The primary responsibility of the advisor will be to implement the IMF’s regional tax CD program, developed in collaboration with member countries, the IMF’s Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD) and SARTTAC management. Close coordination with resident revenue administration advisors based in member countries is essential to ensure cohesive and integrated country-specific work plans.
Responsibilities:
Establishing and nurturing relationships with tax authorities in member countries to assess their CD needs.
Developing, managing, and executing the CD work plan for each country in alignment with the SARTTAC budget, ensuring integration with FAD’s other revenue CD initiatives under their technical supervision.
Organizing and facilitating capacity-building events, including workshops and training programs focused on tax administration.
Providing technical and logistical support to short-term tax administration experts visiting or working remotely with SARTTAC countries to assist in their reform efforts.
Offering direct CD support to member countries while supporting FAD-led initiatives in the region.
Coordinating with revenue administration advisors resident in member countries or other regional centers to assist in executing cohesive and integrated country-specific work plans.
Coordinating with other donors and development partners involved with SARTTAC member countries.
Regularly reporting on the progress of the tax administration work plan to diverse stakeholders, including SARTTAC’s director and steering committee.
Requirements:
A university degree or equivalent qualification relevant to professional work, and at least four years of relevant, professional experience. Preference will be given to candidates with 10-15 years of professional experience within a tax administration.
Recent experience working with an international organization providing CD on good international practice in revenue policy and administrative matters.
Demonstrated organizational, planning, and project management skills to manage multiple priorities and ensure on-time delivery of quality outputs.
Fluency in English with strong oral and written communication skills.
