Terms of Service: Five (5) year contract renewable up to attainment of mandatory retirement age, subject to satisfactory performance and adherence to the Authority’s Code of Conduct.
Remuneration: As per KRA salary structure.
Job Summary
The job holder shall be responsible for the implementation of the Taxpayer recruitment and enrollment strategy in line with relevant tax laws, policies and procedures.
Duties and responsibilities
- Develop and monitor implementation of policies, strategies, standards and guidelines on Tax Base Expansion and prepare periodic Tax Base Expansion revenue reports.
- Coordinate validation of taxpayers’ information on recruitment and overseeing monitoring of recruited taxpayers under incubation and review recommendations on turnaround strategies on nil and non-filers, and coordinating implementation of approved strategies.
- Coordinate key stakeholders' engagement on the provision and validation of information to facilitate taxpayer recruitment process and evaluate submissions on policy and system enhancement proposals on taxpayer recruitment.
- Evaluate risks related to taxpayer non-compliance and data integrity and develop corrective measures.
- Oversee implementation of corporate initiatives in the region/division: Ensure conformity to ISO standards and data security requirements, and manage Audit, Integrity, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Risk Management programmes and staff performance.
Person specifications
For appointment to this job, one must have: -
- A Bachelor’s degree in relevant Social Sciences, Business, Pure and Applied Sciences from a recognized and accredited institution.
- A Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Social Sciences, Business, Pure and Applied Sciences or related fields from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 7 years relevant work experience with at least 3 years in a middle-level management role.
- Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
- Successfully completed Tax Administration training from a recognized institution.
- Membership to a relevant professional body will be an added advantage
Key Competencies
- Visionary leadership, strategic thinking, strong organizational, planning, analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Strong business acumen, including expertise in taxation of the new emerging businesses and digital economy and Knowledge in tax legislation, compliance, tax policy and governance.
- Strong decision-making, problem-solving and creative thinking skills
- Strong persuasion, negotiation and communication skills–both oral and written
- 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)
