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Commissioner General
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Commissioner General at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) was established by an Act of Parliament in 1995 for the purpose of enhancing tax administration and is the principal revenue collection agent 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. Since its formation KRA has achieved an exemplary record of successfully mobilizing Government revenue at minimum cost. The Authority is committed to attaining international best practice in revenue administration by investing in a professional team, deepening reforms and quality service delivery to enhance compliance.
The Authority is therefore seeking high calibre, result oriented and self driven professionals with high integrity who can adapt to this challenging task to fill the following positions:
COMMISSIONER GENERAL
The Commissioner General shall be the Chief Executive of the Authority and subject to the general supervision and control of the Board and shall be responsible for the following:-
- Day to day operations of the Authority
- Management of funds, property and affairs of the Authority
- Administration, organization and control of the staff of the Authority
- Overall leadership and strategic direction of the Authority
- Executing the Authority’s revenue administration initiatives, operations and programmes
- Ensuring high standards of integrity, accountability and transparency are observed.
- Ensuring coordination and communication within the Authority and with stakeholders
- Providing technical leadership in revenue administration and ensure the Authority actively contributes to policy directions and initiatives on tax and public sector reform
- Overseeing the overall performance of the Authority
The ideal candidate should:
- Have a passion for success
- Possess a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
- Hold a Masters degree in a business related field
- Have a minimum of ten (10) years experience with a good track record in a senior management position in a large and reputable organization
- Demonstrate strong leadership and management skills
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate understanding of the organization and the environment
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the various revenue acts
- Possess sound IT application skills
- Possess excellent strategic, analytical, organizational and change management skills
- Demonstrate customer focus and quality orientation.
- Have a firm but pleasant personality
- Possess high integrity and be tax compliant in line with the spirit of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
- Experience in tax administration will be an added advantage
These are challenging and demanding roles and the Authority will offer competitive terms to the successful candidates.
Appointment will be on a three-year contract with the possibility of renewal for a further term of three years.
If you fit the required profile, please forward your application and curriculum vitae giving details of your qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration, copies of certificates including tax compliance certificate, e-mail address and daytime telephone contact as well as names and addresses of three references to be received on or before 15th December, 2011 to:
The Chairman
KRA Board of Directors
Kenya Revenue Authority, Times Tower, Haile Selassie Avenue
P.O. Box 48240 – 00100,
Nairobi
Note:
- Manual applications should be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked ‘Application for .. ….. . …“ (indicate relevant position) and may either be sent through the Post Office or placed in relevant boxes at Times Tower Building, Nairobi (Ground Floor)
- Online applications should be submitted to: erecruit@kra.go.ke
- Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Shortlisted candidates may be required to provide additional information
- Candidates will be subjected to psychometric testing before oral interviews.
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