KRA Trade Facilitation Deputy Commissioner Job

Deputy Commissioner – Trade Facilitation Job, Other Professions,

Position: Deputy Commissioner – Trade Facilitation

Location: Nairobi

Job description

This role is responsible for overseeing the trade facilitation initiatives in compliance with national and international trade treaties and conventions.

Key Responsibilities

Managerial /Supervisory responsibilities

• Overseeing Trade Facilitation programs and initiatives; rules of origin, Authorized Economic Operator (AEO), Trade Facilitation Agreements (TFAs) (WTO, AU), pre- arrival clearance, export management.
• Oversee management of Remissions and Exemption regimes for the department.
• Oversee Customs bonds management.
• Oversee coordination of departmental taxpayer services programmes.
• Establish and maintain liaison and working relationships with Government Agencies, Departments and other stakeholders to enhance effective Customs operations.
• Oversee analysis and implementation of legislation and policy guidelines and strategies for smooth running of Customs operations.
• Day-to-day operations, supervision, management of performance and development of staff in the Division
• Facilitate implementation of the work plans for the following corporate initiatives in the unit: Division: Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk Management.
• Development and management of the Divisional work plan and budget.
• Drive initiatives to improve ethics, culture and facilitate change management in the division.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a business-related field from a recognized institution
• Postgraduate qualifications in Customs Administration and membership to a professional body is an added advantage
•  Minimum of Ten (10) years’ work experience in trade facilitation within Customs or equivalent environment with at least Five (5) years in a senior management role.
• Strategic agility
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Good knowledge of Customs Legislation, Regulation  and Procedures
• Good awareness  of operating environment
• Results driven and analytical
• Problem solving
• Analytical thinking
• Strong decision-making skills
• Excellent negotiation and conflict management skills
• Risk management and analysis
• Mentoring and coaching
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

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