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Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is the principal revenue collection agency 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. 

The Authority is seeking result oriented and self driven individuals with high integrity to fill the following vacant position:

Marine Officer I - Coxswain / Navigator
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Safe Maneuvering of the vessel.
  • Ensuring the boat is manned adequately during operations and at silent hours.
  • In charge of the boat’s husbandry.
  • Reporting of all seamanship and navigational equipment defects to the Captain.
  • Presentation of all seamanship and navigational equipment defects to the captain.
  • Passage planning and charting of navigational routes.
  • Ensuring adequate stocking of detergents, cleaning and painting materials onboard.
  • Keeping of all vessel records.
  • Charting of navigational routes.
  • In-charge of watch and station bills.
  • Conducting training and drill on board.
  • Supervision of the crew.
  • Any other relevant duties assigned.
Requirements for appointment
 
Academic and professional qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marine/Nautical studies from a recognized University.
  • Professional qualification in the relevant field.
  • Membership to a relevant professional body.
  • Relevant practicing competence certificates.
  • Must have worked for at least 3 years in a similar position in a large vessel.
Competencies
  • Organizational awareness.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Decision making skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Result oriented.
  • Team player.

Legal Officer I
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Assisting the Senior Legal Officer in performance of his/her duties.
  • Representing the Authority in Civil and Criminal Litigation.
  • Provision of Legal Advice to Departments.
  • Drafting contracts, leases and other conveyance documents.
  • Carry out research and reviewing of existing legislation.
  • Any other relevant duties assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
 
Academic and professional qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognized University.
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Law.
  • Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
  • 2 years experience in a similar position in a comparable organization.
Competencies
  • Good communication skills.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Organization awareness.
  • Decision making skills.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Must have high standards of integrity.
  • Team player.

Legal Officer I - Prosecution
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Drafting/reviewing of charge sheets.
  • Undertaking research on assigned legal issues.
  • Collecting and collating research data.
  • Interviewing witnesses and taking statements.
  • Handling general and specialized prosecutions in court with a bias towards revenue collection.
  • Any other relevant duties assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
 
Academic and professional qualifications
  • A Bachelor’s of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized University.
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Law (KSL).
  • Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
  • Membership to relevant professional body.
  • Must have at least 3 years experience in a similar position in a comparable organization.
  • Computer literate.
Competencies
  • Good communication skills.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Organization awareness.
  • Decision making skills.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Must have high standards of integrity.
  • Team player.

Senior Procurement / Inventory Officer
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Floating and closing of quotations.
  • Monitoring of stock levels.
  • Coordinating deliveries of goods and services.
  • Compiling evaluation and inspection reports.
  • Assisting in the preparation of Annual Procurement Plans and budget.
  • Preparation of contract documents.
  • Any other relevant duties assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
 
Academic and professional qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce/Economics/Procurement & Supplies or related field from a recognized University.
  • Advanced Diploma in Supplies Management (CIPS) or its equivalent.
  • Membership to a relevant professional body.
  • Supervisory skills training.
  • Must have at least 3 years experience in a similar position in a comparable organization.
Competencies
  • Organizational awareness.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Good analytical skills.
  • Result oriented.
  • Attention to details.
  • Must have high standards of integrity.
  • Team player.

Senior Maintenance Engineer
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Liaison with service providers for efficient provision of service and repairs.
  • Preparing service and repair schedules.
  • Inspecting and confirming of service/repairs
  • Following up on service and repair requisitions.
  • Ensuring quality assurance and preparing reports.
  • Supervising and management of staff.
  • Overseeing contractual and maintenance of utility equipment.
  • Any other relevant duties assigned.
Requirements for appointment
 
Academic and professional qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a relevant Technical field from a recognized University.
  • Professional qualification in the relevant field.
  • Membership to relevant professional body.
  • Must have at least 3 years experience in a similar position in a comparable organization.
Competencies
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Supervisory skills.
  • Must have high standards of integrity.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Result oriented.
  • Team player.

Senior Investigation Officer - Ethics and Integrity
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Investigation of cases/complaints received in the department regarding corruption and unethical behavior by the members of the staff.
  • Conducting integrity testing.
  • Writing investigation reports.
  • Preparation of monthly case progress reports.
  • Supervision of officers in the unit.
  • Any other relevant duties assigned.
Requirements for appointment
 
Academic and professional qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field from a recognized University.
  • Training in investigations skills from a recognized institution
  • Membership to a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
  • At least 5 years experience of progressive investigative experience two (2) of which must have been served in a senior position.
Competencies
  • Analytical skills.
  • Investigative and detective skills.
  • Skills in integrity testing operations.
  • Excellent report writing skills.
  • Must have high standards of integrity.
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Computer literate.

Senior Computer Forensics Investigation Officer
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Investigation of cases / complaints of corruption and unethical behavior by the members of the staff.
  • Conducting integrity testing.
  • Conducting computer fraud investigations.
  • Compiling investigation case reports.
  • Preparation of monthly case progress reports.
  • Supervision of officers in the unit.
  • Any other relevant duties assigned.
Requirements for appointment
 
Academic and professional qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field from a recognized University.
  • Training in investigations skills from a recognized institution.
  • Training in Computer forensics investigations.
  • Membership to a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
  • At least 5 years experience of progressive investigative experience two (2) of which must have been served in a senior position.
Competencies
  • Analytical skills.
  • Investigative and detective skills.
  • Skills in integrity testing operations.
  • Excellent report writing skills.
  • Must have high standards of integrity.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislations.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Computer literate.

Senior Legal Officer
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Assisting the supervisor in his/her performance of all his/her duties.
  • Representing the Authority in Civil and Criminal Litigation.
  • Provision of Legal Advice to Departments.
  • Drafting contracts, leases and other conveyance documents.
  • Carry out research and reviewing of existing legislation.
  • Any other relevant duties assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
 
Academic and professional qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognized University.
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Law.
  • Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
  • Supervisor skills Courses.
  • 3 years experience in a similar position in a comparable organization.
Competencies
  • Good communication skills.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Organization awareness.
  • Decision making skills.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Must have high standards of integrity.
  • Team player.

Senior Legal Officer - Prosecution
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Drafting/reviewing of charge sheets.
  • Undertaking research on assigned legal issues.
  • Collecting and collating research data.
  • Liaising with investigative agencies.
  • Advising on various legal briefs.
  • Handling general and specialized prosecutions in court.
  • Any other relevant duties assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
 
Academic and professional qualifications
  • A Bachelor’s of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized University.
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Law (KSL)
  • Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
  • Must have served for a minimum period of three (3) years as a Prosecution Counseling a similar position in the public service ; OR be a practicing Advocate in Criminal Law with relevant experience of not less than (3) years and has a current practicing license.
  • Computer literate.
Competencies
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Organization awareness.
  • Decision making skills.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Must have high standards of integrity.
  • Team player.

Principal Legal Officer - Board Affairs, Legal Opinions and Conveyancing Services
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Preparation of draft Legal Documents such as Contracts, Leases, MOUs.
  • Giving Legal opinions on various matters arising from the Department.
  • Ensuring and supervising preparation of the Divisional Annual Training and Procurement Plan and Budget.
  • Carrying out Legal research.
  • Preparing Budgets in consultation with the Assistant Commissioner in the Division.
  • Any other relevant duties assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
 
Academic and professional qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University.
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Law (KSL)
  • Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
  • Middle level management training.
  • Must be a Certified Public Secretary (CPS) K
  • Membership to a relevant professional body
  • Must have at least 3 years experience in a similar position in a comparable organization.
Competencies
  • Good communication skills.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Supervisory skills.
  • Result oriented.
  • Must have high standards of integrity
  • Team player.

Assistant Commissioner - Marine Services
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Ensuring the implementation of procedures, tactics and work plans for the Section.
  • Drafting of the budget, training and consolidation of the Aimual Procurement and Disposal Plans.
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
  • Ensuring efficient utilization of allocated funds.
  • Supervising the preparation, monitoring and evaluation of the Performance Contracts of staff under their supervision.
  • Responsible for the management of a station, large vessels or a fleet of small vessels.
  • Responsible for safe navigation and maintenance of vessels.
  • Any other relevant duties assigned.
Requirements for appointment
 
Academic and professional qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marine/Mechanical Engineering or Related field from a recognized University.
  • A Masters Degree will be an added advantage.
  • Membership to a relevant professional body.
  • Professional qualification in Fleet management or a related field.
  • Must have worked for at least Five (5) years, three (3) of which must be in a middle level management position in a comparable organization.
Competencies
  • Good communication skills.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Supervisory skills.
  • Basic marine survival skills.
  • Must have high standards of integrity.
  • Result oriented.
  • Team player.

Assistant Commissioner - Procurement / Inventory
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Preparing and implementing procedures, tactics and work plans for the Section.
  • Consolidating the Annual Procurement / Disposal Plans.
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
  • Ensuring the efficient discharge of procurement/inventory activities.
  • Supervising the activities of the tendering process.
  • Preparing procurement /supplies reports and updates.
  • Conducting pre-bid and post-bid briefing sessions.
  • Preparing responses to audit and investigative reports/queries.
  • Managing and developing of staff in the unit.
  • Reviewing of tender documents, contract documents and proposals.
  • Any other relevant duties assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
 
Academic and professional qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce/Economics/Procurement & Supplies or related field from a recognized University.
  • A Masters Degree will be an added advantage.
  • Middle level management and leadership training.
  • Membership to a relevant professional body.
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) or its equivalent.
  • Must have at least five (5) years experience, three (3) of which must be in a senior position in a comparable organization.
Competencies
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Supervisory skills.
  • Good managerial and leadership skills.
  • Result oriented.
  • Must have high standards of integrity.
  • Team player.
  • Good organization skills.

Assistant Commissioner - Change Communication
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Reviewing the communication strategy.
  • Reviewing previous change initiatives and updating current strategy based on lessons learned.
  • Assessing stakeholder groups and conducting stakeholder analysis.
  • Creating a detailed communication plan.
  • Developing and maintaining a communication calendar.
  • Working with client counterparts to assessing appropriate communication channels.
  • Advising Client Change, Network Agents on planning, tailoring and distributing project communications to meet local needs.
  • Identifying/developing two-way communication channels for gathering feedback and interacting with stakeholders.
  • Implementing and updating the communication plan on an on-going basis.
  • Any other relevant duties assigned.
Requirements for appointment
 
Academic and professional qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field from a recognized University.
  • A Masters degree in Organization Development or relevant field shall be an added advantage.
  • Qualifications in project management, change management or related field
  • At least five (5) years of relevant experience, three (3) of which must be as a change communication expert in middle level management position in a comparable organization
Competencies
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to influence and build relationships across the organization.
  • Strong negotiation, presentation and management skills.
  • Project management skills.
  • Must have high standards of integrity.
  • Excellent organization and planning skills
  • Facilitation/training skills.
  • Team player.

Assistant Commissioner - Culture Change Management
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Aligning culture of the Authority to the vision by building and integrating culture change strategies.
  • Defining culture and behaviors of the Authority and building culture change activities.
  • Developing culture change programmes and aligning plans.
  • Regularly assessing culture alignment to the visions.
  • Gathering feedback and assessing the impact of culture change programme effectiveness and recommending appropriate action.
  • Ensuring that the organization design and Human Resources/Performance Management Systems are aligned to driving new behaviors that gradually shifts the organizations culture in support of the Authority s vision.
  • Implementing culture programmes and planning on an on-going basis.
  • Any other relevant duties assigned.
Requirements for appointment
 
Academic and professional qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field from a recognized University.
  • A Masters degree in Organizational Development or related field will be an added advantage.
  • Qualification in project management, change management or related field.
  • Undertaken at least one culture change program.
  • At least five (5) years of relevant experience, three (3) of which must be in Human Resources in middle level management position in a comparable organization.
Competencies
  • Ability to build and maintain relationships.
  • Ability to support and manage change efforts, innovative approaches in problem solving.
  • Ability to work with and through others to deliver desired results.
  • Strong emotional intelligence skills.
  • Ability to communicate courteously and proactively.
  • Must have high standards of integrity.
  • Team player.

Assistant Commissioner - Board Affairs, Legal Opinions and Conveyancing Services
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Ensuring the review and implementation of procedures, tactics and work plans for the Section.
  • Ensuring the drafting of the budget and consolidation of the Annual Training, Procurement and Disposal Plans.
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
  • Ensuring utilization of funds.
  • Supervising the preparation, monitoring and evaluation of the Performance Contracts of staff in the unit.
  • Providing legal advice and secretarial services.
  • Drafting/Vetting all legal instruments and documents.
  • Monitoring changes in the regulatory environment.
  • Drafting of contracts, leases, agreements and Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs).
  • Carrying out research and review of the existing laws that impact on the Authority’s core business.
  • Supervising staff in the unit.
  • Any other relevant duties assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
 
Academic and professional qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University.
  • Masters Degree will be an added advantage.
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Law (KSL)
  • Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
  • A Certified Public Secretary of Kenya (CPS - K)
  • Middle level Management training courses.
  • Membership to a relevant professional body.
  • Must have at least six (6) years experience, four (4) of which must be in middle management in a comparable organization.
Competencies
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Supervisory skills.
  • Must have high standards of integrity
  • Result oriented.
  • Team player.

Senior Assistant Commissioner - Procurement / Inventory
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Reviewing and implement procedures, tactics and work plans for the Section.
  • Management and development of staff.
  • Reviewing of tender documents, contract documents and proposals.
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
  • Co-ordinating, storage and stock control procurement activities.
  • Review contract documents.
  • Maintaining effective procurement! inventory systems for the Authority.
  • Co-ordinating the activities of tender processing documents.
  • Co-ordinating the processes of tenders, quotations and proposals.
  • Providing Secretarial Services to the Procurement/Disposal Committees under the Act.
  • Any other relevant duties assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
 
Academic and professional qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce/Economics/Procurement & Supplies or related field from a recognized University.
  • A Masters Degree in the relevant field.
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) or equivalent.
  • Membership to a relevant professional body.
  • Senior Management and Leadership training.
  • Must have at least six (6) years experience, four (4) of which must be in a senior position in a comparable organization.
Competencies
  • Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills.
  • Leadership and managerial skills.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Mature and result oriented.
  • Must have high standards of integrity.
  • Team Player.
  • Excellent organizational skills.

Senior Assistant Commissioner - Marine Services
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Advising on Marine related matters.
  • Coordinating the provision of Marine services.
  • Coordinating the repair and maintenance of marine vessels.
  • Developing, reviewing and implementing procedures, tactics and work plans for the Section.
  • Coordinating the draft budget, Training and Annual Procurement and Disposal Plans.
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant statutory legislation.
  • Maintaining the Fleet management systems.
  • Managing and developing of staff.
  • Liaising with other Government Agencies on marine matters.
  • Any other relevant duties assigned.
Requirements for appointment
 
Academic and professional qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marine, Mechanical Engineering or related field from a recognized University.
  • A Masters Degree in the relevant field.
  • Professional qualification in Marine, Fleet management studies or related field.
  • Membership to a relevant professional body.
  • Senior Level Management and Leadership training.
  • Must have worked for at least Six (6) years, four (4) of which must be in a senior position in a comparable organization.
Competencies
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Leadership and managerial skills.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Must have excellent marine survival skills.
  • Must be mature and result oriented.
  • Must have high standards of integrity.
  • Team Player.

Senior Assistant Commissioner - Board Affairs, Legal Opinions and Conveyancing Services
 
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Implementing procedures, tactics and work plans for the Section.
  • Managing and developing of staff.
  • Reviewing the draft budget and consolidating Annual Procurement, training and Disposal Plans.
  • Coordinating compliance with relevant legislation.
  • Provision of legal advice/opinions.
  • Maintaining a Database for all KRA’S legal and security documents.
  • Vetting all legal instruments and documents before execution.
  • Monitoring changes in the regulatory environment and advise the Deputy Commissioner — Board Services and or Conveyancing.
  • Coordinating the preparation and implementation of the budget, training and Annual Procurement Plan for the department.
  • Provide secretarial services to the Board.
  • Ensure timely preparation of contracts, leases, agreements and Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs).
  • Ensure proper legal research is undertaken.
  • Ensure the development and implementation of ICT systems for the Board Secretary Department.
  • Any other relevant duties assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
 
Academic and professional qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized University.
  • A Masters degree in a relevant field.
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Law (KSL)
  • Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
  • A Certified Public Secretary of Kenya (CPS - K)
  • Senior Management and leadership training.
  • Must have at least Six (6) years experience, four (4) of which must be in senior position in a comparable organization.
Competencies
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Senior leadership and managerial skills.
  • Analytical Skills.
  • Must be mature and result oriented.
  • Must have high standards of integrity.
  • Team player.

Deputy Commissioner - Board Affairs, Legal Opinions and Conveyancing Services
 
Duties and responsibilities
  • Negotiating, drafting and vetting of agreements.
  • Overseeing regular and timely performance reporting as well as the development of the department’s business plan in alignment with the KRA’S Corporate Plan.
  • Coordinating timely preparation of contracts, leases, agreements and Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs).
  • Coordinating the prompt and accurate legal advice / opinions to all departments in the Authority including advising the Board on all legal matters and implications of proposed policies and legislations.
  • Supervising and developing departmental staff to achieve expected performance goals and objectives.
  • Ensure financial resources effectively, ensuring cost management and development of activity based budgets.
  • Coordinating the development and implementation of ICT systems for the Board Secretary Department.
  • Any other relevant duties assigned.
Requirements for Appointment
 
Academic and professional qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized University.
  • A Masters degree in a relevant field.
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Law (KSL)
  • A Certified Public Secretary of Kenya (CPS - K)
  • Senior management and leadership training.
  • Must have at least Eight (8) years experience, five (5) of which must be in senior management in a comparable organization.
Competencies
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Leadership and managerial skills.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Must be mature and result oriented.
  • Must have high standards of integrity.
  • Result oriented.
  • Team player.

Deputy Commissioner - Change Management 

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Defining overall change management strategy and planning for maximum user adoption.
  • Facilitating stakeholder alignment and engagement.
  • Integrating change plan with program plan and working with program manager to ensure continual alignment.
  • Working with the client change team to assess the impact of the program on various teams.
  • Reviewing the approach for measuring and tracking change readiness and assessing change impacts.
  • Reviewing and providing inputs to communication and training plans.
  • Managing other team members and tracking progress.
  • Defining change agent networks plan and activities.
  • Reviewing and providing inputs into other Business Change deliverables.
  • Ensuring that lessons learned are effectively captured and communicated to next wave transitions teams.
  • Any other relevant duties assigned.
Requirements for appointment
 
Academic and professional qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field from a recognized University.
  • A Masters degree in Organizational Development or related field.
  • Certification in change management.
  • Must have led one (1) significant transformational project.
  • At least eight (8) years relevant experience, five (5) of which must be in senior management in a comparable organization.
Competencies
  • A team player and able to work with and through others.
  • Ability to influence others and move toward a common vision or goal.
  • Strong emotional intelligence skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Must have high standards of integrity.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
How to apply

Applications typed or in own handwriting indicating the position applied for and enclosing detailed curriculum vitae (giving details of your qualifications, experience, current position, and names and addresses of three referees), copies of academic and professional certificates, Tax Compliance Certificate, copies of National Identity Card and testimonials should be sent by post to the undersigned or placed in relevant boxes at Times Tower Building, Nairobi (Ground Floor) so as to be received on or before 7th March, 2013.

A daytime telephone contact and email address should also be provided.

Senior Deputy Commissioner,
Human Resources.
Kenya Revenue Authority.
P.O Box 48240—00100.
Nairobi.

Note:

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only qualified shortlisted candidates will be contacted.