Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable upon successful completion of six (6) months probationary period.
Remuneration: As per KRA salary structure
Job Summary
The jobholder shall be responsible for overseeing the successful execution and management of projects related to Domestic Taxes (LMT/MST).The person shall ensure coherence and synergy among projects, effective governance, timely delivery and alignment with organizational goals.
Duties and responsibilities
- Oversee projects related to domestic taxes.
- Identify and manage interdependencies among projects to ensure coherence and synergy within the sub-portfolio.
- Develop, maintain and implement appropriate governance structures within the sub-portfolio.
- Manage relationships with vendors and contractors to ensure their deliveries align with project and organizational
- Lead the planning phase for all projects within the portfolio, from defining objectives and scope to resource allocation and risk assessment.
- Track and manage key milestones to ensure timely delivery of projects.
- Coordinate with user departments to ensure acceptability of project outputs within the departments.
- Address and resolve bottlenecks or challenges that hinder project progress.
- Oversee the successful delivery of all projects within the portfolio, ensuring outputs meet quality and scope requirements.
Person specifications
For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Computing, Engineering, Business and other relevant Degrees from a recognized university.
- Master’s Degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Computing, Engineering, Business and other relevant Degrees from a recognized university, will be an added advantage.
- Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile PM or equivalent) is an added advantage.
- Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution, will be an added advantage.Membership to a recognized professional body is preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) year’s work experience in a similar role, and at least two (2) years at Assistant Manager level or a comparable position.
- Training in Tax Administration will be an added advantage
- Certification in Certified Public Accounting is an added advantage
Key Competencies
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
- Experience in managing large-scale technology and operational projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strategic leadership and management.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong ability to work under pressure and deliver within tight deadlines.
- Innovative thinking
- Organizational skills
- Resilience and Adaptability
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
- Customer-Centrism Approach
- Professionalism, Ethical Judgment and Integrity
Job Application Guidelines
Registration:
- Go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login and then click on the ‘Register’ button to start the application process.
- After registration, you will receive an email enabling you to confirm your email address and complete your registration.
Log on:
- After registration go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login
- Key in your username and password then click on ‘Log in’ to access your account.
- After successful log in, the system will open the ‘Applicant Cockpit’.
Candidate Profile (To create or update applicant detail):
- On the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page, go to the tab ‘Candidate Profile’.
- Click on ‘My Profile’ to create and update your profile.
- Follow the instructions to complete your profile.
- The process will end by clicking the tab “Overview and Release”.
- Ensure you click the check box on the page to complete the profile.
Application process:
- To view the open job postings, click on the tab ‘Employment Opportunities’ on the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page.
- Under the heading ‘Job Search’ click the ‘Start’ button to view all available vacancies.
- Click on the Job posting to display the details of the position.
- To apply for the position, click ‘Apply’ button at the top of the page.
- Follow the instructions to complete and submit your application.
- Kindly note that all mandatory fields must be completed.
- To complete the process of application, click the ‘Send Application Now’ button after reviewing and accepting the ‘Data Privacy Statement’.
In case of any challenges, please send your email query to isupporthr@kra.go.ke
If you experience any delay in receiving an email notification at the end of the e-recruitment registration process, please refresh your email. In case of any challenge, please send your query to isupporthr@kra.go.ke
Kenya Revenue Authority does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting, interviewing, and/or offer)
