TRA JOBS - Director for planning & modenisation

Director for planning & modenisation (Job reference - DMP/01/13)

Position Summary:

The incumbent will be responsible for preparing, implementing, monitoring implementation of continuous improvements in Tax Administration and evaluating the TRA Corporate Plan and Management Systems so as to meet future expectations of stakeholders and recommend continual reforms by Management. Together with the development partners, he/she will be responsible for coordinating the donor funding, procurement and the financial reporting.

Key responsibilities will include:

(i)        Managing the day-to-day operational matters of the Planning and Modernization department

(ii)        Developing the TRA Corporate Plan in liaison with internal and external stakeholders;

(iii)      Preparing the Key Performance Indicators, monitoring and evaluating performance against the Corporate Plan;  

(iv)     In liaison with Heads of Department coordinate thedevelopment of Annual Departmental Plans aligned with the Corporate Plan and the preparation of Investment Plan for costing initiatives in the Corporate Plan;

(v)      Liaise with potential Development Partners on funding needs of the Authority as per the approved Investment Plan in keeping with the Authority Corporate Plan;

(vi)     Providing scope and guidance on the use of corporate and systematic approach to risk management; coordinating the  review of the Enterprise Wide Risk Management System, Policy framework, Manual and Register on as and when basis;

(vii)    Coordinate internal quality audits as per the ISO Quality Audit Manual for the Authority at planned intervals based on the approved Annual Audit Programme;

(viii)   Coordinate implementation of Gemba Kaizen Management System in order to improve TRA operations and processes and transforming TRA operations into value adding activities both in terms of process documentation, operations, and physical workplace;

(ix)     Coordinate development of a Business Continuity Plan; carrying out regular reviews, testing and audit of the Business Continuity Plan to ensure its relevance and suitability to ensure business continuity in TRA;

(x)      Manage transition to new values, new culture, new approaches and  new systems in line with the vision of TRA;

(xi)     Manage staff activities in the department including Performance Management, Coaching and Mentoring, Human Resources Development, staff discipline and integrity, and determining manpower requirements.

(xii)    Performing any other duties as assigned by the Commissioner General.

Key qualifications, experience and competencies:

• Advanced Diploma or Degree in Economics or Public Finance or Taxation or Customs or Statistics or Operational Research or its equivalent from a recognized Institution/University
• Plus Masters Degree in Economics or Public Finance or Taxation or Customs or Statistics or Operational Research from a recognized Institution/University.
• Knowledge on Strategic Planning, Project Management, Quality Systems and Risk management will be an added advantage.
• Minimum ten (10) years work experience, five (5) of which should be at senior management level.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage team work.
• Ability to manage performance and accountability
• Demonstrated ability to provide a strategic focus and manage change in a reputable medium to large size organisation.
• Effective problem solving and decision making skills
• High level of Computer Literacy.

If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, kindly submit your application with a detailed CV, photocopies of academic certificates and testimonials, names of three referees with their contacts, and state your current position, remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts, quoting reference numberCCE/01/13 or DIA/01/13 or DPM/01/13as per the relevant position applied for on both the application letter and envelope. Applications should be submitted to the address below not later than ……… 2013.

An attractive remuneration package as per the approved Authority’s salary structure commensurate with the responsibilities of the job will be availed to the right candidate.

The Director,

Executive Selection Division

Deloitte & Touche

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