Kenya Revenue Authority is the principal revenue collector for the Government of Kenya, with the primary goal of delivering Kenya to financial self-sufficiency through effective tax revenue mobilization.
In pursuit of our goal, we seek to recruit a Commissioner responsible for Customs & Border Control whose key mandates among others, are to:
- Implement strategies to effectively control cross border movement of goods and to interdict trafficking in illicit and harmful products.
- Implement strategies to promote efficient cross border movement of goods in line with Kenya?s stated international trade goals.
- Implement strategies to effectively collect revenue due from cross border trading activities and to counter tax evasion.
- Manage departmental resources and budgets.
- Manage and motivate staff to deliver high impact performance.
Candidates Profile
Applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications:
- University Degree in Business, Economics, Fiscal Management, Law, Security Management or related fields.
- Fifteen (15) years? experience in Customs or Security Management operations, at least ten (10) of which must be in middle and senior management levels.
- Strong appreciation of Customs practice, operations and reform agenda.
- Knowledge of National Security management strategies and requirements.
- Master?s Degree in the relevant fields shall confer added advantage.
- Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership, team building and communications skills.
This is a key position open to persons with the relevant exposure and experience. It should interest those with a passion for success and who aspire to make a discernible change that positively impacts Kenya and its people.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo corruption and security background vetting in accordance with KRA and Government procedures. Candidates interested in the position should apply in the prescribed format on or before Monday, 12th November 2018.
Applications shall be made through KRA?s electronic portal only. To apply, log onto https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login and follow the instructions provided, detailing the application process.
For more details on the application procedure, please visit the KRA website www.kra.go.ke under careers section. In case of difficulty accessing or completing the application, applicants may send email queries to iSupporthr@kra.go.ke or call 020 281 7024 during working hours.
Candidates are advised against any form of canvassing as this will lead to automatic disqualification.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to gender and disability mainstreaming.
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)
