The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) was established by an Act of Parliament, Chapter 469 of the laws of Kenya , which became effective on 1st July 1995 . The Authority is charged with the responsibility of collecting revenue on behalf of the Government of Kenya. A Board of Directors, consisting of both public and private sector experts, makes policy decisions to be implemented by KRA Management. The Chairman of the Board is appointed by the President of the Republic of Kenya . The Chief Executive of the Authority is the Commissioner General who is appointed by the Minister for Finance. PURPOSE OF KRA Assessment , Collection, Administration and Enforcement of laws relating to revenue.

Purpose of the job:

Providing litigation services on matters affecting the Authority.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent KRA in mainstream courts, Tax Tribunals, and other courts.
• Supervision and drafting of court pleadings.
• Analysis of court decisions and recommendations of legislative amendments based on outcomes.
• Stakeholder engagements with revenue departments.
• Management of performance, audit, QMS, integrity and risk programmes

Requirements

Academic qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB).
• A Post graduate diploma in Law
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya in good standing

Professional qualification

• Membership to Law Society of Kenya
• Must have a current practising certificate

Work experience

• Minimum four (4) years post admission experience in commercial law and litigation practice, one (1) of which should be in a supervisory role.

Key Competencies:

• Resilience, Focus, result oriented and a team player
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, decision making and problem solving skills
• Attention to details and ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Proactivity and strong interpersonal skills