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The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is the principal government agency responsible for collecting and managing national revenue to facilitate economic development and ensure financial stability in Uganda. Established in 1991, URA has gained a solid reputation as a vital institution in the country's fiscal policy, recognized for its significant role in revenue generation, tax administration, and enforcing compliance. The Authority is committed to fostering a professional and supportive work culture, where employees are empowered to grow, innovate, and contribute to the agency's goals. URA offers diverse job opportunities with an emphasis on career advancement, work-life balance, and continuous professional development.
Over the years, URA has evolved from a nascent body into an advanced, technology-driven institution that employs modern systems to enhance efficiency and improve service delivery. Its innovative approach to taxation and digitalization has reshaped Uganda’s revenue collection process, contributing significantly to national development. With a broad reach across Uganda, URA oversees a wide array of tax categories, serving both individuals and businesses. The Authority operates based on core values of integrity, fairness, accountability, professionalism, and service excellence. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, URA is actively involved in promoting financial literacy, environmental sustainability, and community welfare projects. For more details, visit their website at www.ura.go.ug.
Full-time
Commissioner Tax Investigations Job at Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)
Job Description
Set the strategic direction and lead the department in developing a robust tax investigations and intelligence function that continually improves on the delivery of URA’s Strategy
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
- Lead the department in the formulation and implementation of investigation and intelligence strategy to improve tax compliance
- Develop and oversee the implementation of strategies for managing intelligence and investigations operations and actions of the department
- Establish mechanisms to track and account to management, the department’s operational performance and improvement strategies
- c) Develop Tax Investigations frameworks/ systems that continually contribute to increasing compliance amongst taxpayers
- Lead the development, implementation and review of investigations and intelligence processes and systems to increase efficiency in TID operations
- Identify the systems and processes that require development/review and communicate them to relevant action officers
- Guide the development of the systems and processes and provide appropriate approvals of the applicable documentations to uphold departmental standards
- Periodically review the processes and systems to align them to departmental and/or changes in the URA strategy
- Provide relevant approvals for information generation and access in order to maintain its integrity
- Oversee the provision of digital forensics services, scientific investigations, and science laboratory services aimed at enhancing the organization’s tax compliance and enforcement efforts.
- Develop and maintain strategic alliances to enable the realization of Science Investigations’ strategic objectives.
- Develop and coordinate harmonization of technical services policies and guidelines with the Government and Regional agencies to enhance effective support processes.
- Plan and coordinate the implementation and evaluation of Technical Services Programs to enhance taxpayer compliance
- Develop and maintain strategic partnerships and alliances to enable the realization of TID’s strategic objectives
- Engage strategic partners for strategic alliances with the department to enable efficient execution of TID strategy
- Develop, maintain and periodically review frameworks for the department’s cooperation and partnership with identified strategic alliances
- Establish mechanisms to monitor staff adherence to agreed standards of cooperation with the partners for corrective action and continuous relationship enhancement
- Initiate and oversee the implementation of mechanisms / systems for periodic client sensitizations for awareness enhancement and provision of feedback
- Lead the development and monitor programs to improve the capacity, performance and productivity of staff in the department to enhance the quality of their service
- Oversee the budget of the department and determine/approve the allocation of funds in line with the department’s strategy.
- Lead, guide and support the department in performance planning, monitoring and evaluation processes and account to management, the performance of the department.
- Lead the identification of capacity gaps in the department, approve suitable development programs and establish strategies to monitor their implementation
- Create and continually enhance an enabling environment to enable all staff to maximize their performance, innovation and creativity potential
- Develop and oversee the implementation of strategies for managing intelligence and investigations operations and actions of the department
- Establish mechanisms to track and account to management, the department’s operational performance and improvement strategies
- Identify the systems and processes that require development/review and communicate them to relevant action officers
- Guide the development of the systems and processes and provide appropriate approvals of the applicable documentations to uphold departmental standards
- Periodically review the processes and systems to align them to departmental and/or changes in the URA strategy
- Provide relevant approvals for information generation and access in order to maintain its integrity
- Develop and maintain strategic alliances to enable the realization of Science Investigations’ strategic objectives.
- Develop and coordinate harmonization of technical services policies and guidelines with the Government and Regional agencies to enhance effective support processes.
- Plan and coordinate the implementation and evaluation of Technical Services Programs to enhance taxpayer compliance
- Engage strategic partners for strategic alliances with the department to enable efficient execution of TID strategy
- Develop, maintain and periodically review frameworks for the department’s cooperation and partnership with identified strategic alliances
- Establish mechanisms to monitor staff adherence to agreed standards of cooperation with the partners for corrective action and continuous relationship enhancement
- Initiate and oversee the implementation of mechanisms / systems for periodic client sensitizations for awareness enhancement and provision of feedback
- Oversee the budget of the department and determine/approve the allocation of funds in line with the department’s strategy.
- Lead, guide and support the department in performance planning, monitoring and evaluation processes and account to management, the performance of the department.
- Lead the identification of capacity gaps in the department, approve suitable development programs and establish strategies to monitor their implementation
- Create and continually enhance an enabling environment to enable all staff to maximize their performance, innovation and creativity potential
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
- Visit this URA link, Click Here to view the detailed job description then click Apply Online.
- Upon submission of your application, you will receive an acknowledgement notification via email. Please ensure that your mailbox has adequate space.
- In case you are not able to complete the application process, you will be required to save your work and the information captured will be saved in your login. This will enable you to resume and complete your application at any time/date within the application period.
- Applicants are required to scan and attach copies of all the requisite academic documents such as Degree Transcripts; A’ level, O’ level Certificates, or any other certification attained. Any qualification which is not attached will not be considered.
- Academic documents of the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted. Applicants that do not possess authentic academic documents will not be considered.
- Any applicant with forged academic documents will be charged in the relevant courts of law.
- Candidates who submit falsified information will be automatically disqualified.
- ONLY online applications using the link provided above will be considered.
- Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
- In case of any inquires please send an e-mail to recruitment@ura.go.ug. or call 0323443643.
Deadline: 28th February 2026
NB: URA is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge money for recruitment
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