Job Description
Responsible for (Purpose of the job)
Coordination of administration and operations of the Independent Review of Objections, offering technical guidance in the review of objections, management of the performance of the staff in the team, and providing support to the Alternative Dispute Resolution Process
Tasks and outputs:
• Preparation of work plan and budgets.
• Review of objection applications and offering technical guidance on complex matters under dispute.
• Offer support to litigation on objections that escalate to appeal
• Coordinate and manage staff and monitor their performance.
• Devise strategies for stakeholder engagements.
• Coordination with key stakeholders on matters relating to objections
• Review of policies and statutes and making recommendation for amendments/ improvements.
• Supporting the Alternative Dispute Resolution function to ensure faster resolution of disputes.
• Monitoring the general performance of the unit/section.
• Oversee the general administration and monitoring compliance of the unit.
• Preparation of strategic and operational reports
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the Chief Manager.
Minimum qualifications
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Statistics, Law, Business Management, Engineering, Actuarial Science or Information Technology from a recognized university.
• Must have a training in the field of taxation
• Should have a good understanding of revenue statutes administered by the Kenya Revenue Authority.
• Must have experience in tax and/or customs disputes management.
• Exposure to tax and/or customs disputes management.
• Must have undergone some Management Training.
• A Masters Degree and/or professional qualifications will be an added advantage.
Minimum years of experience
7 years’ experience in tax and or customs administration 2 of which are at middle level management.
Competencies required for this role
• Strong administrative, managerial and leadership skills
• Excellent decision making skills and capabilities
• Excellent planning, organizational and analytical skills
• Resilient, focused and results oriented.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Motivated, dynamic and dedicated team player.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Must be a person of integrity.
• Must be Computer literate.
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)