Terms of Service: Five (5) years contract renewable up to attainment of mandatory retirement age.
Remuneration: As per KRA salary structure
Key Highlights
The Chief Manager, Enterprise Architecture & Solution Design reports to the Deputy Commissioner - Business Transformation and Digital Engineering
Job Summary
The jobholder shall be responsible for overseeing development and Management of the Authority’s Enterprise architecture, supporting transition of Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) Core Business capabilities to the desired future capabilities in order for the Authority to realize its mandate. The person shall ensure alignment of business objectives with ICT and coordinated change management across the Authority.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide expertise in cascading and implementation of the Divisional vision and Enterprise Architecture Framework (Architecture Principles, Methodology, & Procedures) and Programmes.
- Develop and maintain KRA’s Current and envisioned target Enterprise Architecture Blueprints (Business Applications, Data, & Technology), business intelligence, data science and artificial intelligence to enhance business outcomes and transform the Authority into a data intelligent Tax Administration.
- Develop technological strategies and road maps, technological investment plans and Prepare Transformation Budgets and Management
- Conduct research on Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) solutions in the market for particular technical requirements and business needs and draw insights and recommendations.
- Supervise and review business project proposals to ensure benefits outweigh costs and provide advisory opinions projects viability.
- Provide guidance and expertise in development of policies, standards and guidelines that direct the selection, development, implementation and use of Information Technology within the enterprise.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing staff to ensure efficiency, accountability, and continuous performance improvement for the business enterprise architecture team.
- Share with Management and Project Teams, best practices and lessons learned in technology implementation.
- Collaborate with key stakeholder and Identify key Project implementation risks, analyzing potential impacts on the enterprise and on achievement of anticipated objectives.
- Ensure conformity to ISO (9001/2025 and 27001/2013) and data security requirements.
Person specifications
For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications or any other IT related field.
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications or any other relevant field will be an added advantage.
- Cumulative service period of seven (7) years, three (3) of which should be at middle level management.
- Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution, will be an added advantage.
- Membership to a professional body (ISACA or CSK) or any other recognized institution, with a valid practicing certificate.
Any of the following technical certification
- TOGAF
- IIBA
- COBIT
- CISA
- ITIL
- PRINCE 2 or PMP
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
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Kenya Revenue Authority does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting, interviewing, and/or offer)
