Latest Recruitment at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Department: Corporate Support Services Department

Division:  Facilities & Logistics Services

Location / Work station:  Times Tower – Nairobi

Supervisor:    Deputy Commissioner – Facilities & Logistics Services

Supervisee:    Direct Reports: Managers - Facilities Technical Services and Property & Estates

Indirect Reports: F&LS Regional Representatives and Assistant Managers One Stop Border Posts

Job summary:  

Primary responsibilities managing of all the Authority’s movable and immovable assets and oversight for all works undertaken on the Authority’s properties.

• Develop, organize and control effective property and facility management systems
• Management of utilities, properties and outsourced services
• Management of leases and contracts
• Formulation and enforcement of strategies, policies, procedures and Unit’s work plan
• Regular review and evaluation of services provided and adherence to SLAs
• Assets appraisals and disposal management in liaison with other relevant departments
• Review and approval of Bills of Quantities, drawings, proposals and RFPs for works
• Maintenance work
• Strategies of maintenance & repair
• Utilities Management
• Cost management
• Management of contractors
• Any other responsibilities assigned.

Academic and Professional qualifications             

• A Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Civil), Quantity Survey, Architecture or any related field.
• Valid membership to a relevant professional body is an added advantage.

Relevant work experience required       

• At least seven (7) years’ experience in a busy operations and maintenance environment, Three (3) of which should be at management level.

Skills/Competencies required   

• Ability to provide strategic leadership
• In-depth knowledge of building maintenance and repair.
• Project/operations management.
• Ability to carry out technical and financial appraisal of projects.
• High levels of commercial acumen.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with staff and third parties and – stakeholder engagement.
• Good communication and customer care skills

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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is the principal revenue collector for the Government of Kenya with the primary goal to deliver Kenya to financial self-sufficiency through effective tax revenue mobilization.

KRA is seeking a result-oriented, self-driven individual of high integrity to fill the position of Deputy Commissioner - Research Knowledge Management & Corporate Planning.

Purpose of the job:

The Deputy Commissioner - Research Knowledge Management & Corporate Planning will be responsible for the development and implementation of KRA Corporate and Strategic Plans as well as knowledge exchange strategies.

Key Responsibilities of the job:

• Oversee the management of the Research, Knowledge Management, and Corporate Planning Division
• Provide leadership in the development of KRA’s strategic plans as well as monitoring and evaluation of the same
• Oversee the preparation of revenue forecasting, target-spreading and reporting
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of the annual research and survey plans
• Undertake continuous macro-economic and sectoral analysis and establish their impact on revenue
• Oversee the Corporate knowledge management strategies.

Skills and Knowledge Job Demands:

Minimum Academic Requirement:

• A minimum of master’s degree or its equivalent in economics, statistics, public policy, public finance, or a related field.
• Specialist Training and Membership to Professional Association:
• Membership of a relevant professional body

Minimum Years of Relevant Experience:

At least fifteen (15) years relevant working experience with at least six (6) years in action oriented research at Leadership level.

Competencies:

• Leadership skills
• Excellent analytical skills, especially in macroeconomic and sectoral analysis
• Solid problem-solving skills
• Ability to establish and manage structures, processes and standards
• Excellent writing and presentation skills,
• The ability to clearly communicate complex information
• Able to work closely with, and influence others

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Job Purpose

To support the achievement of a high performing talented organisation centred on the delivery of quality facilitation through performance management.

Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks

1. Lead the implementation of the Authority’s performance management system by ensuring there is adequate alignment between individual performance objectives and business objectives and performance through process such as performance validation & management of performance improvement plan
2. Guide management in cascading organisational objectives and goals to staff performance score cards including the identification of KPI’s formulation of SLA’s and other key measures to track performance.
3. Oversee, influence, and communicate best practice for managing employee performance as well as changes and upgrades to the performance review process.
4. Oversee the development and maintenance of performance evaluation tools and provide training to staff on performance improvement.
5. Facilitate discussions with management to identify performance improvement initiatives and priority areas and continuously track current performance highlighting any areas of concern for immediate corrective action.
6. Spearhead the formulation of the Organization/Department/Division strategies, objectives, policies, guidelines and frameworks that will support the management of performance within the Authority.
7. Manages strategic metrics on performance review completion, year-over-year ratings, and other performance trends.

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business/ Social Sciences / Administration

Professional Qualifications / Membership to Professional Bodies

• The candidate should be a certified by a relevant body e.g. IHRM

Previous Relevant Work Experience Required

• At least 10 years of relevant work experience with at least 5 years in a Senior Managerial role

Competencies

• Excellent decision making skills and capabilities
• Excellent planning, organizational
• Resilient, focused and results oriented.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Good presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain independence and confidentiality
• Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations