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

JOB DETAILS:
DEPARTMENT: Customs & Border Control
DIVISION: SECTION/UNIT: Risk Management Division

JOB PURPOSE
This position is responsible for providing leadership and overseeing the management of Customs operational Risks and Post Clearance Audit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS
Managerial /Supervisory responsibilities
• Oversee the development and implementation of the Customs operational risk framework.
• Coordinate collection of business intelligence data and analysis.
• Oversee creation, maintenance and updating of the risk profile database.
• Oversees development of mitigation mechanisms to counter identified risks.
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation of profiled and targeted declarations.
• Oversee post-clearance audit function.
• Oversee debt management function.
• 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.
• Development and management of the divisional work plan and budget.
• Drive initiatives to improve ethics, culture and facilitate change management in the division.

Operational Responsibilities /Tasks
• 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.

Job Dimensions
Financial responsibility
Responsible for budgeting, financial resource mobilization, financial accountability, and overseeing prudent utilization of the overall KRA budget
Development, approval and utilization of division budget.
AIE holder for the division.

Responsibility of Physical assets
Responsible over physical assets assigned by Kenya Revenue Authority. e.g. vehicles, office equipment e.g. Computers, photocopiers;
Provide oversight over physical assets assigned to the department.

Decision making /Job influence
Makes managerial, strategic and financial decisions.
Assigns work to Direct reports
Monitors and evaluates work performance of direct reports
Working Conditions
Works predominantly within the office

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.
• Minimum of 10 years work experience in Customs or tax operations, 5 (cumulatively) of which must have been in any of the following: audit, policy, release points, or tax stations, risk management or NTC, DPC, Valuation, Policy or Enforcement; at least 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:
• 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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