KRA Policy & International Affairs Deputy Commissioner Job

Deputy Commissioner – Policy & International Affairs Job, Other Professions,

Position: Deputy Commissioner – Policy & International Affairs

Location: Nairobi

Job description

Providing strategic leadership as well as formulating and implementing policies / strategies  in the Policy Division in accordance the relevant legislative laws, regulations and operating procedures

Key Responsibilities

Managerial /Supervisory responsibilities

• Overseeing legislative changes and interpretation thereof  
• Participation at the national and regional budget making process.; 
• Provision of technical and law interpretative guidance and support to the dept. and operations
• Overseeing Implementation of policy changes 
• Maintain Departmental liaison with National Treasury  
• Reviewing and aligning operational procedures to any legislative/administrative changes
• Coordination of Quality Management System (QMS) audits, External and internal Audit function
• Coordination of licensing of Clearing Agents and facilities such as Bonded warehouses 
• Coordination of dispute resolution mechanism.
• Overseeing EAC and International Networks including Coordination of the Single Custom Territory affairs 
• Development, execution and Monitoring of  MOUs and MAAs with the regional and international partners

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field from a recognized institution
• Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate in Customs Administration institution 
• Membership to a professional body is an added advantage
• Minimum of Ten (10) years’ work experience in relevant field within Customs or equivalent environment with at least Five (5) years in a senior management role.
• Strategic agility
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Customs Business Understanding
• Customs Legislation and Regulation
• Knowledge in Customs procedures
• Strong decision-making skills
• Excellent negotiation and conflict management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

How to apply

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