KRA Chief Manager - Pensions Job in Nairobi Kenya

Career Opportunities in Human Resources Management:Kenya Revenue Authority is the principal revenue collector for the Government of Kenya, with the principal goal to deliver Kenya to self-sufficiency through effective tax revenue mobilization.

In pursuit of this goal, KRA seeks to recruit a dynamic professional for its Human Resources Division for the position listed below:

Job Title: Chief Manager - Pensions 

Supervisor: Deputy Commissioner - Human Resources
 

Reference Number: KRA/HR04/14

Location: Nairobi
 

Job Summary: The purpose of this role is to ensure effective and efficient management of KRA’s Staff Pension Scheme.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing the fund strategy and structure in collaboration with the Trustees, investment managers and other advisers;
• Act as the principal liaison with actuaries, fund managers, investment managers and consultants;
• Ensure the Authority’s Pension Scheme is compliant with statutory requirements;
• Monitor changes in the legal situation for pensions providers and developments in pension provision in order to ensure the optimum performance of the fund;
• Oversee processing of payment of benefits to retirees and other beneficiaries of the scheme and service providers;
• Manage contracts of service providers engaged for the scheme;
• Prepare and submit quarterly and ad hoc administrative reports to the Board of Trustees;
• Develop and review the Authority’s Pension Scheme rules and submit proposals to Board of Trustees for approval;
• Communicate to Pension Scheme members on benefits and conduct member education;
• Oversee preparation of statements for the scheme and co-ordinate audit of the scheme;
• Provide update reports to trustees and pensions scheme members; and
• Provide secretarial services to Trustees meetings.

Focus areas of responsibility

• Pension management;
• Stakeholder relations and management

Organisational Positioning
 

Reports to: Deputy Commissioner - Human Resources
 

Direct Report: Manager - Pensions Management

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Insurance or related field;
• A Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management;
• Membership to a relevant professional body; and
• A relevant Master’s degree is an added advantage.

Experience

• At least five (5) years’ managerial experience in pensions administration in a comparable organisation;
• Proficiency in pensions administration; and
• Sound working knowledge of pension’s legislation.

Key Competencies

• Knowledge of relevant laws regarding pension schemes;
• Strong administrative, managerial and leadership skills;
• Excellent decision making and planning abilities;
• Proactive and self-driven team player;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Computer proficiency in the standard packages (MS Office);
• Effective presentation and analytical skills; and
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Core Behavioural Competencies
 

Core competencies required for the role: These are patterns of behaviour which will be required for a
candidate to bring to this position in order to perform the required tasks and functions effectively.
 

Leading and deciding: Takes control and exercises leadership. Initiates action, gives direction and takes responsibility.

• Deciding and initiating action: Makes effective decisions even under difficult circumstances. Takes responsibility and shows initiative.
• Leading and supervising: Provides others with clear direction. Establishes standards of behaviour for others and motivates and empowers individuals.

Supporting and co-operating: Supports others and shows respect and positive regard for them in social situations. Puts people first, working effectively with individuals and teams, clients and staff. Behaves consistently with clear personal values which complement those of the organisation.

• Working with people: Demonstrates interest in others, works effectively in teams, builds team spirit and shows care and consideration for individuals.
• Adhering to principles and values: Upholds ethics and values, acts with integrity and promotes equal opportunities.

Interacting and presenting: Communicates and networks effectively. Successfully persuades and influences others. Relates to others in a confident and relaxed manner.

• Relating and networking: Establishes effective relationships with customers and staff, networks effectively within and without the organisation and relates well to individuals at all levels.
• Persuading and influencing: Makes a strong impression on others, gains agreement and commitment through persuasion and negotiation. Manages conflict effectively.
• Presenting and communicating information: Speaks clearly and fluently, expresses opinions and arguments clearly and convincingly and makes presentations with confidence.

Analysing and interpreting: Shows evidence of clear analytical thinking. Gets to the heart of complex problems and issues. Applies own expertise effectively. Quickly takes on new technology. Communicates well in writing.

• Writing and reporting: Writes clearly and succinctly in an interesting and convincing manner. Structures information in a logical manner to facilitate understanding by the intended audience.
• Applying expertise and technology: Applies specialist technical expertise, develops job knowledge and expertise and shares knowledge with others.
• Analysing: Analyses data of a verbal and numerical nature and other sources of information, breaks information down into components, probes for further information and generates workable solutions to problems.

Creating and conceptualising: Works well in situations requiring openness to new ideas and experiences. Seeks out learning opportunities. Handles situations and problems with innovation and creativity. Thinks broadly and strategically. Supports and drives organisational change.

• Learning and researching: Learns new tasks quickly, remembers information and gathers data for effective decision-making.
• Creating and innovating: Produces new ideas and insights, creates innovative products and solutions and seeks opportunities for organisational change and improvement.
• Formulating strategies and concepts: Works strategically to attain organisational goals, develops strategies and takes account of a wide range of issues that impact the organisation.

Organising and executing: Plans ahead and works in a systematic and organised way. Follows directions and procedures. Focuses on customer satisfaction and delivers a quality service or product to the agreed standards. 

• Planning and organising: Sets clear objectives, plans activities well in advance and manages time effectively.
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations: Focuses on customer needs and satisfaction, sets high standards for quality and quantity and consistently achieves set goals.
• Following instructions and procedures: Follows instructions and procedures, adheres to schedules and demonstrates commitment to the organisation.

Adapting and coping: Adapts and responds well to change. Manages pressure effectively and copes well with setbacks.

• Adapting and responding to change: Adapts to changing circumstances, embraces change, is open to new ideas and deals effectively with ambiguity.
• Coping with pressures and setbacks: Works productively in a stressful environment, controls emotions in difficult situations and handles criticism effectively.

Enterprising and performing: Focuses on results and achieving personal work objectives. Works best when work is related closely to results and the impact of personal efforts is obvious. Shows an understanding of business, commerce and finance. Seeks opportunities for self-development and career advancement.

• Achieving personal work goals and objectives: Accepts and tackles demanding goals, works longer hours when necessary and identifies opportunities for progressing to more challenging roles.
• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking: Keeps up to date with competitor information and market trends, identifies business opportunities and demonstrates financial awareness.

How to Apply

If you meet the requirements stipulated, please apply, quoting the position title on or before Wednesday 17th December 2014.

Applications including curriculum vitae, contact email and daytime telephone contacts, current position and remuneration, names and addresses of three referees should be emailed to esdkra@kpmg.co.ke.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.