Assistant Commissioner - Change Communication

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 - Change Communication
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reviewing the communication strategy.
• Reviewing previous change initiatives and updating current strategy based on lessons learned.
• Assessing stakeholder groups and conducting stakeholder analysis.
• Creating a detailed communication plan.
• Developing and maintaining a communication calendar.
• Working with client counterparts to assessing appropriate communication channels.
• Advising Client Change, Network Agents on planning, tailoring and distributing project communications to meet local needs.
• Identifying/developing two-way communication channels for gathering feedback and interacting with stakeholders.
• Implementing and updating the communication plan on an on-going basis.
• Any other relevant duties assigned.

Requirements for appointment
 

Academic and professional qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field from a recognized University.
• A Masters degree in Organization Development or relevant field shall be an added advantage.
• Qualifications in project management, change management or related field
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience, three (3) of which must be as a change communication expert in middle level management position in a comparable organization

Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and build relationships across the organization.
• Strong negotiation, presentation and management skills.
• Project management skills.
• Must have high standards of integrity.
• Excellent organization and planning skills
• Facilitation/training skills.
• 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.