory testing.
• Prepare and reviews technical and management reports; provides expert testimony regarding laboratory test procedures, results and conclusions.
• Performing such other duties as may be assigned.

Academic and Professional qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field.
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage

Relevant work experience required

At least nine (9) years relevant experience with three (3) years at assistant manager level.

Skills required

• Excellent supervisory skills.
• Ability to plan and schedule own work and that of direct reportees.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent research skills.

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Grade: KRA 6

Department: Strategy Innovation & Risk Management (S.I.R.M)

Division: Commissioner’s Operations Office

Supervisor: Chief Manager - Commissioner’s Operations Office

Supervisee: Assistant Manager- Strategic Initiatives, Innovation & Policy

Job summary:

Supporting the department’s agenda at manager level coordinating strategic initiatives, spearheading and harnessing innovations, facilitating the development and implementation of policies and identifying specific opportunities that are aligned with KRA’s current and future strategic objectives

Key responsibilities:

• Independently identify, prioritize and successfully advocate for new opportunities to drive growth and improve revenue performance
• Managing strategic and policy initiatives being undertaken by the department
• Apply formal project management approaches by developing clear concepts, KPIs, and M&E frameworks for key initiatives
• Keeping track of business trends and current and emerging taxpayer/stakeholder needs
• Tracking relevant best practice strategies by stellar tax administrations or private sector organisations to develop an understanding of their underlying strategic focus
• Identifying and allocating resources for implementation of strategic initiatives
• Developing internal and external relationships with key stakeholders
• Critically assess KRA’s ability to implement innovative initiatives including cultural, process and structural readiness
• Planning multiple workflows and identifying ways to optimize timelines and reduce risk
• Maintain effective communication to ensure open sharing of insights and ideas
• Formulating a practical strategic innovation framework for handling new ideas from various sources and providing a formal system for rewarding innovation
• Promoting and leveraging diversity in the workplace to achieve best outcomes and a creative work environment

Academic and Professional qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Business/Commerce, Statistics or related fields

Relevant work experience required

Minimum one year experience as a Manager or 2 years as Assistant Manager

Skills required

Independent and critical decision-making and problem solving skills

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Grade: KRA 6

Department: Strategy Innovation & Risk Management (S.I.R.M)

Division: Budgets & Technical Support

Supervisor:

Chief Manager – Budgets & Technical Support

Supervisee:

• Assistant Manager – Stakeholder Engagement.
• Assistant Manager– Strategy & Policy Analysis

Job summary:

To provide necessary technical support in policy development, strategy and stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide practical guide in development of strategies in support of various Tax Programs.
• Provide expert technical support on the development of divisional improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate implementation of the policies and strategies put in place for revenue enhancement.
• Coordinate monthly performance reports on implementation of strategies monitored in the Unit.
• Provide necessary technical support to the various technical working groups appointed to help develop policy, strategy and innovation in a modern tax administration.
• Identify the key stakeholders and stakeholder groups in liaison with Marketing Department.
• Provide necessary technical support and guide to external stakeholders on areas of tax policy and taxpayer compliance support programs.
• Provide necessary support to other divisions within the department on measures put in place to support revenue mobilization strategies.
• Attend to any other assignment related to these duties.

Academic and Professional qualifications

• University Degree, Upper 2nd Class Hon, in a relevant field of Economics, Finance, Law or Accounting.
• Master’s Degree in any of the above fields will be an added advantage.

Relevant work experience required

• At least Three (3) years of experience in technical areas of Tax Administration or Economic Policy is required.
• Must have working experience in middle level management

Skills required

• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to function independently and on own initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong oral and written communication skills
• Good team player with high integrity.
• Team Player, Focused and result oriented.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to network effectively within and outside KRA.
• Computer Literacy.

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Grade:

KRA 6

Department:

Strategy Innovation & Risk Management (S.I.R.M)

Division:

Operations Office

Supervisor:

Chief Manager - Operations Office

Supervisee:

Assistant Manager- Project Coordination & Business Processes

Assistant Manager- Change Management

Job summary:

Responsible for the development and delivery of Business Transformation across the Department to ensure delivery of quality front line services and maximise customer satisfaction in the most cost-effective and efficient manner.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinate development and implementation of the departmental Transformation Agenda.
• Program and Portfolio Management and oversight for Projects at the departmental Level.
• Change Management at the departmental level and liaison to the Corporate Change Management Function.
• Communication and sensitization on Transformation at the departmental level.
• Business Process Management for the department including enhancement, Reengineering and measurement of the performance of business processes.
• Transformation Budget management including preparation of the departmental transformation budget, tracking expenditure and reporting on budget.
• Documentation and proper management of records related to transformation at the departmental level.
• Secretariat for assigned Transformation Project Board
• Lead and coordinate innovation activities at the departmental
• To work with Transformation Leadership Office to embed service transformation in the organisation, working to achieve a culture of continuous improvement.

Academic and Professional qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in project management or related fields
• Proven experience of project management eg. PRINCE II and effective change management.

Relevant work experience required

Minimum of one (1) year experience at a Manager level or 2 years as Assistant Manager

Skills required

• Experience leading business transformation and programme and project management in large complex private, public or voluntary sector organizations.
• Evidence of successful delivery of large scale change programs that have realized savings and service improvements for the organization
• Proven experience in using technology to improve business outcomes
• Experience in employee engagement and influencing staff, senior managers, Members and stakeholders, to achieve organizational outcomes.

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Grade: KRA 5

Department: Strategy Innovation & Risk Management (S.I.R.M)

Division: Customs Policy

Supervisor: Manager – Customs

Supervisee: Supervisors – Customs Policy Team

Job summary:

Participate in KRA’s Legislative agenda and in its effective implementation.

Key responsibilities:

• Represent KRA position and role of various Agencies in Trade Facilitation.
• Provide technical support on customs tax laws.
• Analyse policy gaps on customs laws and regulations
• Conduct research and surveys on customs tax administration.
• Participate and facilitate stakeholder working groups on customs.
• Attend to any other assignment related to these duties.

Academic and Professional qualifications

• University Degree, at least Upper 2nd Class Hons, in a relevant field like Finance, Economics or Law.
• A Master Degree will be an added advantage.

Relevant work experience required

• At least 3 years of experience in relevant technical field.
• Must have working experience in middle level position.

Skills required

• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong oral and written communication skills
• Team player, Focused and result oriented with high integrity.
• Ability to work odd hours and under pressure.
• Computer Literate.

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Grade: KRA 5

Department: Strategy Innovation & Risk Management (S.I.R.M)

Division: Research, Knowledge Management & Corporate Planning (R,KM & CP)

Supervisor: Manager - Customs Statistics

Job summary:

Developing data analysis and reporting capabilities and continuously monitoring performance and quality through analysing and reporting KRA’s big data for the sole purpose of informing the decision making process.

Key responsibilities:

• Identify and maintain key data sets (summaries) on Customs revenue and related data both from within KRA systems and without (i.e., KNBS, KPA, Treasury, CBK, regulatory bodies, IMF, World Bank, WTO, etc)
• Undertake comprehensive sectorial analysis (deploying common external tariff classification, Direction of Trade (DoT) analysis, etc), using both quantitative and qualitative analytical methods,
• Identify and maintain engagement with key external stakeholders based on identified KRA Customs data needs,
• Engage with the Corporate Data Office (CDO) team to ensure that all external data requirements are adequately provided for - by precisely defining the required data fields, frequency for updates, etc,
• From sectorial analysis undertaken, identify and propose Customs tax policy measures for consideration during the budget making process,
• Assist the research section in coming up with both proactive and reactive research areas (based on sectorial analysis), including provision of requisite data
• Participate in the preparation of the Statistical bulletin, Annual revenue report and Trade reports,
• Participate in the formulation of strategy to guide in developing Corporate and operational plans.

Academic and Professional qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Economics or Business related field from a recognized university.
• Master’s Degree from a recognized university in Statistics and Economics is an added advantage.
• Computer literacy in relevant computer packages such as Microsoft Office, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) or other relevant statistical analysis packages.

Relevant work experience required

At least 3 years’ experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis activities (surveys, assessments, monitoring, evaluations, and impact analysis)

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Grade: KRA 5

Department: Strategy Innovation & Risk Management (S.I.R.M)

Division: Research, Knowledge Management & Corporate Planning (R,KM & CP)

Supervisor: Manager - Domestic Taxes Statistics

Job summary:

Developing data analysis and reporting capabilities and continuously monitoring performance and quality through analysing and reporting KRA’s big data for the sole purpose of informing the decision making process.

Key responsibilities:

• Identify and maintain key data sets on Domestic Taxes revenue and its related components,
• Coordinate the preparation of revenue performance reports (as per provided timelines) to management, Board, The National Treasury, and other identified stakeholders on defined timelines,
• Prepare the Domestic taxes revenue target as provided in the ‘Estimates of Revenue Grants and Loans’ from The National Treasury,
• Coordinate preparation of target spreads on a monthly, quarterly and weekly basis taking into consideration seasonal trends defined by due dates and historical trends,
• Undertake adjustment/ re-spreading of the Domestic Taxes revenue target taking into account the noted shortfalls as and when they occur,
• Oversee the analysis of the effect of policy statements on Domestic Taxes revenue collection and tax administration,
• Prepare regular and accurate revenue projections (based on trends) in a timely manner,
• Engage with the Corporate Data Office (CDO) to ensure regular update/ improvement to the data marts (and performance dashboards),
• Assist the research section in improving the KRA revenue forecasting model, including provision of requisite data as may be needed,
• Continuously liaise with the internal stakeholders (M&E and DTD) to develop and review Key Performance Indicators (KPI),
• Participate in the preparation of the Statistical bulletin and Annual revenue report,
• Participate in the formulation of strategy to guide in developing Corporate and operational plans.

Academic and Professional qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Economics or Business related field from a recognized university.
• Master’s Degree from a recognized university in Statistics and Economics is an added advantage.
• Computer literacy in relevant computer packages such as Microsoft Office, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences

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Grade:

KRA 5

Department:

Strategy Innovation & Risk Management (S.I.R.M)

Division:

Research, Knowledge Management & Corporate Planning (R,KM & CP)

Supervisor:

Chief Manager – Knowledge Management

Job summary:

Responsible for the personalisation strategy by overseeing the knowledge sharing strategy/initiatives or programmes to institutionalize knowledge management practices.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee the people aspect of knowledge management strategy/initiatives and programmes such as communities of practice and networks.
• Coordination and organization of organization-wide knowledge management awareness programme.
• Assist in creating and overseeing the knowledge retention and transfer initiative.
• Assisting in creating and implementing knowledge management policy and strategic plan.
• Design, implementation, and management of communities of practice and knowledge-sharing networks;
• Coordination of knowledge-sharing-related monitoring & evaluation and reporting efforts.
• Lead drafting and implementation of KM communication plan.
• Promote knowledge sharing in the organizational processes and systems through the implementation of the communities of practice.
• Lead the creation of awareness and engagement programmes on knowledge management to ensure uptake.
• Initiate strategic partnerships with departments and business units to support the implementation of KM initiatives.
• Lead the capture of knowledge needs analysis from departments aligned to KM.
• Facilitates seamless knowledge sharing across the organization’s departments.
• Interacts regularly with operations colleagues to ensure continuous capturing, managing, and sharing of critical knowledge in the organization.
• Assist in development of knowledge-sharing-related budgets.
• Coordination of quality control and timely validation of knowledge assets for uploading in iKnow platform.
• Give updates on issues related to quality assurance

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Grade:

KRA 5

Department:

Strategy Innovation & Risk Management (S.I.R.M)

Division:

Research, Knowledge Management & Corporate Planning (R,KM & CP)

Supervisor:

Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation

Supervisee:

Supervisor, Monitoring and Evaluation

Job summary:

Responsible for preparing, implementation and reporting on the KRA’s Monitoring and Evaluation Framework as well as ensuring the Authority’s Programmes and projects are being implemented as envisaged.

Key responsibilities:

• Monitoring and Evaluation of KRA’s Corporate Plan:
• Preparation of data collection and reporting templates
• Preparation of the Corporate Plan’s quarterly Balanced Score Card (BSC) report and monitoring and evaluation reports
• Dissemination of M&E reports
• Monitoring and Evaluation of KRA Annual work plan for the Corporate Plan
• Preparation of annual and end term monitoring and evaluation reports
• Coordinate field evaluation exercises where necessary to verify corporate plan implementation status
• Participate in development of corporate plan
• Draft chapter on implementation of previous plan
• Develop the balanced score card section
• Various Adhoc assignments
• Academic and Professional qualifications
• Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences or related field from a recognised university
• Computer literacy in relevant computer packages such as Microsoft Office, Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), STATA, or other statistical analysis packages.

Relevant work experience required

5 years’ experience at supervisory role

Skills required

• Excellent writing skills sufficient to draft professional reports and correspondence that is clear and concise.
• Strong organizational skills to work independently and to prioritize a heavy workload under the pressure of competing assignments.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.

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Grade:

KRA 5

Department:

Strategy Innovation & Risk Management (S.I.R.M)

Division:

Research, Knowledge Management & Corporate Planning (R,KM & CP)

Supervisor:

Manager – Research and Tax Modelling

Supervisee:

Supervisor – Research & Tax Modelling

Job summary:

At this level, the incumbent will be charged with the responsibility of research and tax modelling and dissemination of research findings.

Key responsibilities:

• Supervise the preparation and implementation of the research agenda in consultation with stakeholders
• Supervise the preparation of quarterly revenue review reports
• Participate in the activities of the macro working group, the East African Revenue Authorities Technical Committee (EARATC) and other stakeholders
• Supervise the undertaking of revenue forecasts
• Supervise preparation of revenue risk reports
• Supervise the analysis of the impact of tax policy and revenue administration measures on revenue targets
• Supervise the review/update of the KRA tax forecasting model
• Any other duties assigned by the Manager.

Academic and Professional qualifications

• Master’s degree in Economics or Statistics from a recognized university.
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics or Business related field from a recognized university.
• Management course.
• Computer literacy in relevant computer packages such as Microsoft Office, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), STATA, or other statistical analysis packages

Relevant work experience required

• Three (3) years’ experience at the level of Supervisor.

Skills required

• Knowledge in research and tax modelling.
• Demonstrate leadership and managerial competences.
• Understand KRA’s core business.
• Be customer focused.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must demonstrate high integrity standards.
• Must be conversant with the departmental mandate and business information system.
• Fair understanding of various Revenue Acts.

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Grade:

KRA 5

Department:

Strategy Innovation & Risk Management (S.I.R.M)

Division:

Strategy & Policy Analysis

Supervisor:

Manager – Strategy & Policy Analysis

Supervisee:

Supervisors – Strategy & Policy Analysis

Job summary:

To provide practical guide in development of strategies in support of various Tax programs and monitoring of implementation strategies put in place by revenue departments.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide practical guide in development of strategies in support of various Tax Programs.
• Monitoring and Evaluation of implementation of the policies and strategies put in place by revenue departments for revenue enhancement.
• Prepare monthly performance reports on implementation of various strategies monitored under the Unit.
• Provide necessary technical support and guide to external stakeholders on areas of tax policy and taxpayer compliance support programs.
• Provide necessary technical support and guide to external stakeholders on areas of tax policy and taxpayer compliance support programs.
• Provide necessary support to other divisions within the department on measures put in place to support revenue mobilization strategies.
• Attend to any other assignment related to these duties.

Academic and Professional qualifications

University Degree, Upper 2nd Class Hons, in a relevant field; Statistics, Economics, Strategic Management or Finance.

Relevant work experience required

• At least 3 years of experience in relevant technical field.
• Must have working experience in middle level position.

Skills required

• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong oral and written communication skills
• Team player, Focused and result oriented with high integrity.
• Ability to work odd hours and under pressure.
• Computer Literate.

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Grade:

KRA 5

Department:

Strategy Innovation & Risk Management (S.I.R.M)

Division:

Research, Knowledge Management & Corporate Planning (R,KM & CP)

Supervisor:

Manager – Surveys and Business Analysis

Job summary:

At this level, the incumbent will be charged of Surveys or Business Analysis function. He/she will conduct analysis of survey and business activity data, and prepare reports and policy briefs.

Key responsibilities:

• Carry out analysis on trends in taxpayer behavior, stakeholders’ perceptions/satisfaction levels, profitability and business activities
• Scan the macro-economic and business environment for factors that may affect tax revenue collection and prioritize factors for further analysis
• Supervise sectoral analysis and other economic analysis
• Coordinate preparation of Quarterly Revenue Reports and other Revenue/Economic performance reports
• Prepare survey reports, policy briefs and action plans for all the surveys undertaken in the Authority
• Coordinate the work of external consultants hired to undertake corporate surveys
• Any other duties assigned by the Manager.

Academic and Professional qualifications

• Master’s degree in Economics or Statistics from a recognized university.
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics or Business related field from a recognized university.
• Management course.
• Computer literacy in relevant computer packages such as Microsoft Office, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), STATA, or other statistical analysis packages

Relevant work experience required

Three (3) years’ experience at the level of Supervisor.

Skills required

• Hands on Experience in Economic Analysis, Research Techniques, Surveys and Tax Gap Analysis.
• Demonstrate leadership and managerial competences.
• Understand KRA’s core business.
• Be customer focused.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must demonstrate high integrity standards.
• Must be conversant with the departmental mandate and business information system.
• Fair understanding of various Revenue Acts.

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Grade:

KRA 5

Department:

Strategy Innovation & Risk Management (S.I.R.M)

Division:

International Taxation

Supervisor:

Manager – International Taxation

Supervisor - Treaties & International Relations

Job summary:

Participate in Tax Treaty Negotiations and International Trade Forums and prepare technical briefs.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide technical guidance in Treaty Negotiations in liaison with respective Line Departments.
• Provide technical leadership in development of appropriate Tax treaty model.
• Provide necessary strategic and innovative guidance to both internal and external stakeholders on Treaty Interpretation.
• Articulate KRA position and role of various Agencies in Trade Facilitation.
• Attend to any other assignment related to these duties.

Academic and Professional qualifications

• University Degree, Upper 2nd Class Hons, in a relevant field of study; International Relations, Finance, Law or Economics.
• A Master Degree will be an added advantage.

Relevant work experience required

• At least 3 years’ experience in tax, customs, trade or other relevant field.
• Training on International trade or international tax will be an added advantage.
• Must have working experience in middle level position.

Skills required

• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong oral and written communication skills
• Team player, Focused and result oriented with high integrity.
• Ability to work odd hours and under pressure.
• Ability to network locally and internationally.
• Computer Literate.

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Grade:

KRA 6

Department:

Intelligence & Strategic Operations

Division:

Ethics-Policy & Prevention

Supervisor:

Chief Manager, Ethics- Compliance

Supervisee:

Assistant Manager , Corruption Risks Management- 2

Job summary:

To manage compliance with policies, standards and strategies that promote ethical conduct within KRA

Key responsibilities:

• Coordinating effective compliance programs to ensure adherence by the Authority and staff to the Anti-Corruption framework, policies, and standards.
• Coordinate Corruption Risk Assessment and Corruption Prevention Planning including stakeholder engagement in corruption prevention.
• implementation of effective monitoring & evaluation framework for the KRA anti-corruption strategy
• Coordination of CPCs and IAOs activities.
• Monitoring compliance with external requirements and stakeholder commitments
• Overseeing of management and operational reporting.
• Management of resources in the operational area

Academic and Professional qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
• Evidence of cumulative training on not less than two months in the areas of governance, corruption prevention, and management of Ethics programs.
• Training in Tax and customs administration will be an added advantage.

Relevant work experience required

At least five (5) years progressive experience in the areas of governance, corruption prevention, and management of ethics programs, two of which must be at management level

Skills required

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