Chief Manager – Intelligence Collection

Job Purpose

This role is responsible for overseeing collection of both Customs & Domestic Tax intelligence to combat tax evasion and enhance revenue collection.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

I. Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversee development and implementation of effective policies / framework for intelligence gathering.
• Overall management of collection of  both Customs & Domestic Tax intelligence
• Plan and direct intelligence collection in the Authority.
• Coordinate covert operations with partner government agencies to curb tax evasion
• Oversee operations at regional intelligence offices.
• Coordinate recruitment of sources and informants to curb tax evasion
• Overseeing development of intelligence briefs/summaries/tactical and strategic reports
• Budgeting for appropriate resources for effective intelligence collection.
• Oversee the activities of field intelligence officers/managers

II. Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Day-to-day operations, supervision, management of performance and development of staff in the section.
• Liaise with the Intelligence collection teams to ensure completeness of intelligence briefs/summaries.
• Evaluate field intelligence briefs and summaries for dissemination to the Analysis and Production office.
• Co-ordinate management reporting
• Facilitate implementation of the work plans for corporate initiatives in the section including Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk Management.
• Oversee implementation of the section’s work plan and budget.
• Promote initiatives to improve ethics, culture and facilitate change management in the section

Job Dimensions

I. Responsibility for Physical Assets

Office equipment & intelligence collection tools.

II. Decision Making / Job Influence

Strategic & operational decisions in intelligence collection and identification of tax fraud schemes to mitigate revenue loss

III.. Working Conditions

Office & field setting

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

 Academic qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Law, Public Administration, Management, International Relations, Economics, Business, Finance or related disciplines.
• Master’s degree in relevant fields is an added advantage.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

• At least 7 years’ progressive work experience in the areas of taxation, risk management or intelligence management with not less than 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in a Financial sector will provide an added advantage

• Previous relevant work experience required

  • At least 7 years’ progressive work experience in the areas of taxation, risk management or intelligence management with not less than 3 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Experience in a Financial sector will provide an added advantage

  Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

  • Demonstrated extensive Knowledge in intelligence collection.
  • Excellent leadership skills.
  • Emotional skills and intelligence.
  • Possess good organization and planning skills.
  • Focused and result oriented individual.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Demonstrated high level of integrity
  • Able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with multi-agency stakeholders

  Job Application Guidelines

  Registration:

  • Go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login and then click on the ‘Register’ button to start the application process.
  • After registration, you will receive an email enabling you to confirm your email address and complete your registration.

  Log on:

  • After registration go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login
  • Key in your username and password then click on ‘Log in’ to access your account.
  • After successful log in, the system will open the ‘Applicant Cockpit’.

  Candidate Profile (To create or update applicant detail):

  • On the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page, go to the tab ‘Candidate Profile’.
  • Click on ‘My Profile’ to create and update your profile.
  • Follow the instructions to complete your profile.
  • The process will end by clicking the tab “Overview and Release”.
  • Ensure you click the check box on the page to complete the profile.

  Application process:

  • To view the open job postings, click on the tab ‘Employment Opportunities’ on the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page.
  • Under the heading ‘Job Search’ click the ‘Start’ button to view all available vacancies.
  • Click on the Job posting to display the details of the position.
  • To apply for the position, click ‘Apply’ button at the top of the page.
  • Follow the instructions to complete and submit your application.
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  Kenya Revenue Authority does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting, interviewing, and/or offer)

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