Chief Manager – Internal Affairs at Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)

Job Summary

The jobholder shall be responsible for managing and directing the Internal Affairs Investigation and Vetting & Lifestyle Audits process in enhancement of Staff Integrity Assurance Mechanisms.

Duties and responsibilities

• Collaborate with Government Agencies and Departments to undertake required background checks, vetting and lifestyle audits.
• Create and maintain effective linkages with other law enforcement agencies to ensure coordination of investigations touching on staff.
• Develop and maintain framework to undertake Education, Policy & Compliance, Internal Affairs Investigation, Vetting & Lifestyle Audits and Complaints & Corruption Reporting
• Develop and maintain framework to undertake Internal Affairs Investigations and Vetting & Lifestyle Audits.
• Create and maintain effective linkages with other law enforcement agencies to ensure coordination of investigations touching on staff.
• Oversee implementation of corporate initiatives in the region/division: Ensure conformity to ISO standards and data security requirements, and manage Audit, Integrity, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Risk Management programmes and staff performance.

Person specifications

For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:

• A Bachelor's degree in relevant Social Sciences, Business, Pure and Applied Sciences or any other relevant field from a recognized institution.
• A Master’s degree in relevant Social Sciences, Business, Law, Pure and Applied Sciences or relevant field from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Training in Fraud/economic crimes/ corruption/ assets recovery investigations from reputable institutions.
• Certificate in Tax Fraud and Investigation will be an added advantage.
• Certificate in Tax/Customs Training will be an added advantage.
• A Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years relevant work experience with at least 3 years in a middle-level management role.
• At least 2 years of experience in investigations
• Membership of a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Visionary leadership, strategic thinking, strong organizational, planning, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Strong business acumen, including basic understanding of Tax & Customs Administration.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving and creative thinking
• Strong persuasion, negotiation and communication skills–both oral and written.
• Professionalism, Ethical Judgment and Integrity.