New Government Vacancies in Kenya – CRA

The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) Kenya seeks to recruit qualified and competent staff to fill the post of Senior Analyst for Revenue Enhancement Program.

The Advisor is responsible for providing technical leadership and guidance to county staff in the implementation of sustainable and affordable revenue administration practices.

Senior Analyst for Revenue Enhancement Program

Required Education, Skills and Experience:

·                     A Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Public Administration or related field.

·                     Professional accounting qualification.

·                     A minimum of seven years of relevant progressive working experience in public sector or tax consultancy

·                     At least three years of work experience in a supervisory positionPrevious engagement with local authorities and experience in database development will be distinct advantages

·                     Able to use computers programs / applications (MS. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

All applicants to the above position should possess the following general competencies:

·                     Candidates must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player;

·                     Strong managerial skills, including motivating, developing, coaching and leading teams;

·                     Demonstrated high ethical standards;

·                     Competent and organized;

·                     Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

·                     Excellent knowledge of relevant computer software and applications and;

·                     Ability to work in a team-modulated and collaborative environment

Terms and Conditions of Service

The successful candidates for the above positions will be offered a competitive remuneration package and will be appointed on three year contract term renewable on satisfactory performance.

The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) Kenya seeks to recruit qualified and competent staff to fill the post of Senior Analyst, Financial Management.

The successful candidate will provide technical expertise and leadership in the Commission’s program on strengthening public financial management.

The officer is responsible for providing technical leadership and guidance to county staff in strengthening public financial management practices.

Required Education, Skills and Experience:

·                     A Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics,

·                     Public Administration or related field.

·                     Professional accounting qualification.

·                     A minimum of seven years of relevant progressive working experience in public sector financial management

·                     At least three years of work experience in a supervisory position

·                     Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards, International Public Sector Accounting Standards, International Standards on Auditing and awareness on current issues in financial management.

·                     Able to use computers programs / applications (MS. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

·                     Membership of an accounting professional body of good standing.

All applicants to the above position should possess the following general competencies:

·                     Candidates must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player;

·                     Strong managerial skills, including motivating, developing, coaching and leading teams;

·                     Demonstrated high ethical standards;

·                     Competent and organized;

·                     Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

·                     Excellent knowledge of relevant computer software and applications and;

·                     Ability to work in a team-modulated and collaborative environment

Terms and Conditions of Service

The successful candidates for the above positions will be offered a competitive remuneration package and will be appointed on three year contract term renewable on satisfactory performance.

The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) Kenya has required qualified and competent person to fill the vacancy of Senior Analyst, Revenue Allocation And Budget Analysis.

The successful candidate will develop and maintain the revenue allocation formula, monitor and evaluate expenditure and revenue trends at both natiConal and county governments.

During the transition period, the division will also work with relevant stakeholders in county preparedness work.

Required Education, Skills and Experience:

·                     Master’s degree in Economics, Development Economics or Finance from a reputable university

·                     A minimum of seven years relevant progressive experience in fiscal policy development and /or implementation such as the Ministry of Finance, Central Bank, Kenya Revenue Authority, and Parliamentary Budget Office e.t.c.

·                     An understanding /keen interest in the devolution process

·                     At least three years of work experience in a supervisory position

·                     A good understanding of how to conduct research

All applicants to the above position should possess the following general competencies:

·                     Candidates must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player;

·                     Strong managerial skills, including motivating, developing, coaching and leading teams;

·                     Demonstrated high ethical standards;

·                     Competent and organized;

·                     Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

·                     Excellent knowledge of relevant computer software and applications and;

·                     Ability to work in a team-modulated and collaborative environment

Terms and Conditions of Service

The successful candidates for the above positions will be offered a competitive remuneration package and will be appointed on three year contract term renewable on satisfactory performance.

The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) Kenya has required qualified and competent candidates to fill the vacancy of Communications Officer.

The Communications Officer, reporting to the Director Communications, the successful candidate will be responsible for both internal and external communication processes.

Required Education, Skills and Experience:

·                     Master’s degree in Social Sciences, postgraduate diploma in Communication, media studies or any other related field

·                     A minimum of three years working experience in a similar role

·                     Develop writing and editing content for the intranet, staff newsletter, team briefings, annual reports, notice boards and other internal communications channels;

·                     Day-to-day management of the Commission’s website, including updating and on-going monitoring, gaining input from other members of staff as necessary;

·                     Media Relations;

·                     Coordinating exhibitions and visits;

·                     Advertising and production management;

·                     Reputation and stakeholder management;

·                     Events management;

·                     Corporate social responsibility management;

·                     Development of the Commissions corporate identity and ensuring it is applied consistently throughout the organization;

·                     Develop, promote and adhere to best practice and to agreed systems and procedures across all areas of work;

·                     Undertake other duties as required commensurate with the level of this position.

All applicants to the above position should possess the following general competencies:

·                     Candidates must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player;

·                     Strong managerial skills, including motivating, developing, coaching and leading teams;

·                     Demonstrated high ethical standards;

·                     Competent and organized;

·                     Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

·                     Excellent knowledge of relevant computer software and applications and;

·                     Ability to work in a team-modulated and collaborative environment

Terms and Conditions of Service

The successful candidates for the above positions will be offered a competitive remuneration package and will be appointed on three year contract term renewable on satisfactory performance.

The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) Kenya has required qualified and competent candidates to fill the vacancy of Research Assistants (Replacements).

The Research Assistants, reporting to the Director of Research and will be involved in programmed research, basic policy analysis and statistical/data collection assignments.

Required Education, Skills and Experience:

·                     A good bachelor’s degree in Economics, or Economics related field from a recognized University.

·                     Masters qualification will be an added advantage.

·                     Knowledge of how to conduct desk, laboratory or field research

·                     Ability to conduct statistical analysis and interpret experimental data

·                     Excellent computer skills in spread sheets and word processing

·                     Knowledge of a statistical application package will be an added advantage.

·                     He/she must be a person of integrity and demonstrate excellent communication skills.

·                     Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to work well with others in a busy work environment.

·                     Ability to work under pressure/deadlines

·                     Aged between 24-35 years.

·                     At least two years’ experience

All applicants to the above position should possess the following general competencies:

·                     Candidates must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player;

·                     Strong managerial skills, including motivating, developing, coaching and leading teams;

·                     Demonstrated high ethical standards;

·                     Competent and organized;

·                     Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

·                     Excellent knowledge of relevant computer software and applications and;

·                     Ability to work in a team-modulated and collaborative environment

Terms and Conditions of Service

The successful candidates for the above positions will be offered a competitive remuneration package and will be appointed on three year contract term renewable on satisfactory performance.

How to apply?

If you’re training, experience and competence match or exceed any of the above minimum requirements, please send (2) separately secured copies of your application, a detailed up to-date curriculum vitae, indicating current remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts, together with copies of certificates and testimonials.

You should also give the names of 3 referees who must be familiar with your previous work/academic experience indicating their telephone, postal and email addresses. The application cover MUST clearly indicate the position being applied for.

Application should be addressed to the Commission Secretary, CRA and be sent by post or hand delivered to the Commission offices at 14 Riverside Drive by latest Friday 27th July, 2012 as follows:

Application For The Position Of ___________ (insert appropriate position)
To The Commission Secretary
Commission On Revenue Allocation
14 Riverside Drive
Grosvenor Block
P.O. Box 1310 – 00200
Nairobi.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in the next three months from the date of this advertisement then consider your application unsuccessful.

The CRA is an equal opportunity, gender sensitive and compliant employer.