Commissioner, Business Strategy, Technology and Enterprise Modernisation
Nairobi
Posted 31 March, 2026
Deadline 21 April, 2026
Information TechnologyContractorSenior-level(6+ yrs)
Job Description
Role Overview
The Commissioner for Business Strategy, Technology, and Enterprise Modernisation is a senior leadership position responsible for steering the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) enterprise-wide digital transformation. This role focuses on driving the adoption of cutting-edge technologies including cloud computing, AI, big data, and automation to enhance tax administration and service delivery. The successful candidate will oversee the modernization of core IT infrastructure and ensure the scalability, security, and high availability of systems essential for tax processing and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Digital Transformation Strategy: Lead KRA's digital shift by implementing cloud computing, AI, big data, and automation strategies.
IT Infrastructure Modernization: Oversee the modernization of core infrastructure to support high-availability tax processing.
AI-Powered Intelligence: Drive the use of predictive analytics, fraud detection, and automated compliance enforcement through AI.
Governance and Cybersecurity: Enforce enterprise-wide IT governance and cybersecurity standards, ensuring compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, and the Kenya Data Protection Act.
Tax Administration Automation: Implement machine learning and robotic process automation (RPA) to improve risk-based compliance models and operational efficiency.
Digital Engagement: Promote a digital-first culture through self-service platforms, chatbots, and AI-driven taxpayer engagement solutions.
Person Specifications
To be considered for this role, candidates must possess:
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Statistics, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Data Science, Data Analytics, or a relevant IT field from a university recognized in Kenya.
Advanced Education: A Master’s degree in a relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya.
Professional Background: A minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant experience, with at least ten (10) years in middle or senior management levels.
Professional Membership: Professional qualification and/or membership in a relevant professional body in good standing is an added advantage.
Regulatory Compliance: Must meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
