Principal Investigation Officer - Ethics and Integrity

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:

Principal Investigation Officer - Ethics and Integrity
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Investigating of cases of corruption and unethical behavior by the members of the staff.
• Conducting Integrity Testing.
• Enforcement of Kenya Revenue Authority’s Anti—Fraud and Corruption and Whistle Blowing Policies.
• Preparation of work allocation schedules.
• Preparation of monthly reports for Top Management meetings.
• Conduct staff counseling.
• Supervision of officers in the unit.
• Co-ordination of staff motivation and team building activities.
• Providing necessary support to the management.
• Any other relevant duties assigned.

Requirements for appointment
 

Academic and professional qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field from a recognized university.
• Training in investigations skills from a recognized institution.
• Membership to a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.
• At least 7 years experience in investigations of cases related to corruption and unethical behavior in a comparable organization.

Competencies

• Analytical skills.
• Investigative and detective skills.
• Skills in integrity testing operations.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Must have high standards of integrity
• Strong leadership skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer literate.

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.