Job Summary
Reporting to the Commissioner General, the Commissioner - Customs & Border Control will be responsible for setting the overall direction of the department and providing leadership within the context of the Authority’s overall strategic plan.
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Executive level
Experience Length:15 years
Job Description/Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership in driving the overall performance,
transformation and change agenda in the Customs & Border Control
Department;
Develop and implement strategies to effectively mobilise customs
revenue due from cross border trading activities and counter tax
evasion;
Facilitate trade by promoting efficient cross border movement of goods in line with Kenya’s stated international trade goals;
Develop and implement effective border control and management
strategies to secure cross border trade, and interdict trafficking in
illicit and harmful products;
Facilitate international trade by ensuring simplified and harmonized customs procedures to expedite clearance of goods;
Drive custom’s transactional risk management strategies, and enhance inter-agency collaboration;
Protect society and environment through enforcement of prohibitions and restrictions on illegal trade; and
Develop and manage departmental work plan and budgets, and oversee
collection, collation and compilation of trade statistics on all imports
and exports.
Person Specifications
Be a holder of a university Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Law, or related fields, from a recognized institution;
A Master’s Degree in related fields, and professional qualification
and membership to a professional body shall confer added advantage;
Must have at least Fifteen (15) years’ relevant experience in
Customs or Security Management Operations, with not less than ten (10)
years in a senior leadership role, within corporate management
operations in a large public or private organisation;
Possess strong appreciation of customs practice, operations and reform agenda;
Have a high understanding of the dynamics of illicit trade and impact on both revenue and trade;
Must have demonstrable knowledge of the National Security management strategies and requirements; and
Have strong leadership, team building and communication skills, with ability to persuade and influence stakeholders.
This appointment is on contractual terms for a period of five
(5) years renewable for one (1) further term, subject to relevant
public service regulations governing staff tenure. Successful applicants
will be required to undergo corruption and security background vetting
in accordance with KRA and Government procedures.
Applicants will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter
Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 including: A Valid Certificate of
Tax Clearance from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Valid Certificate of
Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, clearance
from the Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), i.e., Certified
copy of duly completed First Schedule (S.13) Self Declaration form from
EACC, clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB),
and a report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
For Kenya Revenue Authority internal candidates, any person who has
served at the position of Senior Assistant Commissioner or Manager and
above, and meets the criteria stipulated above is encouraged to apply.
If you believe you possess and can clearly demonstrate your ability
in the required relevant criteria for any of the above roles, please
submit your application, including copies of relevant academic and
professional certificates and testimonials, your curriculum vitae,
details of current position, current remuneration, as well as email and
telephone contacts of three (3) referees who can speak of your
competence, character and integrity.
For the full details about these two positions and how to apply, kindly log onto our e-recruitment platform viahttps://www2.deloitte.com/ke/en/careers/executive-search-recruitment.html.
Email or hard copy applications will NOT be accepted. All
applications MUST be submitted through the e-recruitment portal to be
considered. ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To be considered, your application must be received by not later than12th February 2021addressed to:
The Director, Executive
Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place Waiyaki Way Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
The Kenya Revenue Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer
(EOE) and committed to diversity and gender equality. Canvasing will
lead to automatic disqualification
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