Deputy Commissioner, Revenue Monitoring

Role Overview

This role is responsible for formulating and overseeing the implementation of policies, strategies and procedures for Customs revenue mobilization and administration within Nairobi & Other Regions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Revenue Mobilization: Oversee the development and implementation of strategies, policies, standards, initiatives and procedures for revenue collection and mobilization within Nairobi & Other Regions including the Petroleum Monitoring portfolio.
• Coordination: Coordinate customs revenue collection activities in within Nairobi & Other Regions including the Petroleum monitoring portfolio.
• Administrative Oversight: Oversee waivers, refunds, auctions, warehousing, export processing and special economic zone functions.
• Stakeholder Management: Establish and maintain liaison and working relationships with local, regional and international stakeholders for effectiveness of revenue mobilization.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Design and implement tools for effective customs revenue monitoring and reporting; coordinate preparation of periodic statutory and revenue performance reports for the department.
• Risk and Quality Management: Foster positive corporate culture and ensure implementation of effective quality and risk management systems.
• Operational Management: Oversee and coordinate day-to-day operations, implementing performance management systems, supervision and development of staff.
• Corporate Initiatives: Facilitate implementation of the work plans for the following corporate initiatives in the unit: Division: Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk Management.
• Culture and Change: Drive initiatives to improve ethics, culture and facilitate change management in the division.
• Resource Management: Develop budgets, work plans, collection of revenue and ensuring efficient and effective utilization of resources.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in relevant social sciences, Business, Pure and Applied Sciences from a recognized and accredited institution.
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience, at least five (5) of which should be in senior and/or middle management levels.
• Professional qualification and Membership to a relevant professional body in good standing.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.

Key Competencies

• Strategic leadership and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong business acumen and business orientation.
• Innovative thinking and organizational skills.
• Resilience and adaptability.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Customer-centrism approach.
• Professionalism, ethical judgment, and integrity.

How to Apply

If you feel you have the necessary qualifications and motivation to thrive in this crucial position, we encourage you to apply. Please download the application form from the PKF website, fill it out in a Word document, and email to executiverecruitment@ke.pkfea.com. The deadline for submission is Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 23:59pm EAT.