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.

Director- global institutional partnerships (GIP)-Kenya

Director- global institutional partnerships (GIP)-Kenya
Link to this job posting
ROLE PURPOSE:
The Director -Global Institutional Partnership (GIP) program will be responsible for developing business and markets for Kick Start’s products and services in Africa outside our country programs.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Director- Programs & Partnerships
Staff directly reporting to this post: 3 Head of Partnerships & Sales for East Africa, West Africa and Southern Africa & Executive Sales administrator
Works with: All KickStart Directors, Heads of Partnerships and Sales, Executive Sales Administrator,
Nature and Scope:
The position is mandated to develop markets for KickStart products and services outside country programs where KickStart operates through creation of partnerships and development of the private sector supply chain.
The Director of GIP key focus will include:
1. Business to Business Export Sales to countries outside our Country Programs through creation of partnerships with NGOs, Governments and the private sector supply chain and prepare them for in-country funding.
2. Fund raising- Concept papers for funding, Conference & w/shop paper Presentations, feasibility studies. Physical knocking on donor doors in various countries and making necessary follow-ups.
3. Public Relations- Corporate Image of the Corporation. Attending to international enquiries by email or physically. Attending interviews and presenting KS to development forums through paper presentations and/or participation.
4. Assist in the internal management of KS- Assist in the day to day coordination of activities.
Key Performance Criteria
1. Development of sales and marketing strategies
2. Development of sales forecast on monthly basis
3. Number of partnerships created
4. Number of distributors and dealers identified and trained
5. Creating of end user database for impact monitoring and donor visits.
6. Collection of receivables on monthly basis
Principle Accountabilities
1. Prepare Key presentations that can be used by Heads of Partnerships & Sales to introduce KickStart solutions to partners in various countries.
2. Prepare, attend and make presentations at International conferences to promote KickStart mission and Agricultural water management solutions.
3. Identify sales opportunities by identifying and creating working business relationship with NGOs, relevant government institutions and other clients for the sale and marketing of KickStart products and development of sales opportunities pipeline.
4. Prepare and develop potential countries for donor funding on our expansion strategy.
5. Set up new country programs
6. Recruit, train, coach and support Heads of Partnerships & Sales to achieve their sales target.
7. Collaborate with marketing function to create marketing collateral and strategies for various Regions under GIP.
8. Ensure that KickStart meets its quantitative targets including trainings, post sales supports and create awareness to potential customers and close sales and achieve sales quota.
9. Identify, recruit, train and manage distributors and their dealers or partners in all GIP Regions.
10. Representing KickStart at international trade fairs and exhibition.
11. Assist the Impact Monitoring team on Impact Monitoring activities by creating a database on end users in GIP regions/countries.
12. Provision of customer care services to all export clients from various clients in Africa and beyond on timely basis.
13. Management and reporting on all export sales opportunities and receivables
14. Receiving requests and responding to customer inquiries on Sales and Marketing issues
15. Assist in the recruitment, management of sales agents in potential countries within the region as deemed necessary.
Liaison with Supply Management
1. Compile monthly sales forecast to streamline production forecast and delivery schedules in collaboration with Supply management.
2. Liaise with Supply Management Department to ensure the availability and delivery of export goods within stipulated time frame and costs.
3. Liaise with Supply Management Department to establish product availability status for different technologies for sales.
4. Liaise with Supply Management for shipping cost information for various quotes and destinations.
5. Organize the transportation of orders to clients in liaison with the Supply Management department.
Reporting
1. Monthly reporting on Projected forecast of sales and orders
2. Monthly work plan
3. Monthly sales against target
4. Field reports
5. Prepare quarterly board reports
6. Receivables
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Development, Agronomy, Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences or Social Sciences or related fields.
• 7 plus years of progressive responsible experience in Private sector, International Development, social enterprise or in providing management advisory services.
• Prior experience in Africa and in the Agriculture sector. Prior working experience in East African, Southern Africa and West Africa a plus
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS
1. Strong strategic as well as implementation skills
2. Results/performance orientation; proven “self-starter”
3. Business and Strategic planning skills as well as knowledge of finance budget management
4. Sales and Marketing experience. Competency in consultative and solution selling. Commercially-minded and highly collaborative with proven sales experience and record of results and clear “wins”
5. Excellent customer focus and relations putting the customer at the forefront of the decision making process.
6. Track record in people management and in setting of a high performing team
7. Excellent personal communication & negotiation skills
8. Strong analytical abilities and detail orientation
9. Fluency in English while French speaking is an added advantage.
10. Commitment to KickStart’s core values

If you feel you are the right candidate to fill this position, please send your CV and Cover letter to hr@kickstart.org quoting the position title on the subject line by COB 23rd September, 2014.

Administrative Officer – Research vacancy

Administrative Officer – Research vacancy
Job opening ID 126
Department: Office of Deputy Director General - Research
Posting title: Administrative Officer - Research
Designation: Administrative Officer - Research
Job Summary: Responsible for delivering consistently high-quality administration for research programme activities.
Deadline: 09/25/2014
Job Category: Nationally Recruited Staff
Roles and responsibilities
General Administration
• Support and coordinate major scientific events promoting ICRAF's research agenda.
• Support Deputy Director General-Research (DDG-R) in the management of Research Division through management of calendar, meeting support, management of ODDGR budget etc.
• Use business administration principles and processes to ensure smooth running of business workflows
• Schedule and manage donor visits to the DDG-R.
• In consultation with the Partnerships Directorate, prepare and manage contracts with partner institutions.
• In consultation with HRU, prepare contracts of employment for both regular and other staff in the research division.
• Oversee office operations to ensure a smooth workflow. Liaise with the operations units of ICRAF for various support services as required.
• Supports operations by planning, organizing, and implementing administrative systems.
Programme Administration
• Oversee and manage the capital assets of the ODDG-R.
• Coordinate weekly and monthly Research related meetings.
• Organise SD/Regions consultative meetings as required.
• Archive records and documents pertinent to the work of the research division.
• Ensure that information disseminated is complete, accurate, on time and logical.
Workshops & Travel
• Provide a leadership role in organizing logistics for workshops, meetings, and events and taking minutes of meetings.
• Handle travel bookings, requests and expense claims for ODDG-R staff in liaison with the ICRAF travel office and finance unit.
• Make payments and account for workshop expenses.
• Book meeting facilities.
Skill set • A minimum of degree in Business Administration with post graduate qualification in Project Management. A Master’s degree in relevant field will be an added advantage.
• At least 5 years work experience in a busy office planning and managing programmes, reporting and overseeing the administration function.
• Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to execute tasks on time.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
• Good computer skills with proficiency in MS office applications.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• A professional and flexible approach to work, with the ability to prioritize.
• Tactful, discrete and confidential, persuasive, sound and timely judgement.
• Sensitive to the delivery of strong customer service.
• Adherence to high quality of work with attention to detail.
• Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize team performance.
• In-depth understanding of policies, practices, processes and standards for provision of advice and guidance on their impact on research program activities.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the budgeting process and monitoring.
Work experience 5 years
Advert Advert - Administrative Officer (Research).pdf
Duty station Nairobi, Kenya

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