Job Vacancies in Kenya Revenue Authority

INVESTIGATIONS & ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT
(INTERNAL AFFAIRS UNIT)

SENIOR ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER
(KRA 5) 1 Post

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting and deputising the Deputy Commissioner in the management of the Internal Affairs Division.
• Co-ordinating enforcement of Kenya Revenue Authority's Ami- Fraud and Corruption and Whistle-Blowing Policies.
• Defining the procedures and determining the resources required for implementing the Integrity Testing Programme.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of the system of integrity testing.
• Maintaining records and preparing periodic reports.
• Supplying the Oversight Committee in a timely fashion with information in a form that is appropriate to enable it to make assessments and decisions directed towards the objectives of the programme
  

Personal specifications

• A degree from a recognised university
• Strong analytical/investigative skills and training.
• At least 5 years investigative experience in a senior position.
• Strong managerial and leadership abilities.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Unquestionable integrity record.
• Computer literate.
• Sound knowledge of the operations of KRA.

ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER (TECHNICAL/INVESTIGATIONS OFFICER)
(KRA 6) 2 Posts

Duties and Responsibilities

• Intepreting of the relevant legislation eg East Africa Customs Management Act, VAT Act.
• Investigating of cases received by the Division regarding staff in accordance with the relevant taxation legislation.
• Co-ordinating enforcement of Kenya Revenue Authority's Anti-fraud and Corruption and Whistle Blowing Policies.
• Preparing work allocation schedules.
• Preparing monthly reports for Top Management meetings.
• Conducting staff counseling.
• Supervising of officers under him/her.
• Co-ordinating of staff motivation and team building activities
• Providing necessary support to the management.
• Any other duties as may be assigned to him/her.

Personal specifications

• Be in possession of a Bachelor degree from a recognised university.
• Have at least 4 years experience in a senior position in a comparable organisation.
• Strong analytical/investigative skills and training.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Have relevant training or skills and experience in Customs Procedures and or Domestic Tax Administration.
• Also have shown suitability for advancement and ability in handling professional and administrative matters.
• Unquestionable integrity record
• Strong leadership skills
• Good inter-personal skills
• Tax compliant
• Be computer literate
• Sound knowledge of the operations of KRA

SENIOR REVENUE OFFICER
(KRA 8) 1 Post

Duties and Responsibilities

• Investigating cases/complaints received in the Division regarding integrity of staff
• Interpreting and application of relevant legislation.
• Writing investigative reports.
• Preparing monthly case progress reports.
• Supervising officers under him/her,
• Any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Personal specifications

• Be in possession of a Bachelor degree from a recognised University
• Have at least 7 years of progressive investigative experience 2 of which must have been served in a senior position
• Strong analytical/investigative skills and training
• Excellent report writing skills
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Unquestionable integrity record
• Knowledge of relevant legislations and Computer literate
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Sound knowledge of the operations of KRA will be an added advantage.

STATISTICIAN/PRODUCTION ANALYST
(KRA 9) 1 Post

Duties and Responsibilities

• Gathering and analysing information on reported cases relating to integrity, corruption, fraud and misconduct.
• Synthesising data into meaningful narrative or graphical presentations.
• Collecting and analysing data to produce intelligence reports for tactical and strategic planning.
  
• Researching and identifying emerging trends in corruption, fraud and misconduct.
  
• Profiling of targets for integrity testing.
  
• Maintaining records and preparation of periodic reports.
  
• Preparing PowerPoint presentations.

Personal specifications

• A degree from a recognised university in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics or Economics
• Strong analytical skills
• At least 2 years experience in statistical data analysis and management.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Unquestionable integrity and ability to exercise discretion
• Proficient in use of computer

SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT

CHEMIST 1 (LABORATORY)
(KRA 9) 1 Post

Duties and Responsibilities

Suitable candidates will be responsible for:

• Performing qualitative analysis on a wide range of samples of international trade commodities and other materials, to provide information for Customs control, tariff classification and other purposes.
• Carrying out chemical analysis and physical testing using standardised methods to determine chemical characteristics, physical properties and composition of a wide variety' of samples.
• Conducting instrumental analysis requiring the application of standard techniques including infrared, ultraviolet and visible spectrophotometers, atomic absorption spectrophotometer (ASS), flame photometer, polarimeter and nitrogen analyzer, thin-layer and column chromatography; and nitrimetric and gravimetric techniques.
• Selecting and adapting existing techniques and methods to suit the unique requirements of samples; and assisting in the development of analytical methods and procedures.
• Preparing samples, solutions, reagents and standards and maintaining cleaning and caring for laboratory equipment and apparatus and collecting samples for analysis.
• Adhering to quality assurance and safety' procedures to ensure the validity of test results and safety for the work environment.
• Maintaining records and providing monthly and other reports including the number, types and cost of tests performed
• Performing calculations and statistical analysis of test results and preparing reports for review by supervisor and giving testimony regarding samples analysed, test methods and results
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

Personal specifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree (Chemistry option) from a recognised university' with at least 24 semester units in Chemistry or Diploma in Applied Chemistry (Analytical) from the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC)
• Possession of a Masters of Science will be an added advantage.
• At least 2 years experience as a Laboratory Technologist.
• Knowledge of the principles of organic and inorganic chemistry including qualitative and quantitative analysis and chemical laboratory procedures, techniques and equipment.
• Have basic knowledge of the Harmonised system (HS) Nomenclature and the East African Community Common External Tariff.
• Ability to operate and maintain standard laboratory instruments and equipment including the use of spectrophotometers, flame photometer, polarimeter and nitrogen analyser.
• Be customer focused and have excellent communication skills and high level of integrity,
• Have computer operation and application skills.

Applications in own handwriting enclosing a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of educational certificates and testimonials should be sent to the undermentioned to be received not later than February 11, 2009. A contact daytime telephone number should also be provided.

Senior Deputy Commissioner - Human Resources
Kenya Revenue Authority
Times Tower, Haile Selassie Avenue
P.O. Box 48240 - 00100
NAIROBI