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:

Senior Legal Officers - Board Affairs, Legal Opinions and Conveyancing ServicesProviding legal advice to the Department.Drafting contracts, leases and other conveyance documents.Carrying out research and making recommendations for the review of existing legislation.Preparing Top Management Reports.Preparation of reports pertaining to the records in the database.Supervising staff in the unit.Any other relevant duties assigned.Academic and professional qualificationsBachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University.Post Graduate Diploma in Law (KSL).Must be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.Must be a Certified Public Secretary (CPS) K.Membership to relevant professional body.Must have at least 3 years experience in a similar position in a comparable organization.Computer literate.Good communication and interpersonal skills.Organization awareness.Decision making skills.Problem solving skills.Must have high standards of integrity. 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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A local financial institution invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, and self-motivated individual to fill the following vacant positions:

Business Communications Writer

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have a degree in Economics or Finance with Business Communication as an added advantageProfessional qualifications in Public Relations, Journalism and Communications field will be an added advantageAt least five years experience in business writing for a major newspaper or magazine.Must demonstrate the ability to write in impeccable English.Age between 30 – 40 yearsFeature writing ability and a very high level of accuracy are very much desirable.Co-ordinate preparations of manuscripts by relevant departments for publication internally and externally.Write articles and edit manuscripts for in-house & external publications as well as the website.Prepare public education and awareness materials.Draft press releases and adverts in consultation with relevant departments.Any other duty assigned by the management.Graphic Designer Officer

Minimum Requirements
Must have a degree or diploma in graphic design.Proficiency in graphics software such Creative Suites applications and other designed packagesCreative flair with a high level of technical abilityAt least 3 years’ working experience in a busy design environment, designing magazines, brochures and other publications.Certification in web design and experience in photography and video-graphy are added advantages.Age: 25 – 40 yearsDesign the institution’s publicationsPropose and develop design concepts for the institutions publicity materials, calendars and Season’s Greetings cardsLiaise with printers for publications outside the institutionTypeset staff articles for in-house magazines, external newsletters and weekly bulletinsBe in charge of storage and care of publicationsUndertake Photo retouching and basic colour correction.Conveyancing Clerk

Minimum Qualifications:

Hold a diploma in Legal Studies attained from a reputable institution (a first degree in any social science discipline being an added advantage)Have excellent command of the English language (both written and spoken) and general communication skillsBe conversant with drafting of the various legal instruments used as securities for advanced facilitiesHave working or general knowledge of the laws relating to land ownership, transfers, charges, mortgages and other related aspects including stamping and guaranteesHave thorough knowledge of the legal requirements and procedures relating to the registration of titles, mortgages, charges and other land-based security instrumentsHave at least seven (7) years practical experience in conveyancing, attained in a busy conveyancing environment preferably in a commercial bank or a reputable firm of advocatesBe within the age bracket of 25 - 35 yearsHave excellent demeanour and interpersonal skillsDemonstrate ability to work with minimum supervision and under tight schedulesBe registered as a court process serverComputer literacy is mandatoryApplicants should send their application enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic & professional certificates, testimonials, national identity card, e-mail address and day time telephone contact to:

The Advertiser
D/NA 1148
P. O. Box 49010 GPO 00100
Nairobi

So as to be received on or before 18th November, 2011

Note: Applications received after deadline will not be considered.

Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.

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