NATIONAL REVENUE AUTHORITY

EXTERNAL ADVERT:

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 revenue 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 Assistant Director – Logistics & Maintenance, National Revenue Authority.

Position:       Assistant Director – Logistics & Maintenance

No. of Vacancy:     One (1)

Report to:     Director of Administration, NRA

Responsible for:   All Staff in the Unit

Start date:             Effective immediately

Job Purpose: The Assistant Director – Logistics & Maintenance will, under the direct supervision of the Director of Administration, support in providing oversight, advisory and management responsibilities in the Authority’s Logistics & Maintenance Unit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support in supervising staff in the unit including drivers and office assistants
• Support in delegating tasks to staff in the unit and monitor daily operation
• Support in developing and promoting policies that ensure positive interaction between unit staff and other personnel
• Develop and manage changes to increase efficiency in the Authority
• Organize the workplace so that the workflow is streamlined
• Provide appropriate advice on all matters relating to the functions of the unit in the areas of logistics and supply chain, maintenance, assets, inventory and stores and security.
• Ensure maintenance of all Authority machinery, equipment, and assets
• Ensure efficient management of fleet and transportations
• Ensure the development and implementation of 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: Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with critical and strategic thinking skills.
• Communication: Excellent communication and 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 organisational policies
• Change management skills
• Workplace organisation so that the workflow is streamlined.
• Knowledge and application of logistics, 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.
• Three (3) years of experience in administrative functions relating to logistics and supply chain, maintenance, assets, fleet and transportation, inventory and stores and security

Mode of Application:

All applications should be emailed to jobs@nra.gov.sl

Closing date:

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

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.