Assistant Manager – Data Literacy and Communication at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for development and implementation of data literacy and culture initiatives to foster a data driven culture and empower users with the ability to derive meaningful information from data. The role is also responsible for spearheading communication and data change management initiatives.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data related initiatives to improve ethics, culture to facilitate stakeholder engagement and change management in the organization.
• Development and implementation of the data governance framework.
• Implementation of the data governance policies and procedures
• Stakeholder engagement (data owners and data stewards) to champion data quality in the various departments
• Development and management of an enterprise business glossary and data dictionary
• Identify data quality gaps and advice on remedies.
• Determine internal and external data sources and relevant tools to solve emerging business problems

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Day-to-day operations, supervision, management of performance and development of staff in the unit
• Facilitate implementation of the work plans for the following corporate initiatives in the unit: Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk Management.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

• A university degree in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics or related field from a recognized institution.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• Membership of a relevant professional body.

Previous relevant work experience required.

• Minimum of four (4) years’ relevant work experience, one of which should be at supervisory level.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Leadership and people management skills
• Tax business understanding
• Understanding of risk management and analytics
• Good decision-making, planning and organizational skills
• Analytical, Resilient, focused and results-oriented
• Good oral, written and presentation skills
• Good negotiation and interpersonal skills

All applications should be submitted online by 30th June 2022.