Job Purpose

This position is responsible for development and implementation of data literacy and culture initiatives to foster a data-driven culture and empower users with the ability to derive meaningful information from data. The role is also responsible for spearheading communication and data change management initiatives.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data related initiatives to improve ethics, culture to facilitate stakeholder engagement and change management in the organization.
• Development and implementation of the data governance framework.
• Implementation of the data governance policies and procedures
• Stakeholder engagement (data owners and data stewards) to champion data quality in the various departments
• Development and management of an enterprise business glossary and data dictionary
• Identify data quality gaps and advice on remedies.
• Determine internal and external data sources and relevant tools to solve emerging business problems

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Day-to-day operations, supervision, management of performance and development of staff in the unit
• Facilitate implementation of the work plans for the following corporate initiatives in the unit: Audit, Integrity, QMS and Risk Management.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications

A university degree in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics or related field from a recognized institution.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

Membership of a relevant professional body.

Previous relevant work experience required.

Minimum of four (4) years’ relevant work experience, one of which should be at supervisory level.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

• Leadership and people management skills
• Tax business understanding
• Understanding of risk management and analytics
• Good decision-making, planning and organizational skills
• Analytical, Resilient, focused and results-oriented
• Good oral, written and presentation skills
• Good negotiation and interpersonal skills

How to apply

Registration:

• Go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login and then click on the ‘Register’ button to start the application process.
• After registration, you will receive an email enabling you to confirm your email address and complete your registration.

Log on:

• After registration go to https://erecruitment.kra.go.ke/login
• Key in your username and password then click on ‘Log in’ to access your account.
• After successful log in, the system will open the ‘Applicant Cockpit’.

Candidate Profile (To create or update applicant detail):

• On the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page, go to the tab ‘Candidate Profile’.
• Click on ‘My Profile’ to create and update your profile.
• Follow the instructions to complete your profile.
• The process will end by clicking the tab “Overview and Release”.
• Ensure you click the check box on the page to complete the profile.

Application process:

• To view the open job postings, click on the tab ‘Employment Opportunities’ on the ‘Applicant Cockpit’ page.
• Under the heading ‘Job Search’ click the ‘Start’ button to view all available vacancies.
• Click on the Job posting to display the details of the position.
• To apply for the position, click ‘Apply’ button at the top of the page.
• Follow the instructions to complete and submit your application.
• Kindly note that all mandatory fields must be completed.
• To complete the process of application, click the ‘Send Application Now’ button after reviewing and accepting the ‘Data Privacy Statement’.

In case of any challenges, please send your email query to [email protected]