Deputy Commissioner, Revenue Monitoring

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and implementation of strategies, policies, standards, initiatives, and procedures for revenue collection and mobilization within Nairobi and other regions, including the Petroleum Monitoring portfolio.
• Coordinate customs revenue collection activities in within Nairobi and other regions.
• Oversee waivers, refunds, auctions, warehousing, export processing, and special economic zone functions.
• Establish and maintain liaison and working relationships with local, regional, and international stakeholders for effective revenue mobilization.
• Design and implement tools for effective customs revenue monitoring and reporting.
• Coordinate the preparation of periodic statutory and revenue performance reports for the department.
• Foster a positive corporate culture and ensure the implementation of effective quality and risk management systems.
• Oversee and coordinate day-to-day operations, including performance management, supervision, and staff development.
• Facilitate the implementation of work plans for corporate initiatives: Audit, Integrity, QMS, and Risk Management.
• Drive initiatives to improve ethics, culture, and facilitate change management in the division.
• Develop budgets and work plans while ensuring the efficient and effective utilization of resources.

Required Qualifications and Experience

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

Mandatory Compliance Documents

Successful candidates must provide:

• Valid certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
• Valid clearance certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• Valid tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• Current clearance certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

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, Adaptability, and Critical Thinking.
• Customer-Centrism and Problem-Solving.
• Professionalism, Ethical Judgment, and Integrity.