Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 10, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Kenya Revenue Authority seeks a self-driven and performance oriented individual to fill the position of Deputy Commissioner – Trade Facilitation (Authorised Economic Operator, Pre- Arrival Clearance, Remissions and Port Charter) within the Customs and Border Control Department. Reporting to the Commissioner- Customs & Border Control. The job holder will be responsible for coordinating Trade Facilitation Programme initiatives in compliance with national and international trade treaties and conventions on behalf of the Authority.

Key responsibilities of the job
• Development and implementation of Pre-Arrival Clearance and AEO Programmes that guide the application, interpretation of Customs Laws and compliance
• Ensure compliance with Trade Facilitation Agreements and Port Charter Commitments related to Customs management.
• Coordination of all operational aspects of the Division that include the attainment of performance targets, administration and organisation of staff in the Division
• Oversee and implement the development of strategies and interventions to facilitate exemptions & remissions
• management of Remissions and Exemption regimes for the Department
• Oversee the vetting of exemptions from the National Treasury & other institutions and process as appropriate.
• Coordination of the duty remission scheme vetting and draft gazette notices for approval at EAC in Arusha
• Oversee Customs bonds management in the Division

Professional qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in a Business related discipline from a recognized university.
• A Post Graduate Diploma in Customs Administration will be an added advantage
• At least ten years work experience, with five being at management level

Person specifications
The ideal candidate should possess the following characteristics:
• Strong leadership skills
• Strategic agility and strong interpersonal skills.
• Focused and result driven individual.
• High integrity
• Team player

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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’.
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Kenya Revenue Authority does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting, interviewing, and/or offer)

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