Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
This role is responsible for overseeing the trade facilitation initiatives in compliance with national and international trade treaties and conventions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS
Managerial /Supervisory responsibilities
• Overseeing Trade Facilitation programs and initiatives; rules of origin, Authorized Economic Operator (AEO), Trade Facilitation Agreements (TFAs) (WTO, AU), pre- arrival clearance, export management.
• Oversee management of Remissions and Exemption regimes for the department.
• Oversee Customs bonds management.
• Oversee coordination of departmental taxpayer services programmes.
• Establish and maintain liaison and working relationships with Government Agencies, Departments and other stakeholders to enhance effective Customs operations.
• Oversee analysis and implementation of legislation and policy guidelines and strategies for smooth running of Customs operations.
• Day-to-day operations, supervision, management of performance and development of staff in the Division
• Facilitate implementation of the work plans for the following corporate initiatives in the unit: Division: Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk Management.
• Development and management of the Divisional work plan and budget.
• Drive initiatives to improve ethics, culture and facilitate change management in the division.
Job Dimensions
Financial responsibility
• Development & utilization of Divisional budgets.
• Collection of Revenue arising at Trade Facilitation Division
• Responsibility of Physical assets
• Responsible over office assets
Decision making /Job influence
• Makes managerial, strategic and financial decisions.
• Assigns, monitor and evaluates work of Direct reports
Working Conditions
• Works predominantly within the office with minimal field visits during engagements with other stakeholders.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, experience and attributes/skills)
Academic Qualification:
• A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field from a recognized institution
Professional qualification/membership to professional bodies :
• Postgraduate qualifications in Customs Administration and membership to a professional body is an added advantage
• Minimum of Ten (10) years’ work experience in trade facilitation within Customs or equivalent environment with at least Five (5) years in a senior management role.
Functional skills/Behavioural competencies /attributes
• Strategic agility
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Good knowledge of Customs Legislation, Regulation and Procedures
• Good awareness of operating environment
• Results driven and analytical
• Problem solving
• Analytical thinking
• Strong decision-making skills
• Excellent negotiation and conflict management skills
• Risk management and analysis
• Mentoring and coaching
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
Note:
1. All applications from interested and qualified candidates must be submitted online via the process below.
2. ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
3. All applications should be submitted online by 5.00 pm on 10th February 2022.
4. KRA is an equal opportunity employer committed to gender and disability mainstreaming. Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.
5. KRA does not charge any application, processing, interviewing or any other fee in connection with our recruitment process.