KRA Jobs Inspection Technology Manager

KRA Jobs Inspection Technology Manager

Grade: KRA ‘6’
Organization: Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
Department: Strategy Innovation & Risk Management
Division: Business Process and Information
Location / Work station: Inspection and Testing Centre
Supervisor: Chief Manager-Inspection Technology
Supervisee: a) Assistant Manager – Border Control Inspections b) Assistant Manager – Commodity Sector Inspections

Job Summary

Development, implementation and maintenance of inspection techniques.

Responsibilities for the Inspection Technology Manager Job

• Planning, organizing and coordinating technical inspection activities to support enforcement of tax and border control policies.
• Providing inspection and technical advisory service to support compliance management and interdiction operations.
• Assessing technical needs for development of technical inspections capacity.
• Preparing and recommending inspection technology operations budget, and management of inspection technology resources.
• Developing and implementing annual procurement plan and ensuring availability of equipment, supplies and services.
• Evaluating staff performance through the review of completed work assignments and initiatives, and developing staff skills.
• Developing and implementing quality management procedures to ensure quality of service delivery and safety of work environment.
• Liaising with relevant agencies and organizations on matters related to inspection and interdiction techniques.
• Preparing technical and management reports; providing expert testimony regarding application of inspection techniques and findings.
• Performing such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications for the Inspection Technology Manager Job

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, electronics, physics or related field.
• Masters degree will be an added advantage.
• At least twelve (12) years relevant experience with three (3) years at assistant manager or equivalent level.
• Skills required Sound knowledge of principles of sciences applied inspection and interdictions technologies.
• Good knowledge and experience in a variety interdiction and investigation tools.
• Proactive with good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to plan and schedule own work and that of direct reportees.
• Ability to plan, organize and oversee unit operations and meet deadlines.
• Excellent research skills.
• Excellent numeracy and data analytical skills.
• Attentive to detail.
• Excellent supervisory skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Work collaboratively with others.

How To Apply

Candidates interested in these positions should complete the Personal History Form to be found on the KRA Website (www. nkra.go.ke/careers) This should be submitted together with a detailed updated CV in a sealed envelope indicating the reference number.Envelopes should be addressed to:

Deputy Commissioner – Human Resources
Kenya Revenue Authority
Times Tower Building, Haile Selassie Avenue
P O Box 48240-00100
NAIROBI

All applications should be deposited in the designated box at Times Tower Building, Ground Floor. Applications must be received by 5.00 pm, Tuesday, 18th July, 2017. For more details on the above vacancies and application procedure, please visit the KRA Website www.kra.go.ke .

N.B. Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.We are an equal opportunity employer committed to gender mainstreaming and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.KRA does not charge any applicants.