Kenya Revenue Authority Chief Manager

Kenya Revenue Authority Chief Manager
Kenya Revenue Authority is the principal revenue collection agency for the government of the Republic of Kenya.
The Authority’s vision is to be the leading Revenue Authority in the world, respected for professionalism, integrity and fairness.
The Authority is seeking result oriented and self driven individuals with high integrity to fill the following positions in the Customs Services Department:Chief Manager – Customs Service Department
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Overall Purpose of the Job:
To ensure that Customs Services Departmental policies and strategies are implemented at the Divisional Level for the purpose of achieving Departmental and Corporate goals.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Effectively and efficiently executing Departmental policy directives within respective sphere of control /Liaison with Ministries and private sector on matters relating to the various tax laws under the Department’s mandate. . . . .
  
• Interpretation and application of policy decisions affecting Customs laws and procedures
  
• Managing Customs operations within respective jurisdiction.
  
• Reporting on the activities in their respective areas of operation.
  
• Managing staff matters including staff discipline, performance, management, and training in the respective area of operation.
  
• Proposing strategies for enhancement of Revenue collection within Customs Department.
  

Personnel Specifications
Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in a business related field from a recognized University.
  
• A Masters Degree in a relevant field.
  
• Revenue training from Kenya School of Revenue Administration.
  
• Good knowledge of Customs laws and Customs Protocols such as WCO, WTO, COMESA and EAC.
  
• Good knowledge of Customs procedures such as RS classification, Valuation and Rules of Origin.
  
• Knowledge of Customs Regional and International Conventions
  
• 5 years experience at a managerial level.
  
• Serving staff and those who had satisfactorily served and left the Authority are eligible to apply.
  

Competencies required for this Role

• Leadership and Managerial competences
  
• Personal management and communication skills.
  
• Customer focus
  
• Good conduct
  

If you fit the required profile please download the employment form from the KRA Websitewww.kra.go.ke, complete and submit to the address below to be received not later than 23rd September, 2014 by close of business.

Deputy Commissioner, Human Resources
Kenya Revenue Authority
Times Tower Building, Haile Selassie Avenue
P.O Box 48240-00100
Nairobi