The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) is an independent
commission set up under Article 215 of the Constitution of Kenya.
Its core mandate is to recommend the basis for equitable sharing
of revenues raise nationally between the National and County Governments;
sharing of revenue among the County Governments and make recommendations on
other matters concerning the financing of, and financial management by county
governments.
1. Senior Analyst, Revenue Enhancement Program
The successful candidate will provide technical expertise and
leadership in the execution of the county revenue enhancement and
administration programs.
The Advisor is responsible for providing technical leadership
and guidance to county staff in the implementation of sustainable and
affordable revenue administration practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop
and assist counties in the implementation of sustainable and affordable
revenue administration practices and transparent and accountable systems;
- Develop and
deliver capacity building programs in revenue planning and generation for
counties
- Develop
guidelines / toolkit for county taxes /fees collection; lease of
properties; public private sector partnerships and enterprise development;
- Facilitate knowledge
building and information / experience sharing
In addition, the successful candidate must;
- Display
cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and
adaptability
- Promote
knowledge management and learning
- Demonstrate
development and operational effectiveness
- Demonstrate
leadership and self- management
Required Education, Skills and Experience:
- A Master’s
degree or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics,
Public Administration or related field.
- Professional accounting
qualification.
- A minimum of
seven (7) years of relevant progressive working experience in public
sector or tax consultancy
- At least three
(3) years of work experience in a supervisory position
- Previous
engagement with local authorities and experience in database development
will be distinct advantages
- Able to use
computers programs / applications (MS. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
2. Senior Analyst, Financial Management
The successful candidate will provide technical expertise and
leadership in the Commission’s program on strengthening public financial
management.
The officer is responsible for providing technical leadership
and guidance to county staff in strengthening public financial management
practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and
provide sound financial management assessments / reviews, advice and
support to county governments
- Develop and
deliver quality Public Finance fiduciary services, capacity building
support and analytical work to county governments
- Promote Public Financial
Management reforms
- Facilitate
knowledge building and information / experience sharing.
In addition, the successful candidate must;
- Display
cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and
adaptability
- Promote
knowledge management and learning
- Demonstrate
development and operational effectiveness
- Demonstrate
leadership and self- management
Required Education, Skills and Experience:
- A Master’s
degree or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics,
Public Administration or related field.
- Professional
accounting qualification.
- A minimum of
seven (7) years of relevant progressive working experience in public
sector financial management
- At least three
(3) years of work experience in a supervisory position
- Knowledge of
International Financial Reporting Standards, International Public Sector
Accounting Standards, International Standards on Auditing and awareness on
current issues in financial management.
- Able to use
computers programs / applications (MS. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
- Membership of an
accounting professional body of good standing.
3. Senior Analyst, Macroeconomics and Public Finance
The successful candidate will be in charge of the macroeconomics
and public finance division, which covers both policy analysis and
econometrics/modeling sections.
The Senior Analyst will monitor developments at the macro
economy and their impact on CRA’s constitutional mandate.
She/he is also expected to work with other institutions dealing
with macroeconomic management, develops a suite of models for policy simulation
and forecasting, and conducts research on thematic areas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Day-to-day
running and management of the division (macroeconomics)
- Work with the
director in running the department
- Develop a
suite-of-models for policy simulation and forecasting
- Conduct policy
analyses on macroeconomic management, debt policy etc.
- Monitor and
report on national and county economic developments
- Conduct research
to inform decision making and publish in appropriate media-refereed
journals, Staff working papers, etc.
- Collaborate with
partner institutions in generating objective policy research
- Work jointly
with the statistics division to update CRA’s socio-economic database
- Perform capacity
building and mentoring of junior staff within the division
Required Education, Skills and Experience:
- Master’s degree
in economics or any related field from a reputable university
- A minimum of
seven (7) years of relevant progressive experience in policy analysis and
economic modeling
- At least three
(3) years of work experience in a supervisory position
- A good research
publications record
- A good
understanding of econometrics theory and ability to use standard
econometrics software to conduct research and modeling such as Eviews,
Stata/SPSS, RATS and CATS.
4. Senior Analyst, Revenue Allocation and Budget Analysis
The successful candidate will develop and maintain the revenue
allocation formula, monitor and evaluate expenditure and revenue trends at both
national and county governments.
During the transition period, the division will also work with relevant stakeholders in county preparedness work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for
day-to-day management of the division
- Works with the
director in running the department
- Develop and
maintain the revenue allocation formula (First generation and second
generation formulae);
- Monitor and
evaluate expenditure and revenue trends at both national and the 47 county
governments-budget out-turns, exchequer issues etc.;
- Work jointly
with the County Affairs department in the revenue enhancement mandate of
CRA;
- Work jointly
with the econometrics section to perform revenue forecasting at national
and county governments
- Monitor the
devolution process and in particular public finance management
- Collaboration
with partner institutions in generating objective research.
- Conducting
thematic research to inform revenue allocation and roll out of the county
governments
- Capacity
building in the division
Required Education, Skills and Experience:
- Master’s degree
in Economics, Development Economics or Finance from a reputable university
- A minimum of
seven (7) years relevant progressive experience in fiscal policy
development and /or implementation such as the Ministry of Finance,
Central Bank, Kenya Revenue Authority, and Parliamentary Budget Office
e.t.c.
- An understanding
/keen interest in the devolution process
- At least three
(3) years of work experience in a supervisory position
- A good
understanding of how to conduct research
5. Communications Officer
Reporting to the Director Communications, the successful candidate will be responsible for both internal and external communication processes.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop writing
and editing content for the intranet, staff newsletter, team briefings,
annual reports, notice boards and other internal communications channels;
- Day-to-day management
of the Commission’s website, including updating and on-going monitoring,
gaining input from other members of staff as necessary;
- Media Relations;
- Coordinating
exhibitions and visits;
- Advertising and
production management;
- Reputation and
stakeholder management;
- Events
management;
- Corporate social
responsibility management;
- Development of
the Commissions corporate identity, and ensuring it is applied
consistently throughout the organization;
- Develop, promote
and adhere to best practice and to agreed systems and procedures across
all areas of work;
- Undertake other
duties as required commensurate with the level of this position.
Required Education, Skills and Experience:
- Master’s degree
in Social Sciences, postgraduate diploma in Communication, media studies
or any other related field.
- A minimum of 3
years working experience in a similar role.
6. Research Assistants (Replacements)
Successful applicants will report to the Director of Research
and will be involved in programmed research, basic policy analysis and
statistical/data collection assignments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Data Analysis;
- Assist in
reporting and monitoring the contemporary issues on the developments in
county and national government resources and revenue generation, and core
functions of the Commission;
- Compiling data
on the fiscal devolution function of the Commission;
- Assist in the
research of the fiscal development strategies within the developed
economies;
- Compile data on
developments in the devolution processes;
- Provide
technical assistance to members of the Commission and Directors along
adopted CRA thematic areas.
- Assist in
collection and collation of data.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
- A good
bachelor’s degree in Economics, or Economics related field from a
recognized University.
- Masters
qualification will be an added advantage.
- Knowledge of how
to conduct desk, laboratory or field research
- Ability to
conduct statistical analysis and interpret experimental data
- Excellent
computer skills in spread sheets and word processing
- Knowledge of a
statistical application package will be an added advantage.
- He/she must be a
person of integrity and demonstrate excellent communication skills.
- Strong
interpersonal skills, including ability to work well with others in a busy
work environment.
- Ability to work
under pressure/deadlines
- Aged between
24-35 years.
- At least two
years’ experience
General Competencies
All applicants to the above positions should possess the following general competencies:
- He/she must be a
person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a
team player;
- Strong managerial
skills, including motivating, developing, coaching and leading teams;
- Demonstrated
high ethical standards;
- Competent and
organized;
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills;
- Excellent
knowledge of relevant computer software and applications and;
- Ability to work
in a team-modulated and collaborative environment.
Terms and Conditions of Service
The successful candidates for the above positions will be
offered a competitive remuneration package and will be appointed on three year
contract term renewable on satisfactory performance.
Application Process
If your training, experience and competence match or exceed any
of the above minimum requirements, please send (2) separately secured copies of
your application, a detailed upto-date curriculum vitae, indicating current
remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts, together with copies of
certificates and testimonials.
You should also give the names of three referees who must be
familiar with your previous work/academic experience indicating their
telephone, postal and email addresses.
The application cover MUST clearly indicate the position being
applied for.
Application should be addressed to the Commission Secretary, CRA
and be sent by post or hand delivered to the Commission offices at 14 Riverside
Drive by latest Friday 27th July, 2012 as follows:
APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF ___________ (insert appropriate
position)
To The Commission Secretary
Commission on Revenue Allocation
14 Riverside Drive
Grosvenor Block
P.O. Box 1310 - 00200
Nairobi
Grosvenor Block
P.O. Box 1310 - 00200
Nairobi
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you do not hear from us in the next three months from the
date of this advertisement then consider your application unsuccessful.
The CRA is an equal opportunity, gender sensitive and compliant employer.
