Kenya Revenue Authority Deputy Commissioner, Marketing and Communication Job Vacancy

Kenya Revenue Authority is the principal revenue collector for the Government of Kenya and selected public agencies. 

Our Vision is to be the leading Revenue Authority in the World respected for professionalism, integrity and fairness. 

In pursuit of our mandate, we seek a results oriented, self driven professional of integrity to fill the position of Deputy Commissioner, Marketing and Communication.
 

The job description for the position is given below:
 

Job Description: The role is responsible for supporting revenue collection through marketing of KRA’s tax compliance programmes, the management and deepening of local and international networks, and the promotion of KRA’s public image.
 

Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Providing effective leadership for the marketing and communication function through clarity of vision and strategy;
• Implementing innovative marketing and communication strategies that facilitate the achievement of corporate goals;
• Acting as the corporate level media spokesperson;
• Managing departmental resources including overseeing staff performance and identifying opportunities for performance improvement;
• Formulating departmental budgets, overseeing implementation and regularly reviewing and enhancing controls to deter leakages;
• Establishing and maintaining effective relations with internal and external stakeholders;
• Providing regular management reporting as maybe required;
• Performing other duties incidental to the achievement of the objectives above.

Requirements
 

Candidates should:

• Possess minimum Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field from a recognized university;
• Have a Masters degree and at least five years experience in a marketing position in a large and reputable organisation;
• Applicants without a Masters degree must possess at least ten years relevant management experience in the marketing field;
• Have excellent leadership, commercial awareness, interpersonal and communication skills;
• Be proficient in the use of modern technology based information management systems;
• Meet integrity requirements in line with the spirit of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010;
• Be tax compliant;
• Have a firm but pleasant personality;

This is a demanding role for which appointment is on a 3-year contract with renewal subject to performance.

Applicants should forward their submissions including curriculum vitae, copies of certificates (including tax compliance certificate) as well as names and contacts of three referees to:
 

Commissioner General
Kenya Revenue Authority
P.O. Box 48240 — 00100
30th Floor, Times Tower,
Haille Selassie Avenue
Nairobi.
 

Closing date for receipt of applications is 13th January, 2014 at 5:00p.m.
 

Notes for Applicants
 

Hard copy applications should be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked, ‘ Application for the position of Deputy Commissioner, Marketing and Communication’ and posted using the address above or delivered to the office of the Commissioner General whose contacts are as shown above.
 

All applications shall be acknowledged and the person hand delivering provided with a confirmation reference number.
 

Online applications are to be submitted to erecruit@kra.go.ke
 

Acknowledgement of online applications will be done upon verification after the closing date.
 

Only short listed candidates will be contacted and those selected for further interview will be subjected to psychometric testing before final selection.
 

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.