Grade: KRA '6'
Department: Information, Communication & Technology
Reports to: Head of ICT
No of Positions: 1
Job Summary
This job holder will be accountable for:
- The development and enhancement of IFMIS to meet users expectations in terms of reports including ad-hocs,
- Leading integration initiatives with other PFM systems.
Operational Responsibilities
- Functional analysis of Oracle E-Business Suite.
- New and existing Personalization/Customization/Designing Oracle Forms and Reports and supporting the existing reports by one on site developer based on ?Function Design Document ? Customization (MD.50)? developed by Functional Consultants and approved by The National Treasury for development.
- Develop and deploy XML reports. Converting existing customized Oracle Reports to Oracle XML reports.
- Developing ?Technical Design Document ? Customization (MD.70)? post development of the identified custom objects for The National Treasury to review
- New or existing development of customizations ? workflow, procedure, SQL, PL/SQL
- Implement and maintain the integrations between Oracle and other Applications. Support and improve on the encryption and decryption solution between Central Bank of Kenya and IFMIS.
- Provide user training and documentation to super users and technical team on new and existing customizations (how to use).
- Knowledge Transfer to The National Treasury Super Users and Technical Team through sharing of documentation and on-site training.
- Any modification to the existing customized reports OR Modifications to the existing developed and new interfaces (integrations)
- New request from The National Treasury for development of Oracle Forms, Oracle Reports, Oracle Alert, Form Personalization, SQL, PL/SQL, Java etc.
- Support and enhancements of the various integrations and interfaces.
- Support of SOA, enhancing of existing and any new integrations that may be required.
- Be able to define, create new, schedule and work with multiple concurrent programs
Qualifications Knowledge and Skills
Academic qualifications
Bachelor?s Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Software engineering or an equivalent from a recognised institution.
Professional qualification
Certifications in Oracle XML Publisher, Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) or Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Oracle Forms, Oracle Reports, Oracle Functional Certifications.
Level of knowledge applied to the job
Knowledge in Oracle Modules, Java, OA Framework and Oracle Development Tools
Soft skills
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to capture user requirements
- Problem solving skills
- Work Experience
At least 5 years of service in a comparable position from a reputable organization
Note:
All applications from interested and qualified candidates must be submitted online via the process below.
ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
All applications should be submitted online by 13th February, 2019.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to gender and disability mainstreaming. Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.
KRA does not charge any application, processing, interviewing or any other fee in connection with our recruitment process.
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)
