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 jobholder shall be responsible for managing and directing the Internal Affairs Investigation and Vetting & Lifestyle Audits process in enhancement of Staff Integrity Assurance Mechanisms.
Duties and responsibilities
- Collaborate with Government Agencies and Departments to undertake required background checks, vetting and lifestyle audits.
- Create and maintain effective linkages with other law enforcement agencies to ensure coordination of investigations touching on staff.
- Develop and maintain framework to undertake Education, Policy & Compliance, Internal Affairs Investigation, Vetting & Lifestyle Audits and Complaints & Corruption Reporting
- Develop and maintain framework to undertake Internal Affairs Investigations and Vetting & Lifestyle Audits.
- Create and maintain effective linkages with other law enforcement agencies to ensure coordination of investigations touching on staff.
- 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 relevant Social Sciences, Business, Pure and Applied Sciences or any other relevant field from a recognized institution.
- A Master’s degree in relevant Social Sciences, Business, Law, Pure and Applied Sciences or relevant field from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
- Training in Fraud/economic crimes/ corruption/ assets recovery investigations from reputable institutions.
- Certificate in Tax Fraud and Investigation will be an added advantage.
- Certificate in Tax/Customs Training will be an added advantage.
- A Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks 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.
- At least 2 years of experience in investigations
- 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 basic understanding of Tax & Customs Administration.
- Strong decision-making, problem-solving and creative thinking
- 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)
