Manager – Domestic Taxes Project Portfolio
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable upon successful completion of six (6) months probationary period.
Remuneration: As per KRA salary structure
Job Summary
The jobholder shall be responsible for overseeing the successful execution and management of projects related to Domestic Taxes (LMT/MST).The person shall ensure coherence and synergy among projects, effective governance, timely delivery and alignment with organizational goals.
Duties and responsibilities
- Oversee projects related to domestic taxes.
- Identify and manage interdependencies among projects to ensure coherence and synergy within the sub-portfolio.
- Develop, maintain and implement appropriate governance structures within the sub-portfolio.
- Manage relationships with vendors and contractors to ensure their deliveries align with project and organizational
- Lead the planning phase for all projects within the portfolio, from defining objectives and scope to resource allocation and risk assessment.
- Track and manage key milestones to ensure timely delivery of projects.
- Coordinate with user departments to ensure acceptability of project outputs within the departments.
- Address and resolve bottlenecks or challenges that hinder project progress.
- Oversee the successful delivery of all projects within the portfolio, ensuring outputs meet quality and scope requirements.
Person specifications
For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Computing, Engineering, Business and other relevant Degrees from a recognized university.
- Master’s Degree in Project Management, Information Technology, Computing, Engineering, Business and other relevant Degrees from a recognized university, will be an added advantage.
- Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile PM or equivalent) is an added advantage.
- Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution, will be an added advantage.Membership to a recognized professional body is preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) year’s work experience in a similar role, and at least two (2) years at Assistant Manager level or a comparable position.
- Training in Tax Administration will be an added advantage
- Certification in Certified Public Accounting is an added advantage
Key Competencies
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
- Experience in managing large-scale technology and operational projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strategic leadership and management.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong ability to work under pressure and deliver within tight deadlines.
- Innovative thinking
- Organizational skills
- Resilience and Adaptability
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
- Customer-Centrism Approach
- Professionalism, Ethical Judgment and Integrity
Job Application Guidelines
Registration:
- Go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login and then click on the ‘Register’ button to start the application process.
- After registration, you will receive an email enabling you to confirm your email address and complete your registration.
Log on:
- After registration go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login
- Key in your username and password then click on ‘Log in’ to access your account.
- After successful log in, the system will open the ‘Applicant Cockpit’.
Candidate Profile (To create or update applicant detail):
- On the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page, go to the tab ‘Candidate Profile’.
- Click on ‘My Profile’ to create and update your profile.
- Follow the instructions to complete your profile.
- The process will end by clicking the tab “Overview and Release”.
- Ensure you click the check box on the page to complete the profile.
Application process:
- To view the open job postings, click on the tab ‘Employment Opportunities’ on the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page.
- Under the heading ‘Job Search’ click the ‘Start’ button to view all available vacancies.
- Click on the Job posting to display the details of the position.
- To apply for the position, click ‘Apply’ button at the top of the page.
- Follow the instructions to complete and submit your application.
- Kindly note that all mandatory fields must be completed.
- To complete the process of application, click the ‘Send Application Now’ button after reviewing and accepting the ‘Data Privacy Statement’.
In case of any challenges, please send your email query to [email protected]
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Kenya Revenue Authority does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting, interviewing, and/or offer)
