Job Description
Manager – Organic Chemicals and Polymers Testing (Strategy Innovation and Risk Management Department.)
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is the principal revenue collector for the Government of Kenya with the primary goal to deliver Kenya to financial self-sufficiency through effective tax revenue mobilization. KRA is seeking a result-oriented, self-driven individual of high integrity to fill the position of Manager – Organic Chemicals and Polymers Testing which is domiciled at Strategy Innovation and Risk Management Department.
Purpose of the job:
Leading testing operations for the organic laboratory.
Key Responsibilities
• Development and implementation of organic laboratory testing policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Provision of science-based consultancy service to support interpretation and application of tax and border control policies.
• Development and implementation of unit laboratory equipment maintenance plan and monitor operation of analytical instruments and utilization of resources.
• Directing the evaluation of technological advances and changes in services to support business process improvements.
• Liaison with relevant government agencies and other organizations on matters related to laboratory testing and technology.
• Management of Performance, Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk programmes.
Academic qualification:
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Analytical, Applied chemistry or related field from a recognized University.
Professional qualification:
• Training Knowledge in Customs Administration is an added advantage.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.
Work experience
• Minimum of seven (7) years work experience in similar role with at least two (2) years in first level management.
Key Competencies:
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Technological ability and Good decision making capabilities
• Resilient, focused, results-oriented, Risk management and analysis
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, Good planning and organizational skills