KRA Job Vacancies in Kenya May 2015

KRA Job Vacancies in Kenya May 2015

Career Opportunity: Commissioner of Strategy, Innovation & Risk Management

Kenya Revenue Authority is the principal revenue collector for the Government of Kenya, with the primary goal to deliver Kenya to financial self-sufficiency through effective tax revenue mobilization.

In pursuit of our goal, we seek to recruit a Commissioner responsible for Strategy, Innovation & Risk Management whose key mandates among others, are to:

Department: Strategy, Innovation & Risk Management

Reports to: Commissioner General

Direct Reports:

Head – Marketing & Communication
Head – Corporate Strategy, Research & Knowledge Management
Head – Enterprise Risk Management
Head – Corporate Dispute Resolution
Head – Business Development & Reforms Management

Main Purpose of the Job: Overall leadership of corporate strategy formulation through the harnessing of research and innovation, institutional knowledge and the identification of new business opportunities and leveraging of marketing to deliver corporate objectives.

Key Performance Areas

Strategy Formulation & Implementation

Lead corporate business strategy formulation.
Formulate innovative strategies to help achieve enhanced tax compliance.
Lead innovation in tax administration through initiating reform of laws and simplification of tax processes among others.
Formulate strategies that leverage modern technology to enhance tax mobilization.
Design strategies that harness research to help enhance tax mobilization.
Provide leadership that helps deliver effective enterprise risk management strategies.

Research and Innovation

Formulate strategy to facilitate research solutions to support tax administration.
Develop networks to effectively support research programmes.
Promote a research oriented culture among the staff.

Marketing & Communication

Develop marketing strategies that effectively support revenue mobilisation.
Develop strategies that support a positive corporate image.
Develop cost effective public communication strategy.

Corporate Dispute Resolution

Resource Management

Coordinate the formulation and implementation of the department’s budget and regularly review and enhance control systems.
Enforce budgetary controls.
Manage own budget.

Performance Management and Review

Timely review of departmental performance and establish areas requiring performance improvement.
Appraise and motivate immediate reportees.
Identify areas of performance improvement for direct reports and other staff.
Take appropriate corrective action.

Stakeholders Relationships

Establish and maintain strategic relations with government agencies.
Establish and maintain good relationships with stakeholders including the public.
Ensure all departmental activities are conducted in compliance with statutory rules and regulations.

Statutory Adherence

Ensure regular management and statutory reporting.
Implement the Taxpayers Charter and adhere to internal standards.

Change Management and Leadership

Identify opportunities for change for improved performance.
Lead and be a catalyst for change in own area of work.
Motivate and inspire employees into adopting change.
Create and nurture appropriate culture in own area of work.

Departmental Branding

Create and sustain appropriate brand and image, both internally and externally.
Maintain positive public.
Positively manage good media relationships.

Job Specifications

Academics

Degree in Business and/or strategic management.

Professional

Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law, ICT or related fields.

Experience

At least ten (10) years experience gained in strategy formulation in corporate or consultancy environments or in relevant areas in the public sector.
Experience in enterprise risk management confers added advantage.
Experience or specialisation in Fiscal Management confers significant advantage.

Competencies

Ability to lead development and implementation of corporate strategic plans.
Experience in evolving policy to support efficient operations in own work area.
Strong appreciation of business/commercial environment dynamics and reform agenda.
Knowledge of tax administration dynamics including reform agenda, international best practices, tax administration innovations.
Strong research and analytical background.
Complex problem solving and decision making skills.
Excellent communication (writing, speaking) skills and authoritative presence.
Ability to demonstrate high level conceptual and communication skills.
Ability to identify and develop talent.
Ability to lead change.
Ability to accommodate diversity including nurturing divergent opinions.
Creativity and innovation.
Strong ability to leverage technology for efficiency and productivity improvement.
Ability to work and manage high performance target-oriented environment.
High ethical and personal conduct benchmarks.
Strong organisational and administrative skills.

This key position is open to persons with the relevant exposure and should interest those with a passion for success and who aspire to make discernible change that positively impacts Kenya and its people.

Candidates interested in the position should apply, quoting the position title on or before Monday 18th May 2015.

Applications, which should include curriculum vitae, current position and names of three referees, should be addressed to:

Commissioner General
Kenya Revenue Authority
P.O. Box 48240 – 00100
Nairobi

Hand delivered applications should be deposited in the designated box situated on the 30th Floor of Times Tower Building, Haile Selassie, Avenue, Nairobi to be received by 5.00pm on Monday 18th May 2015.

Email applications should be sent to: executive.recruit@kra.go.ke, to be received by the same time and date specified above.