• This role is responsible for formulating and overseeing the implementation of policies, strategies and procedures for Customs revenue mobilization and administration within Nairobi & Other Regions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the development and implementation of strategies, policies, standards, initiatives and procedures for revenue collection and mobilization within Nairobi & Other Regions including the Petroleum Monitoring portfolio.
• Coordinate customs revenue collection activities in within Nairobi & Other Regions including the Petroleum monitoring portfolio.
• Oversee waivers, refunds, auctions, warehousing, export processing and special economic zone functions.
• Establish and maintain liaison and working relationships with local, regional and international stakeholders for effectiveness of revenue mobilization.
• Design and implement tools for effective customs revenue monitoring and reporting.
• Coordinate preparation of periodic statutory and revenue performance reports for the department.
• Foster positive corporate culture and ensure implementation of effective quality and risk management systems.
• Oversee and coordinate day-to-day operations, implementing performance management systems, supervision and development of staff.
• Facilitate implementation of the work plans for the following corporate initiatives in the unit: Division: Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk Management.
• Drive initiatives to improve ethics, culture and facilitate change management in the division.
• Develop budgets, work plans, collection of revenue and ensuring efficient and effective utilization of resources.

Person specifications:

For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in relevant social sciences, Business, Pure and Applied Sciences from a recognized and accredited institution.
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience, at least five (5) of which should be in senior and/or middle management levels.
• Professional qualification and membership to a relevant professional body in good standing.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution 2010.