Overall purpose of the Job
Contribute to the delivery of KESRA’s strategy including promoting excellence in the contribution of Research.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and implement Research Strategies to enhance revenue growth in line with KESRA Strategy and Business plan
- Coordinate and supervise research activities and projects
- Provide strategic and policy direction for the research unit
- Organize annual conferences whose output inform policy decisions in KRA and other tax, customs and fiscal policy institutions
- Professionally manage the African Customs and Tax Review which is an African level research journal managed by the School
- Coordinate researchers and expert panels to enhance quality paper development, review and publication
- Link the School with key global research centers for joint research processes and other research initiatives
Core Competencies
- IT proficiency
- Communication skills
- Writing skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Specialized technical skills
- Analytical skills
- Ability to share and transfer knowledge to others and reuse shared knowledge.
- Must demonstrate strong leadership and people skills, with a self driven attitude;
Requirements for Appointment
- Must possess Masters degree in relevant field
- Membership with a relevant professional body
- At least seven (7) years Research experience in a similar environment of which at least three (3) years will have been at management level
- Proven track record of managing a productive research unit with an output of at-least 50 research papers per year published in globally recognized peer reviewed journals
- Must be actively affiliated to an appropriate professional body
- Must demonstrate ability to attract research funds and consultancy assignments
Note:
- All applications from interested and qualified candidates must be submitted online via the process below.
- ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- All applications should be submitted online by 5.00 pm on Wednesday, 14th August, 2019.
- KRA is an equal opportunity employer committed to gender and disability mainstreaming. Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.
- KRA does not charge any application, processing, interviewing or any other fee in connection with our recruitment process.
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