A Kenyan Job Market

A Kenyan Jobs Market

Wednesday, 10 September 2014

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

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.