Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, January 26, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
DEPARTMENT: Customs & Border Control
DIVISION: Policy &International Affairs
LOCATION: NAIROBI

JOB PURPOSE
Providing strategic leadership as well as formulating and implementing policies / strategies in the Policy Division in accordance to the relevant legislative laws, regulations and operating procedures

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS
Managerial /Supervisory responsibilities
• Overseeing legislative changes and interpretation thereof
• Participation at the national and regional budget making process.;
• Provision of technical and law interpretative guidance and support to the dept. and operations
• Overseeing Implementation of policy changes
• Maintain Departmental liaison with National Treasury
• Reviewing and aligning operational procedures to any legislative/administrative changes
• Coordination of Quality Management System (QMS) audits, External and internal Audit function
• Coordination of licensing of Clearing Agents and facilities such as Bonded warehouses
• Coordination of dispute resolution mechanism.
• Overseeing EAC and International Networks including Coordination of the Single Custom Territory affairs
• Development, execution and Monitoring of MOUs and MAAs with the regional and international partners

Job Dimensions
Financial responsibility
• Development & utilization of Divisional budgets.
• 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 Diploma/Certificate in Customs Administration institution
• Membership to a professional body is an added advantage.
• Minimum of Ten (10) years’ work experience in relevant field 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
• Customs Business Understanding
• Customs Legislation and Regulation
• Knowledge in Customs procedures
• Strong decision-making skills
• Excellent negotiation and conflict management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Note:
• All applications from interested and qualified candidates must be submitted online via the process below.
• ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• All applications should be submitted online by 5.00 pm on 10th February 2022.
• KRA is an equal opportunity employer committed to gender and disability mainstreaming. Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.
• KRA does not charge any application, processing, interviewing or any other fee in connection with our recruitment process.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure
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 

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