The Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) is an independent commission set up under Article 215 of the Constitution of Kenya.
Its core mandate is to recommend the basis for equitable sharing of revenues raised nationally between the National and the County Governments; and sharing of revenue among the County Governments.
The Commission seeks to recruit qualified and competent staff to fill the following vacant position.
The incumbent will report directly to the Commission Secretary.
DIRECTOR, REVENUE ALLOCATION
Key Responsibilities:
1. The development and continuous validation of the criteria for revenue sharing.
2. Generating processes for alignment of fiscal and financing policies between the national and county governments.
3. Undertaking timely financial and macro-economic analysis of the impact of various revenue allocation modules to the quality and efficiency of delivery of basic services to the targeted communities.
4. Developing a system for monitoring the compliance of county governments operations to public finance principles and regulations.
5. Identifying revenue enhancing measures and opportunities at both national and county government levels.
6. Ensuring the maximization of fiscal capacity and efficiency of County Governments.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
1. Masters degree in finance, accounting or economics or the equivalent qualifications, with relevant experience of over five (5) years.
2. Knowledge of financial analysis, public finance management principles and processes.
3. Relevant Professional qualification.
4. Demonstrated successes in the fields of financial analysis, project formulation, planning, monitoring and evaluation.
5. Practical knowledge in the field of project monitoring and evaluation techniques will be an added advantage.
General Competencies
All applicants should possess the following general competencies:
1. He or She must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player.
2. Strong managerial skills, including motivating, developing, coaching and leading teams.
3. Demonstrated high ethical standards.
4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
5. Excellent knowledge of relevant computer software and applications.
6. Ability to work in a team-modulated and collaborative environment.
Application Process
If your training, experience and competence match the above qualifications, send your application with detailed current curriculum vitae, two (2) copies of the application/ cover letter together with copies of certificates and testimonials, current remuneration, email and telephone contacts.
You should also give the names, telephone and mail contacts of three referees who must be familiar with your previous work experience.
Application should be addressed to the Chairman, CRA and be sent by post or hand delivered to the Commission offices at 2nd floor, Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) by latest 29 July 2011 as follows:
Chairman,
Commission on Revenue Allocation,
KICC 2nd Floor, Harambee Avenue,
P.O. Box 1310 - 00200, Nairobi
The CRA is an equal opportunity, gender sensitive and compliant employer.
