Kenya Revenue Authority Assistant Manager vacancy

Kenya Revenue Authority Assistant Manager vacancy
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: Assistant Manager – Customs Services Department KRA 5
Overall Purpose of the Job:
To ensure that Customs Services Departmental policies and strategies are implemented at the Unit or their station of responsibility towards the attainment of Departmental and Corporate goals and objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Interpret and enforce various tax laws
  
• May be in charge of an operational area within a Region or head a functional unit within a Division.
  
• Reporting on the various activities in their respective areas of operation.
  
• Supervise staff under their control, offering guidance on performance as well as discipline issues. To ensure that recommendation for training, promotion and recognition is done.
  
• Oversee the collection of revenue as well as put in place strategies to enhance the same.
  

Personnel Specifications
Qualifications

• Bachelors’ degree in a business related field from a recognized University.
  
• Revenue training from Kenya School of Revenue Administration.
  
• Any other professional qualification in any relevant discipline will be an added advantage.
  
• Ability to interpret the Customs International/Regional Protocols and Customs laws such as EAC, WCO, WTO and COMESA Protocols.
  
• 3 years experience at a supervisory level position.
  
• 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 Website www.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
Notes for Applicants:
Hard copy applications are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “Application indicating respective position.
Applications may be delivered at Times Tower Building, Nairobi or sent by postal mail to the address above. Hand delivered applications will be deposited in designated boxes on the ground floor of Times Tower Building.
Applications not containing the information stipulated above or those not meeting the prescribed criteria shall not be accepted.
Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to oral and or psychometric test interview. Only candidates who make it to the final selection list shall be contacted.
Canvassing shall lead to disqualification.

Those who may have previously served in KRA and left the organization in good standing are encouraged to apply.