Senior 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:

Senior Assistant Commissioner - Board Affairs, Legal Opinions and Conveyancing Services
 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementing procedures, tactics and work plans for the Section.
• Managing and developing of staff.
• Reviewing the draft budget and consolidating Annual Procurement, training and Disposal Plans.
• Coordinating compliance with relevant legislation.
• Provision of legal advice/opinions.
• Maintaining a Database for all KRA’S legal and security documents.
• Vetting all legal instruments and documents before execution.
• Monitoring changes in the regulatory environment and advise the Deputy Commissioner — Board Services and or Conveyancing.
• Coordinating the preparation and implementation of the budget, training and Annual Procurement Plan for the department.
• Provide secretarial services to the Board.
• Ensure timely preparation of contracts, leases, agreements and Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs).
• Ensure proper legal research is undertaken.
• Ensure the development and implementation of ICT systems for the Board Secretary Department.
• Any other relevant duties assigned.

Requirements for Appointment
 

Academic and professional qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized University.
• A Masters degree in a relevant field.
• Post Graduate Diploma in Law (KSL)
• Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• A Certified Public Secretary of Kenya (CPS - K)
• Senior Management and leadership training.
• Must have at least Six (6) years experience, four (4) of which must be in senior position in a comparable organization.

Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Senior leadership and managerial skills.
• Analytical Skills.
• Must be mature and result oriented.
• Must have high standards of integrity.
• 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.