Department

Customs and Border Control

Location

Nairobi

About the position

The jobholder shall be responsible for identifying, evaluating and mitigating risks within the Department to ensure compliance with Customs laws and regulations and other relevant legislations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee formulation of strategies and plans for the development and implementation of risk management programmes to effectively manage the Division.
• Oversee, direct and monitor regional operations to enhance risk management in the Department.
• Oversee analysis and implementation of legislation and policy guidelines and strategies to ensure compliance for smooth running of revenue mobilization.
• Provide leadership in development of frameworks, workplans and budget for execution of risk management policy and strategies to ensure the Division has a robust system and processes of accountability, risk management, internal controls and business continuity.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with local, regional and international stakeholders for effective risk management.
• Provide leadership to ensure continuous improvement of business processes and controls in the division and develop mechanisms for corporate consultations, and involvement in Authority’s policies and programs.
• Oversee implementation of adopted principles of Corporate Governance, relevant national policies, guidelines, and directives within the Division.
• Oversee robust performance management within the division through providing oversight of the delivery of the annual performance contract.
• 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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