Assistant Commissioner - Board Affairs, Legal Opinions and Conveyancing Services

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is the principal revenue collection agency for the government of the Republic of Kenya.

The Authority’s vision is to be the leading revenue Authority in the world, respected for professionalism, integrity and fairness.

The Authority is seeking result oriented and self driven individuals with high integrity to fill the following vacant position:

Assistant Commissioner - Board Affairs, Legal Opinions and Conveyancing Services
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring the review and implementation of procedures, tactics and work plans for the Section.
• Ensuring the drafting of the budget and consolidation of the Annual Training, Procurement and Disposal Plans.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
• Ensuring utilization of funds.
• Supervising the preparation, monitoring and evaluation of the Performance Contracts of staff in the unit.
• Providing legal advice and secretarial services.
• Drafting/Vetting all legal instruments and documents.
• Monitoring changes in the regulatory environment.
• Drafting of contracts, leases, agreements and Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs).
• Carrying out research and review of the existing laws that impact on the Authority’s core business.
• Supervising staff in the unit.
• Any other relevant duties assigned.

Requirements for Appointment
 

Academic and professional qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University.
• Masters Degree will be an added advantage.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law (KSL)
• Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• A Certified Public Secretary of Kenya (CPS - K)
• Middle level Management training courses.
• Membership to a relevant professional body.
• Must have at least six (6) years experience, four (4) of which must be in middle management in a comparable organization.

Competencies

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Analytical skills
• Supervisory skills.
• Must have high standards of integrity
• Result oriented.
• Team player.

 How to Apply
 

Applications typed or in own handwriting indicating the position applied for and enclosing detailed curriculum vitae (giving details of your qualifications, experience, current position, and names and addresses of three referees), copies of academic and professional certificates, Tax Compliance Certificate, copies of National Identity Card and testimonials should be sent by post to the undersigned or placed in relevant boxes at Times Tower Building, Nairobi (Ground Floor) so as to be received on or before 7th March, 2013.

A daytime telephone contact and email address should also be provided.

Senior Deputy Commissioner,
Human Resources.
Kenya Revenue Authority.
P.O Box 48240—00100.
Nairobi.

Note:

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only qualified shortlisted candidates will be contacted.