🇸🇱 Job Vacancy @ National Revenue Authority (NRA) – Director of Administration

In line with its strategic vision of ensuring excellence, the NRA is undergoing major reforms aimed at modernizing its operations to increase the effectiveness and efficiency in revenuo collection and improve accountability and delivery of services to the tax-paying community and the public. As a result, the Authority is recruiting a suitably qualified and experienced applicant to fill the position of Director of Administration, National Revenue Authority.

Position: Director of Administration

No. of Vacancy: One (1)

Report to: Commissioner General, NRA
Responsible for: All Staff in the Department
Start date: Effective immediately

Job Purpose:

The Director of Administration will, under the direct supervision of Commissioner-General, lead in providing oversight, advisory and management responsibilities in the Authority’s operational areas of logistics and supply chain, estate management, maintenance, assets, inventory, stores and security. Champions the construction of the NRA Revenue House.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead in negotiating contracts and agreement with vendors in the areas of logistics and supply chain, estate, maintenance, assets, inventory and stores and security

Delegate tasks to administrative staff and monitor daily operation

Act as a liaison between the employees and upper management when it comes to administrative issues

Develop and promote policies that ensure positive interaction between administrative staff and other personnel

Develop and manage changes to increase efficiency in the Authority

Organize the workplace to streamlined workflow Provide appropriate advice on all matters relating to the administrative functions of the Authority in the areas of logistics and supply chain, estate, maintenance, assets, inventory and stores and security.

Manage existing NRA accommodation including liaising with owners of properties.

Ensure maintenance of all Authority machinery equipment, and assets

Oversee efficient management of the Authority’s fleet and transportations

Develop and implement polices in the areas of logistics and supply chain, , estate, maintenance, assets, inventory and stores and security

GENERAL COMPETENCIES

Leadership and Team Management: Strong leadership and management abilities, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.

Organizational and Multitasking Skills: Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with a keen attention to detail

Problem-solving and decision- making: Excepti0nal problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with critical and strategic thinking skills. and

Communication: Excellent communication interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and
build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Technical: Proficient in using office productivity tools and software, including Microsoft Office Suite.

Analytical: Strong analytical and data-driven mindset, with the ability to analyze complex information and make data-based recommendations.

Adaptability: Thrives. in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.

Ethical Conduct: Strong ethical conduct and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with
discretion.

Foresight and Planning: Forward thinking, excellent planner, and a catalyst who can organize people to achieve a goal.

Integrity: Demonstrate a high standard of integrity and positive attitude towards work.

Result-oriented: Focuses on achieving results and capable of working under pressure.

Legal Knowledge: Familiar with NRA Act 2022 and other laws & policies relating to the Authority’s operation.

SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Strong negotiation and contract management skills

Strong knowledge of logistics and supply chain, estate, maintenance, assets, inventory and stores and security management in Sierra Leone

Ability to delegate and manage tasks to administrative staff and monitor daily operation

Ability to develop and implement organizational policies Change management skills

Workplace organisation so that the workflow is streamlined.

Knowledge and application of estate, maintenance, assets, inventory and stores management of large organisation.

Qualifications and Work Experience: 

A minimum of a master’s degree from a recognized institution of higher learning in the field of Public
Administration, Business Administration or related disciplines.

Ten (10) years of experience in administrative functions, relating to logistics and supply chain, estate, maintenance, assets, fleet and transportation, inventory and stores and security

Mode of Application:

All applications should be emailed to [email protected]

Closing date:

The closing date for all applications is on STRICKLY Friday August 2nd, 2024.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.