Kenya Revenue Authority Chief Manager (Customs Service Department) Job 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:

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 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:
 

1. Hard copy applications are to be submitted in sealed envelopes marked “Application indicating respective position.
 

2. 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.
 

3. Applications not containing the information stipulated above or those not meeting the prescribed criteria shall not be accepted.
 

4. 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.
 

5. Canvassing shall lead to disqualification.
 

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