KRA Careers Kenya 2013

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is the principal revenue collection agency for the government of the Republic of Kenya. The Authority’s vision is to be the leading revenue Authority in the world, respected for professionalism, integrity and fairness.

The Authority is seeking result oriented and self driven individuals with high integrity to fill the following vacant position:

Legal Officer I
Duties and Responsibilities
    Assisting the Senior Legal Officer in performance of his/her duties.
    Representing the Authority in Civil and Criminal Litigation.
    Provision of Legal Advice to Departments.
    Drafting contracts, leases and other conveyance documents.
    Carry out research and reviewing of existing legislation.
    Any other relevant duties assigned.

Requirements for Appointment
Academic and professional qualifications
    Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognized University.

    Post Graduate Diploma in Law.
    Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
    2 years experience in a similar position in a comparable organization.

Competencies
    Good communication skills.
    Interpersonal skills.
    Organization awareness.
    Decision making skills.
    Problem solving skills.
    Must have high standards of integrity.
    Team player.

 Senior Legal Officer

Duties and Responsibilities
    Assisting the supervisor in his/her performance of all his/her duties.
    Representing the Authority in Civil and Criminal Litigation.
    Provision of Legal Advice to Departments.
    Drafting contracts, leases and other conveyance documents.
    Carry out research and reviewing of existing legislation.
    Any other relevant duties assigned.

Requirements for Appointment
   Academic and professional qualifications
    Bachelor’s degree in law from a recognized University.
    Post Graduate Diploma in Law.
    Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
    Supervisor skills Courses.
    3 years experience in a similar position in a comparable organization.

Competencies
    Good communication skills.
    Interpersonal skills.
    Organization awareness.
    Decision making skills.
    Problem solving skills.
    Must have high standards of integrity.
    Team player.

  Legal Officer I - Prosecution
 
Duties and Responsibilities
    Drafting/reviewing of charge sheets.
    Undertaking research on assigned legal issues.
    Collecting and collating research data.
    Interviewing witnesses and taking statements.
    Handling general and specialized prosecutions in court with a bias towards revenue collection.
    Any other relevant duties assigned.

Academic and professional qualifications
    A Bachelor’s of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized University.
    Post Graduate Diploma in Law (KSL).
    Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
    Membership to relevant professional body.
    Must have at least 3 years experience in a similar position in a comparable organization.
    Computer literate.

Competencies
    Good communication skills.
    Interpersonal skills.
    Organization awareness.
    Decision making skills.
    Problem solving skills.
    Must have high standards of integrity.
    Team player.

 How to Apply
Applications typed or in own handwriting indicating the position applied for and enclosing detailed curriculum vitae (giving details of your qualifications, experience, current position, and names and addresses of three referees), copies of academic and professional certificates, Tax Compliance Certificate, copies of National Identity Card and testimonials should be sent by post to the undersigned or placed in relevant boxes at Times Tower Building, Nairobi (Ground Floor) so as to be received on or before 7th March, 2013.

A daytime telephone contact and email address should also be provided.

Senior Deputy Commissioner,
Human Resources.
Kenya Revenue Authority.
P.O Box 48240—00100.
Nairobi.

Note:
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Only qualified shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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