Rwanda Revenue Authority ,58 JOBS Positions In Rwanda


Rwanda Revenue Authority is seeking to recruit
self-motivated and qualified employees of high integrity to fill the following
posts :
1. Job title : MANAGER FOR CORPORATE PLANNING (1
Position)
The Post is on Grade 7
Under the supervision of the Senior Manager Corporate
Planning, the Manager for Corporate Planning is responsible for the preparation
of departmental action plans in conjunction with other departments, ensuring
that the planned activities are implemented.
Responsibilities

  • Provide guidelines to RRA departments for the
    preparation of their annual action plans and ensure they are adhered
    to ;
  • Prepare annual action plan, budget and
    procurement plan for Planning and Research Department ;
  • Analyze revenue data from operational departments
    and make recommendations for improvement ;
  • Prepare quarterly, semi and annual progress
    reports on the implementation ofRRA Action Plan ;
  • Consolidate RRA weekly flash reports ;
  • Prepare documents and Power Point presentations
    to the meetings on RRA performance ;
  • Write articles for internal and external
    publication on RRA performance.
  • Draft RRA annual activity report.
  • Manage, guide, develop and coach staff under
    his/her supervision.
Job Specifications :
A Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Business
Administration or Management with 3 years in relevant technical and
administrative experience or A Master’s degree in the above relevant areas with
2 years working experience.
Skills and Competences :
  • Ability to interpret statistical data,
  • Strong analytical skills,
  • Possess planning and organi7..ational skills,
  • Ability to follow specified procedures,
  • Ability to work under pressure,
  • Demonstrated managerial ability with limited
    supervision,
  • Ability to produce high quality reports and good
    communication skills,
  • Strong computer skills especially in Microsoft office
    like Excel, Word, Power point,
  • Strong team player,
  • Ability to evaluate the work of subordinates
2. Job title : MANAGER FOR RESEARCH AND POLICY
ANALYSIS (1 Position)
The Post is on Grade 7
Under the supervision of the Senior Manager for
Research & Policy Analysis, the Manager for Research and Policy analysis,
researches the implication of changes in economic policies and repotts on their
impact on the tax base and revenue collection.
Responsibilities :
  • Reviews and acts on the impacts on compliance of
    legislative and procedural changes ;
  • Analyses and acts on trends of tax avoidance
    scheme and methods of tax evasion ;
  • Reviews and acts on the impact of external
    agreements affecting the RRA operations ;
  • Analyses the implications and impact of tax
    policy changes on revenue collection ;
  • Identifies ways and means through which the tax
    base can be widened ;
  • Acts as the secretary to the Internal Tax Policy
    Committee meetings ;
  • Ensures that research findings database is
    safeguarded for future reference ;
  • Provides timely and accurate performance reports
    to the Principal research and policy analyst officer ;
  • Coaches Planning & Research Department
    members
Job Specifications :
A Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Statistics with 3
years working experience or A Masters degree in above relevant areas will be an
added advantage.
Skills and Competences :
  • Ability to interpret economic phenomenon and
    statistical data
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Ability to conduct and fmalize a research project
  • Ability to follow specified procedures
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Demonstrated managerial ability and ability to
    work with limited supervision
  • Ability to produce high quality reports and an
    avid communicator
  • Strong computer skills especially in statistical
    packages like Excel, Stata, Eviews, etc
  • A good command of the English language with
    French as an added advantage
  • Strong team player
  • Ability to evaluate the work of subordinates.
3. Job title : MODERNIZATION SPECIALIST (1
Position)
The Post is on Grade 6
Under the supervision of the Head of Reform and
Modernization Division, the Modernization Expert ensures the coordination and implementation
of reform and modernization initiatives in Support Departments.
Responsibilities :
Designing and formulating modernization initiatives
targeting continued modernization with Support Departments ; Carrying out
the evaluation of various modernization initiatives implemented by Support
Departments ; Monitoring the implementation of modernization initiatives
within Support Departments ; IdentifYing and benchmarking international
best practices that can lead to further improvements in Support Departments ;
Developing refonn and modernization project papers, Advising on ways of
improving customer service delivery in Support Departments ; Propose the
implementation of modernization initiatives based on international
conventions ; Ensure proper management of the funds and other
modernization resources ; Crying out another task assigned by the
supervisor.
Job Specifications :
A Bachelor’s degree in related qualification such as,
Economics, Statistics,Commerce, Law, Finance, Business Administration or
Management with at least 2 years in relevant technical and administrative
experience
Skills :
Computer skills, ability to interpret and apply
financial rules and regulations, ability to conduct research, proven leadership
ability and the ability to evaluate the work of subordinates.
4. Job title : RISK ANALYSIS SPECIALIST (4
Positions)
The Post is on Grade 6
Under the supervision of the Head of Risk management
for Support Departments Division , the Risk Analysis Specialist identifies the
administrative risks, (from support department operations) analysis them and
detennines their impact on RRA’s goals and objectives and also suggests
possible measures to avoid such risks, and related opportunities for internal
control improvement.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure that Administrative Risks at corporate
    level are identified, likelihood impact analyzed and propose mitigation
    measures
  • Design, implement and maintain an overall risk
    management process and procedures
  • Analyze the Human Resources policies on the
    organization’s performanceMonitor developments in the regulatory framework
    and proactively adapt risk management process and procedures whenever
    necessary
  • Develop, review and improve RRA policies that
    affect compliance resources and strategies
  • Evaluate the risks associated to IT systems used
    by the institution and propose corrective measures,
  • Evaluate all projects that RRA takes up and risks
    involved before taken up,
  • Evaluate the impact of E-tax solutions on tax
    compliance level,
  • Identify factors affecting tax compliance and
    advice the management on strategies
  • aiming at influencing taxpayer’s compliance
    behaviour,
  • Carrying out any other task assigned by the
    supervisor.
  • Job Specifications : Bachelors degree in
    Economics, Statistics, BBA or Management related field.
  • Masters Degree in Business Administration or
    Management and any other related field or a diploma or high level
    certificate in Risk management, Corporate Governance is an added
    advantage.
Experience :
3 years working experience in relevant technical and
administrative field of Risk Management.
Skills :
  • Ability to interpret and apply financial rules,
    regulations and knowledge of the provisions of the Organic Law on State
    Finance
  • Ability to manage and coordinate financial
    accounting activities performed at diverse revenue offices across the
    country
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively both
    written and orally
  • Excellent strategic, analytical, organizational
    and change management skills,
  • Qualitative and quantitative data analysis
    skills,
  • Ability to conduct research
  • Ability to work under pressure and for odd hours
  • Report writing skills for both Qualitative and
    Quantitative Information
  • Proven leadership abilities and ability to
    evaluate work with massive data
  • Ability to be innovative
  • Risk Management skills
5. Job title : SENIOR RISK ANALYST (1 POSITION)
The Post is on Grade 5
Under the supervision of Risk Analysis specialist, The
Senior Risk Analyst Officer is responsible for managing ASYCUDA selectivity
through development of selectivity criteria and parameters, preparing and
maintaining importer, commodity, and origin and declaring risk profiles and
monitoring audits results to update risk profiles and selectivity.
Responsibilities
  • Collects data on importers, commodities and
    origins using ASYCUDA World, Data Warehouse, tax arrears database and
    other sources of information to support risk assessment ;
  • Evaluates and reviews Risk assessment, analysis
    and selectivity ;
  • Develops selectivity criteria and parameters and
    update them regularly ;
  • Carrying out risk analysis activities to identify
    operational risks and targets ;
  • Developing appropriate mitigation strategies to
    address identified risks and referring action to other
    sections/departments as required ;
  • Conduct risk analysis to determine magnitude and
    consequences of risk and adopt the appropriate treatment ;
  • Train other staff on Risk Management issues
  • Prepares performance measurement reports on the
    ASYCUDA selectivity management activities ;
  • Develops, maintains and updates risk profiles for
    importers, commodities, origins and declaring ;
  • Produces monthly analytical report on Customs
    Clearance time from entry points up to exit of consignment and proposed
    solutions to overcome any identified delay ;
  • Undertakes quality checks of GCS and AEO’s
    declarations to ensure that information provided by GCS and AEO
    beneficiaries is accurate ;
  • Conducting compliance improvement
    management ;
  • Carrying out performance measurement in support
    of Customs activities ;
  • Prepares reports that are required by the Risk
    Analysis Expert ; and
  • Ensure that there is a balance between trade
    facilitation and control.
Job Specifications :
A bachelor’s degree in Management, Economics or
Economics and Management or any other related fields with at least 2 years.
Abilities :
  • Report writing ;
  • Audit skills ;
  • Analytical skills ;
  • Qualitative and quantitative data analysis
    skills,
  • Ability to work under pressure,
  • Ability to conduct research activities,
  • Communication skills ;
6. Job title : SENIOR TRAINING OFFICER (1
Position)
The Post is on Grade 5
Under the supervision of the Deputy Principal in
charge of Administration for the Training Institute, the Senior Training
Officer coordinates all training activities relating to training and assumes
day to day responsibilities of facilitating trainers to deliver courses.
Responsibilities :
  • Coordinates designing of Curricula for RRA
  • Ensures that development needs identified in job
    analysis are included in the Training plan Under the supervision of the DP
    A participates in all training activities of the Institute
  • Assumes responsibility for the safety and
    administration of the training aids
  • Prepares annual procurement of Training resource
    persons required by the Department.
  • Facilitates training whenever appropriate or
    during the absence of a trainer
  • Maintains statistics on-time attendance of
    trainees on training venues
  • Prepares Terms of reference for the consultants
    required by the department
  • Evaluates the quality of services before
    submission of invoices for approval
  • Ensures periodic reports are submitted to the
    Principal of the Training Institute.
Job Specifications :
A Bachelor’s of art in Education or any other related
field with at least 2 years teaching experience in a higher institution of
learning.
Skills :
  • Ability to design Curricula
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Very fluent in English and some working knowledge
    of French
  • Excellent knowledge of evaluating training
  • Some knowledge in revenue administration
  • Capable of identifying training needs across RRA
  • Ability to work as a Team
  • Excellent reporting and writing skills
  • Able to work independently with less supervision
  • Able to begin work immediately
7. Job title : LIBRALIAN (1 Position)
The Post is on Grade 5
Under the supervision of the Deputy Principal in
Charge of Administration, the librarian will coordinate and execute all library
activities of the institute and assume day to day responsibilities to
facilitate use of library facilities by all RRA staff at the Institute and
other designated areas.
Responsibilities :
  • Together with the Deputy Principal in Charge of
    Administration will prepare the budget for library facilities
  • Coordinate and oversee effective sourcing of
    library reference material to be used by trainees,trainers and other staff
  • Coordinate identification of books in
    consultation with staff based on training needs identified
  • Together with the IT expert design library
    website relevant links for electronic library users
  • Coordinate purchase of books with procurement
    unit
  • Supervises the smooth running of the library,
    institute property, and office services
  • Executes and sensitizes all staff to use library
    materials both on line and physically
  • Identify relevant publishers and subscribe the
    institute to them to get information on new books
  • Oversees the safety of all library materials of
    the Institute
  • Facilitate on-line courses.
  • Ensure periodic reports are handed to the senior
    administration officer
Job Specifications :
A Bachelor’s degree in librarianship or a bachelor’s
degree in office administration with at least 2 years experience in librarian
position of which most should preferably be with higher learning Institution.
Skills :
Ability to oversee and organize a library, In depth
knowledge of research skills, Strong planning skills, Strong communication
skills, Good writing skill, Budgeting skills, MS Office, Process design,
Ability to interact with other staff.
8. Job title : HR POLICIES AND STRATEGIC PLANNING
OFFICER (1 Position)
The Post is on Grade 5
Under the Supervision of the Human Resources Policies
and Strategic Planning group leader, the HR Policies and Strategic Planning
officer is responsible for participating in planning of Long-term human
resource strategies for RRA.
Responsibilities :
  • Designs career path strategies for staff members
    and departments ;
  • Designs a compensation system that will reward
    performance while taking into account RRA financial constraints and
    realities of market ;
  • Planning long-term Human resource requirements,
    taking into account socio-economic prospects of Rwanda,
  • Collects and interprets statistics for RRA
    staff ;
  • Evaluates implementation of HR processes ;
  • Identifying trainable employees for retention
    program
  • Ensures processes are properly designed in all
    divisions and designs own section processes ;
  • Preparing reports to the Division Head.
  • Working closely with departments, increasingly in
    a consultancy role, assisting line managers to understand and implement
    policies and procedures ;
Job Specifications :
Bachelors degree in Human Resources Management or
Public Administration, Business Administration in HR with 2 years relevant
technical and administrative experience or a diploma or high level HR
professional certificate or a Master’s degree in any related field is an added
advantage.
Skills :
  • Knowledge of modern HR practices, strategic role
    ofHR department in modem organizations.
  • Knowledge of compensation systems based on
    performance ;
  • Good communication skills ;
  • Good analytical skills ;
  • Detail oriented and results oriented skills
  • Good organizational skills and job interviewing
    skills ;
  • Excellent reporting and writing skills
  • Able to work independently with less supervision
9. Job title : RECRUITMENT & SKILLS
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (1 Position)
The Post is on Grade 5
Under the supervision of the Recruitment and
Development Group Leader, the recruitment and skills development officer is in
charge of providing information and assistance to the departments by
establishing training strategic plans, in career planning and development.
Manpower planning, continuously analysis of jobs in the organizations and
ensure that job Descriptions reflect changing circumstances in the
organizations.
Responsibilities :
  • Participate in designing training plans for all
    departments of the RRA, ensuring that development needs identified in job
    analysis are included.
  • Designing and expanding training and development
    programs based on both the organization’s and the individual’s
    needs ;
  • Collect data of Training needs from RRA staff
    appraisals forms ;
  • Evaluating training and development
    programs ;
  • Prepare relevant reports as required by
    management ;
  • Generates recruitment related reports and
    training needs ;
  • Drafts employment letters and contracts for
    selected candidates ;
  • Responsible for designing induction process for
    new hires ;
  • Coordinates the entire induction process ;
  • Monitors the labor legislation and implements
    required changes to keep the process
  • compliant ;
  • Participates in the Recruitment process and Human
    Resource Planning ;
Job Specifications :
Bachelors degree in Human Resources Management or
Public Administration, Business Administration in HR with 2 years relevant
technical and administrative experience or a diploma or high level HR professional
certificate or a Master’s degree in any related field is an added advantage.
Skills
  • Knowledge of modern HR practices strategic role
    of HR department in modem organizations ;
  • Good writing and verbal communication
    skills ;
  • Preferably psychometric testing abilities ;
  • Good analytical skills ;
  • Good organizational skills and job interviewing
    skills ;
10. Job title : JUDICIAL INVESTIGATION OFFICER (1
Position)
The Post is on Grade 5
Under the supervision of the Deputy Commissioner for
Legal and Board Secretariat department, the Judicial Investigation Officer
follows up criminal cases in Prosecution process and Courts.
Responsibilities :
Determine if there is sufficient evidence in support
of a particular criminal case ; Assess legal issues and related merits of
the criminal case ; Provide guidance and advice on prosecution
issues ; Follow up the cases under prosecution process and in
Courts ; Report on the criminal cases in prosecution Process and in
Courts ; Ensure that there is smooth working relationship between RRA and
Prosecutor General’s Office and other relevant Authorities.
Job Specifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Law with at least 2 years
experience in law practice in any recognised institution.
Skills :
To interpret and apply laws, to analyse and prepare
criminal cases, Communication skills, Computer skills.
11. Job title : JUNIOR SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR (1
Position
)
The Post is on Grade 5
Under the supervision of the Senior Systems
Administrator, the Junior System Administrator will manage including configure,
monitor and upgrade servers, personal computers, and any other system required.
Responsibilities :
  • Monitor and configure servers
  • Maintain security and the performance of the
    system
  • Manage the system backups and recovery
  • Install new System and advise on system to be
    used
  • Maintain Operating Systems patches and virus
    definitions on Corporate Antivirus
  • Install new version and update
  • Servers troubleshooting in general.
Job Specifications :
Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer
science or information technology.
Skills/ Ability :
  • Technical knowledge in Unix and Linux systems
    Administration
  • Technical knowledge in Windows technologies
    Administration (Active Directory, File Server,
  • DNS, DHCP, Group Policy) on Windows 2003,2008,
    and 2012.
  • Technical knowledge on the use of client OS
    (Ubuntu, Windows7, Windows8)
  • Technical knowledge on Virtualization
    technologies such as VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V
  • Technical knowledge on Storage Area Networks
  • Technical knowledge on VoiP and Call center
    technologies
13. Job title : SYSTEM DEVELOPER (3 Positions)
The Post is on Grade 5
Under the supervision of the Senior Systems
Administrator, the Junior System Administrator will manage configure, monitor
and upgrade servers, personal computers, and any other system required.
Responsibilities :
Monitor and configure servers Maintain security and the
performance of the system Manage the system backups and recovery Install new
System and advise on system to be used Maintain Operating Systems patches and
virus defmitions on Corporate Antivirus Install new version and update Servers
troubleshooting in general.
Job Specifications :
Bachelor’s degree in information systems, computer
science or information technology.
Skills/ Ability :
  • Technical knowledge in Unix and Linux systems
    Administration
  • Technical knowledge in Windows technologies
    Administration (Active Directory, File Server,
  • DNS, DHCP, Group Policy) on Windows 2003, 2008,
    and 2012.
  • Technical knowledge on the use of client OS
    (Ubuntu, Windows7, Windows8)
  • Technical knowledge on Virtualization
    technologies such as VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V
  • Technical knowledge on Storage Area Networks
  • Technical knowledge on VoiP and Call center
    technologies
14. Job title : TAX OFFICERS (15 Positions)
The Post is on Grade 4
The Tax officer reports to the Tax Audit Team Leader.
Main duties and responsibilities
1. Performs office audits of tax accounts for
individual and enterprises by :
  • obtaining cases assigned from tax accounting
    system ;
  • obtaining taxpayer’s accounts details from their
    accounting system ;
  • obtaining all relevant documents from filing and
    documentation room ;
  • reviewing accotmt balance details and analyzing
    compliance to the tax
  • legislation ;
  • instructing notices of reassessment ;
  • Preparing reports for the audit supervisor. 2.
    Performs field audits of tax accounts of Individual and simple
    (Individual, NonIndividual) companies/enterprises by obtaining cases
    assigned from tax system ;
    3. Provides information to taxpayers to increase their understanding of
    existing tax laws, regulations and procedures by explaining tax tables and
    methods of tax computations and assisting in the interpretation of the
    relevant tax laws.
Job Specifications :
To hold a Bachelors degree in the following
areas ; Management, Accounting sciences, BBA- Accounting or Finance,
Bachelor of Commerce- Accounting or Finance.
Knowledge and skills
  • ability to make mathematical calculations ;
  • ability to interpret and apply financial rules
    and regulations ;
  • ability to follow specified procedures ;
  • ability to maintain accurate records ;
  • to be computer literate : Word, Excel and
    FMIS Language : To be fluent in English or French
14. Job title : CUSTOMS OFFICERS (17 Positions)
The Post is on Grade 4
  • Under the supervision of the Customs Station
    Manager, the customs officer is responsible of the following ;
  • Verifies and validates documents for transit
    goods ;
  • Identifies cases of evasion and investigate
    them ;
  • Collects customs duty and ensures that duty
    payable is received, secured and banked ;
  • Prepares regular reports on activities and issue
    them to the station manager ;
  • Prepares and delivers to the revenue accountant
    weekly collection reports.
  • Job Specifications : To hold a Bachelors
    degree in the following areas : Management, Accounting Sciences,
    Economics and Management, BBA- Accounting or Finance, Bachelor of Commerce
    Accounting or Finance.
Knowledge and skills :
Good analytical and organizational skills, Ability to
follow specified procedures, To be computer literate : Word and
Excel ; Language : To be fluent in English or French
15. Job title : MEDIA PRODUCTION OFFICER (1
Position)
The Post is on Grade 4
  • Under the supervision of Senior Production
    Officer, the Assistant Media Production officer will be in charge of the
    following tasks :
  • Create promotional materials and work with
    outside vendors such as graphic designers, printers, photographers and to
    make sure all communications reflect the standards and mission of RRA
  • Develop the media data base establishing and
    developing private lists as required and updating files held on key
    journalist’s publications
  • Liaise with journalists to cover up RRA news.
  • Production of external and internal corporate
    communications and publicity materials e.g. Magazine, News release,
    brochures, Posters and other relevant corporate materials.
  • Do camera shootings that include : Feature
    films, TV documentaries, promos & trailers, and corporate videos,
  • Do both Audio Visual production and video editing
  • Provide technical skills to maintain RRA both
    photos and Video cameras.
  • Commissioning and undertaking photographic work
    for news, publications, display and achieve purposes
  • Prepares the production of RRA monthly TV and
    Radio program.
  • Making announcements and distribute them to the
    selected media institution.
  • Any other activity that may be assigned by the
    supervisor
Job Specifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Communication,
social Sciences or Journalism and at least 2 years in Public Relations or
Customer services
Skills :
Communication skills, Customers care and Computer
skills
16. Job title : EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (3 Positions)
The Post is on Grade 4
Under the supervision of the Regional coordinator, the
Administrative assistant helps the regional coordinator to coordinate all the
RRA activities in respective province.
Responsibilities
  • To receive and register all documents from
    different stations other than Kigali
  • To receive all incoming and outgoing letters from
    the Regional coordinator’s office
  • To request for, distribute and receive receipt
    books that are needed in the provinces stations.
  • Gather all reports coming from all stations in
    the province.
  • To organize and prepare programs for meetings
    concerning TAC, Tax education, etc
  • Prepare and update the list of taxpayers in the
    province
  • Analyses the enforcement of tax arrears, tax
    declaration and auditing that has been done.
  • Make all the requisitions for the necessary items
    in the province
  • Carryout any other activity as assigned by the supervisor
Job Specifications :
Bachelor degree in Administration, Management,
Economics, public administration or any other related field.
Skills :
Ability to follow specified procedures, Team
management skills, Communication skills Computer skills and report writing
skills.
17. Job_title : ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS (5
Positions)
The Post is on Grade 3
Under the supervision of the Head of Department, the
secretary is responsible for handling all correspondences and telephone communications
as well as making arrangements for the Deputy or Commissioner’s meetings.
Responsibilities :
  • Good analytical and organizational skills ;
  • Monitors all correspondence and phone
    communications within the Head of department’s office
  • Types all documents and correspondence
  • Makes all necessary arrangements to ensure the
    Head of department’s attendance in the meetings.
  • Assists with typing and other administrative
    matters in other divisions when required to do so.
  • Relays all information from the Director’s or
    Commissioner’s office to other staff members
  • Prepares agendas and minutes for all meetings in
    the Department
  • Supervises messenger, photocopier and mail
    officer in the department, ensuring they perform their duties according to
    the desired standards
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by the
    supervisor
Job Specifications :
Diploma in secretarial studies or equivalent in a
related field preferably management with at least 2years working experience.
Skills :
Ms Office and typing speed of at least 80 words per
minute, good writing and report writing abilities and Good communication
abilities.
HOW TO APPLY :
  • Candidates should download job application form
    from RRA website www.rra.gov.rw and fulfill it :
  • Candidates with over 45 years of age are not
    allowed to apply.
  • Candidates should forward an application letter,
    a well filled Job application form, Curriculum vitae, a copy of national
    identity card, copy of academic transcripts as per required qualification
    to the Commissioner General of Rwanda Revenue Authority, through the
    Deputy Commissioner for Human Resources , not later than 23/09 2014 at
    4:00 pm.
  • The candidates whose application files are not
    properly fulfilled shall not be considered.

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