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Republic of Kenya
County Government of Kakamega
Office of the Governor
Advertisement of Vacancies
Kakamega Tax Collection Agency
Pursuant to provisions of the Kakamega Revenue Administration and Collection Act, 2014, The County Government of Kakamega is in the process of recruiting the Chairperson and Four (4) Members of the Board of Directors, Chief Revenue Administrator and Two (2) Deputy Chief Revenue Administrators.
Section 14(1) of the Act provides that “The Governor shall appoint a five member Board of Directors to oversee the strategic functioning of the Agency.”
The Directors shall be non-executive and such Directors will serve for a non-renewable maximum term of three years.
Duties and Responsibilities:-
- Convene and preside over all meetings of the Board of the Agency
- Give direction and guidance to the meetings
- Manage and guide the strategic and policy decision making of the Board
- Oversee the strategic implementation of policy decisions of the Board
- Perform all other responsibilities as provided for by the Act
- Any other duty as may arise from time to time
Requirements for Appointment:-
- A University Degree/equivalent (Certified by the Commission for Higher Education)
- Over fifteen (15) years of working experience, five of which must have been at senior managerial level
- Relevant knowledge of Revenue regimes will be desirable
- Relevant National and international exposure in the area of Revenue Administration will be an added advantage.
B. Member of the Board of Directors (4 Posts)
Duties and Responsibilities:-
- Making policy decisions for implementation by the Agency
- Giving policy direction and guiding the functioning of the Agency
- Providing strategic direction of the Agency
- Overseeing full compliance and enforcement of Revenue Administration and Collection Act, 2014
- Providing direction on any other activities that promote the efficient and cost effective Revenue Administration.
Requirements for Appointment:-
- A University Degree/equivalent (Certified by the Commission for Higher Education)
- Over ten years of working experience, five of which must have been at senior managerial level
- National and International experience in a relevant field will be desirable
- Relevant knowledge of Revenue regimes will be desirable
C. Chief Revenue Administrator
The Chief Revenue Administrator will be responsible to the Board for strategic, effective and efficient management of the Kakamega Tax Collection Agency.
Duties and Responsibilities:-
- Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Board
- In charge of programs directly linked to the attainment of the Agency’s strategic objective
- Responsible for implementation of overall strategic and policy direction and leadership
- Overseeing placement and welfare of Agency staff
- In charge of day-to-day running of the Agency
- Implementing policy direction of the Agency as directed by the Board
- In charge of tax determination/assessment, collection and enforcement under the Act
- Coming up with the innovative programs that will grow the Revenue base for the County; and
- Any other duties assigned to him/her from time to time.
Requirements for Appointment:-
- At least a Masters of Business Administration Degree or its equivalent (Certified by the Commission for Higher Education).
- Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (CPA-K) or its equivalent
- Over ten years of working experience, five of which must have been at senior managerial level
- National and International experience in a relevant field will be desirable
- Relevant knowledge of Revenue regimes will be desirable
D. Deputy Chief Revenue Administrator (Technical Services)
Duties and Responsibilities:-
- Assist the Chief Revenue Administrator of the Agency in strategic operations/functioning and policy implementation.
- Deputize the Chief Revenue Administrator in performing duties of the office
- In charge of revenue collection operations
- Supervise compliance, enforcement and quality assessment
- Dispute resolution
- Technical Training, Ethics and Integrity
- Train and supervise staff in the section: and
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Revenue Administrator of the Agency.
Requirements for Appointment:-
- B.Com. Degree or its equivalent (Certified by the Commission for Higher Education)
- Be a holder of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (CPA-K) or its equivalent
- Over 7 years of working experience, five of which must have been at senior managerial level
- National and International experience will be desirable
- Relevant knowledge of Revenue regimes will be desirable
E. Deputy Chief Revenue Administrator (Administration and Support Services)
Duties and Responsibilities:-
- Assist the Chief Revenue Administrator of the Agency in strategic operations/functioning and policy implementation.
- Deputize the Chief Revenue Administrator in performing duties of the office
- Human Resource Management
- In charge of Finance, Procurement, Internal Audit and Legal Services
- Oversee matters of Sub-County and outpost offices, administration and logistics
- Information, Communication and Technology
- Any other duties as shall be assigned from time to time by the Chief Revenue Administrator
Requirements for Appointment:-
- B.Com. Degree or its equivalent (Certified by the Commission for Higher Education)
- Be a holder of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (CPA-K) or a specialization in management discipline.
- Over 7 years of working experience, five of which must have been in senior managerial level
- Have experience in management of Human Resources and Administration services
- National and international experience will be desirable
- Relevant knowledge of Revenue regimes will be desirable
Note: Applicants for the above positions are required to get clearance from the following institutions to meet requirements of chapter six:
- Kenya Revenue Authority
- Higher Education Loans Board
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
- Criminal Investigation Department
- Credit Reference Bureau
How to Apply
All applicants should submit their applications together with copies of their detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional certificates, testimonials, National Identity Card or Passport, and any other supporting documents.
The positions applied for should be indicated on top of the envelope.
Kakamega County residents will be required to indicate their Constituency of origin.
Applications should be submitted to:
Secretary
County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 458-50100
Kakamega
Hand delivered applications can be submitted at County Public Service Board’s Reception located at former Provincial Headquarters, Block ‘B’ 2nd Floor.
All applications should reach this office on or before 5th December, 2014.
County Government of Kakamega is an equal opportunity employer, all are encouraged to apply.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
