CRA Jobs in Kenya 2013. Research Careers
Commission on Revenue Allocation Vacancies Announcement
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 County Governments; sharing of revenue among the County Governments
and make recommendations on other matters concerning the financing of, and financial management by county governments.
The Commission seeks to recruit qualified and competent staff to fill the following positions:
Director of Research and Policy
The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership in the Research and Policy Directorate and support
the Commission in developing
policies, systems and strategies in the Directorate. Commission on Revenue Allocation Vacancies Announcement
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 County Governments; sharing of revenue among the County Governments
and make recommendations on other matters concerning the financing of, and financial management by county governments.
The Commission seeks to recruit qualified and competent staff to fill the following positions:
Director of Research and Policy
The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership in the Research and Policy Directorate and support
The position will be based at the Commission’s headquarters in Nairobi.
Key Responsibilities:
Developing, validating and updating the Commission’s research policy and strategy.
Spearheading and coordinating the Commission’s research assignments.
Collecting and analyzing macro-economic, socio- economic and fiscal data.
Identifying individuals and institutions to partner with CRA in generating objective evidence for policy formulation.
Developing a quantitative modeling approach to inform recommendations on the vertical and horizontal revenue allocations.
Undertaking relevant analyses of critical fiscal, socio-economic, cultural and development policies.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
A Master’s Degree or its equivalent in Economics or Public Finance.
Strong credentials on undertaking and managing research assignments for over ten (10) years with at least three (3) years in Senior Management.
A PhD in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage; and
Thorough understanding of socio-economic and public sector research involving diverse survey methodologies.
Experience in using standard econometrics/statistical software such as EViews, STATA, and SPSS.
General Competencies
All applicants to the above positions should possess the following general competencies:
He/she must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player.
Strong managerial skills, including motivating, developing, coaching and leading team.
Ability to collaborate with people and organizations of diverse backgrounds.
Excellent communication skills.
Be computer literate specifically in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to work in a team-modulated and collaborative environment.
Terms and Conditions of Service
The successful candidate for the above position will be offered a competitive remuneration package and will be appointed on permanent and pensionable basis.
Application Process If your training, experience and competence match or exceed any of the above minimum requirements, please send (2) separately secured copies of your application, a detailed up-to-date curriculum vitae, indicating current remuneration, e-mail and telephone contacts, together with copies of certificates and testimonials.
You should also give the names of three referees who must be familiar with your previous work/academic experience indicating their telephone, postal and email addresses.
The application cover MUST clearly indicate the position being applied for.
Application should be addressed to the Commission Secretary, CRA and be sent by post or hand delivered to the Commission offices at 14 Riverside Drive by Monday 1st April, 2013 as follows:
Application for the position of ___________ (insert appropriate position)
To The Commission Secretary
Commission On Revenue Allocation
14 Riverside Drive Grosvenor Block
P.O. BOX 1310 - 00200
Nairobi.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you do not hear from us in the next three months from the date of this advertisement then consider your application unsuccessful.
The CRA is an equal opportunity, gender sensitive and compliant employer.
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