Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Senior Legal Officers Jobs

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) 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 vacant position:

Senior Legal Officers - Board Affairs, Legal Opinions and Conveyancing Services

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing legal advice to the Department.
• Drafting contracts, leases and other conveyance documents.
• Carrying out research and making recommendations for the review of existing legislation.
• Preparing Top Management Reports.
• Preparation of reports pertaining to the records in the database.
• Supervising staff in the unit.
• Any other relevant duties assigned.

Requirements for Appointment
 

Academic and professional qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law (KSL).
• Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• Must be a Certified Public Secretary (CPS) K.
• Membership to relevant professional body.
• Must have at least 3 years experience in a similar position in a comparable organization.
• Computer literate.

 Competencies

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organization awareness.
• Decision making skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Must have high standards of integrity.

How to Apply
 

Applications typed or in own handwriting indicating the position applied for and enclosing detailed curriculum vitae (giving details of your qualifications, experience, current position, and names and addresses of three referees), copies of academic and professional certificates, Tax Compliance Certificate, copies of National Identity Card and testimonials should be sent by post to the undersigned or placed in relevant boxes at Times Tower Building, Nairobi (Ground Floor) so as to be received on or before 7th March, 2013.

A daytime telephone contact and email address should also be provided.

Senior Deputy Commissioner,
Human Resources.
Kenya Revenue Authority.
P.O Box 48240—00100.
Nairobi.

Note:

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only qualified shortlisted candidates will be contacted.