Department

Business Strategy, Technology and Enterprise Modernisation

Location

Nairobi

About the position

The jobholder is responsible for overseeing the strategy and implementation of system design including application maintenance and development, for effective decision-making in tax administration.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide vision and expertise in enterprise data governance, business intelligence, analytics, data science and artificial intelligence to enhance business outcomes and transform KRA into a data intelligent tax administration
• Develop strategies to respond to technological, legislative, and environmental changes that require adjustments in analytics process, tools and skills
• Provide leadership and direction in the choice of information technology (IT) for use in the Authority
• Formulate data driven strategies that leverage on modern technologies to support tax and customs compliance
• Oversee the business transformation office, business solution development and enterprise architecture & solutions design.
• Provide leadership in the business application support function and oversee  systems administration & database management
• Drive utilization of artificial intelligence and machine learning to transform business operations.
• Oversee the management of the Authority’s IT systems, ensuring high-quality customer service, operational continuity, and compliance with International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO 9001:2015 and 27001:2013 standards).
• Provide leadership in the Division through supervision, coaching, mentoring, training and development of the divisional staff to ensure an effective and motivated team

Person specifications:

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in either Information Technology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Engineering, Telecommunications, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field from a recognised institution.

• A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.

• Must have a minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience, at least five (5) of which should be in senior and / or middle Management levels.

• Must have professional qualification / membership to a professional body and be in good standing.

• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution 2010

 Key competencies:

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

The deadline for submission of application is Monday, 7 July 2025 at 12.00AM (Midnight). Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

No hard-copy applications are accepted. Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Successful candidates will be required to fulfil the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya prior to appointment. They will require:

• 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)

 

If you feel you have the necessary qualifications and motivation to thrive in this crucial position, we encourage you to apply. please download the form provided below, fill it out in a Word document, and email to executiverecruitment@ke.pkfea.com

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