Terms of Service: Five (5) years 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 jobholder shall be responsible for coordination and administration of policies and strategies at Nairobi Customs Stations (NCS) to mobilize revenue and foster compliance with Customs laws, regulations and other relevant legislation.
Duties and responsibilities
- Formulate strategies and plans for the development and implementation of revenue programmes to effectively manage operations at Nairobi Customs Stations.
- Oversee implementation of trade facilitation initiatives to ensure compliance with Port Charter commitments.
- Oversee management of the Customs activities within the Section to enhance port efficiency in cargo clearance and arbitrate disputes with taxpayers arising during the cargo clearance process.
- Coordinate review of the Customs laws and other Acts to identify areas of annual budget proposals for National and East African Community (EAC) legislative amendments.
- Establish and maintain liaison and working relationships with Government Agencies, Departments, Partner States and other stakeholders to enhance the effectiveness of the Section operations.
- Oversee implementation of stock management initiatives to support the Customs Public Auction and approve customs warehouse rent waiver requests within the allowed approval limits, and coordinate escalation of cases exceeding allowed limits for approval.
- Oversee raising and confirmation functions in the offence management process within the system.
- Oversee management of bonded facilities and stock reconciliation to confirm sufficiency of executed bonds.
- Oversee the management of Export Processing Zone (EPZ), Manufacture Under Bond (MUB) and Special Economic Zone (SEZ) within the operational areas to ensure compliance with Customs laws and other legislation.
- 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, the candidate must have:
- A Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Law, Social Sciences or related fields from a recognized institution.
- A Master’s degree in a relevant field 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 Customs Administration training from a recognized institution
- Membership of 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 new emerging businesses and the digital economy and Knowledge in Customs legislation, compliance, Customs 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
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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)
