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 Domestic Taxes whose key mandates among others, are to:
Purpose of the job:
The Commissioner Domestic Taxes will be responsible for setting the overall direction of the department and provide leadership within the context of the Authority?s overall strategic plan.
Responsibilities
- Implement strategies to effectively recruit taxpayers to broaden the tax base and tax net
- Implement strategies to promote efficient customer service, enhance operational efficiency and reduce tax payers cost of compliance.
- Implement strategies to effectively collect revenue due from economic activities and to counter possible tax evasion.
- Manage departmental resources and budgets.
- Manage and motivate staff to deliver high impact performance.
Personal Specifications and Role Competencies
- Firm and strategic leadership orientation.
- Change catalyst with ability to manage change resistance.
- Performance driven with ability to optimise team results using available resources.
- Manage pressure and stand by principles.
- Strong ability to persuade and influence.
- High standards of integrity and ability to instil the same among teams.
- Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
- Strong leadership, team building and communications skills.
Professional Requirement
Applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications:
- University Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Fiscal Management, Law or related fields.
- Fifteen (15) years experience in Tax Administration or Fiscal Management, at least ten (10) of which must be in middle and senior management levels.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Fiscal Management operations and reform agenda.
- Master?s Degree in the relevant fields shall confer added advantage.
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 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 Friday, 21st December 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 021 281 7024 during working hours.
Candidates are advised against any form of canvassing as this will lead to automatic disqualification.
KRA is an equal opportunity employer committed to gender and disability mainstreaming.
Disclaimer: Taxpayers are notified that KRA will not accept responsibility for payments not received, credited and validated in the relevant Kenya Revenue Authority accounts Contact Centre: +254 (020) 4 999 999, +254 (0711) 099 999, Email: callcentre@kra.go.ke Complaints & Information Center: +254 (0) 20 281 7700 (Hotline), Email: cic@kra.go.ke
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)
