The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) was established by an Act of Parliament, Chapter 469 of the laws of Kenya , which became effective on 1st July 1995 . The Authority is charged with the responsibility of collecting revenue on behalf of the Government of Kenya. A Board of Directors, consisting of both public and private sector experts, makes policy decisions to be implemented by KRA Management. The Chairman of the Board is appointed by the President of the Republic of Kenya . The Chief Executive of the Authority is the Commissioner General who is appointed by the Minister for Finance. PURPOSE OF KRA Assessment , Collection, Administration and Enforcement of laws relating to revenue.
Overview:
This job is responsible for supervising the implementation of Mechanical revenue and enforcement projects and supporting the planning of major programs on behalf of the Authority.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Recommend for approval project master list for aid funded projects/government funded projects covering mechanical engineering works, including energy, petroleum etc.
- Monitor and supervise the drawdown of the materials/equipment/machinery for aid funded projects/government projects for in areas like energy/petroleum sector.
- Supervise the inspection of aid funded/government projects with exemption incentives to ensure full accountability of materials/equipment/machinery imported for their use before cancellation of customs security bonds is allowed.
- Provide recommendation and supervise the implementation of measures/strategies put in place to seal loopholes for misuse of aid funded/government projects exemption regime in other areas like the energy/petroleum sector.
- Support and provide technical support upon referral on technical tax matters related to other areas e.g. energy/petroleum sector.
- Support audit processes on technical tax audits covering such areas as energy/manufacturing/petroleum sectors.
- Recommend to the vetting and registration committee manufacturers eligible for exemption of industrial spares in liaison with the various units of Customs and Border control.
- Supervise the carrying out of technical inspections as requested by the departments to support operations that relay on this inspections including inspection of companies who have applied to join duty remission scheme, installation of machinery under partial importations, inspection of use of industrial spares.
Minimum Requirements:
- At least five (5) years relevant work experience, two (2) of which should have been in the grade of Superintending Engineer or equivalent in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service
- A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or any other relevant and equivalent qualification from a university recognized in Kenya
- Registered by the Engineers Registration Board of Kenya
- Membership with the Institution of Engineers of Kenya(IEK)
- A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be considered an added advantage.
- Experience coordinating donor-funded projects will be an added advantage
Competencies:
- Planning
- Organizing
- Resource Management
- Analytical
- Customer focus
- Communication
- Ability to function individually and in ad hoc teams
- Project management skills
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