Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Hiring a Supervisor – Data Warehouse (ICT)
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is the principal revenue collector for the Government of Kenya with the primary goal to deliver Kenya to financial self-sufficiency through effective tax revenue mobilization. KRA is seeking a result-oriented, self-driven individual of high integrity to fill the position of Supervisor – Data Warehouse (ICT) – which is domiciled at Corporate Support Services Department
Purpose of the job:
Installation, configuration, operation and maintenance of databases.
Key Responsibilities of the job:
- Develop, implement and manage database installations while monitoring performance and capacity.
- Performs software upgrades and patching.
- Develops strategy for database backup, testing and recovery
- Perform database health check and ensure resolution of any issues arising
- Executes data extraction for reporting as per user requests.
- Ensure conformity to ISO (9001:2015 and 27001:2013) and data security requirements
- Implementation of Performance, Audit and Integrity programmes
Academic qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, or any other IT related field from a recognized university.
Professional qualification
- Certification in any of the following; ITIL, COBIT, Database administration, Red Hat/Unix/Linux Certified Systems Administrator/Microsoft Certified Engineer
- Project Management, Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence certification is an added advantage
- Membership in a recognized IT related professional body.
Work experience:
- Minimum three (3) years’ hands-on experience in end-to-end management of RDBMS such as Oracle, Postgress, MySQL and MS SQL Server
- Have working experience in Unix and Windows operating systems in a busy environment with project management skills and/or substantial exposure to project-based work structures
- Ability to install and configure Linux/ Windows installations.
Key Competencies:
- Strong analytical, diagnostic, decision making and problem solving skills
- Attention to details and ability to work under minimum supervision.
- Proactivity and strong interpersonal skills
- Good communication and presentation skills
Job Application Guidelines
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 isupporthr@kra.go.ke
If you experience any delay in receiving an email notification at the end of the e-recruitment registration process, please refresh your email. In case of any challenge, please send your query to isupporthr@kra.go.ke
Kenya Revenue Authority does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting, interviewing, and/or offer)
