Job Title: Fiscal Justice Project Assistant
Organisation: Oxfam
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
About US:
Oxfam is a global
movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. We are an
international confederation of 19 organizations (affiliates) working together
with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development
and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.
Job Summary: The Fiscal Justice Project Assistant will primarily
increase impact of Oxfam Uganda Country program in the fight against fiscal
injustices and inequality; by working with Oxfam teams, partners, allies and
supporting Ugandan women, men and young people to actively demand social
development benefits and to meaningfully participate in influencing progressive
fiscal policy decisions on revenue collection and accountable public spending
on quality public services for all. Contribute to more transparent and
accountable revenue generation and spending policies, through the
transformation of fiscal systems to better respond to the needs of citizens,
especially for women and girls in Uganda.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
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The ideal
candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Public
Finance, Taxation, Law, Economics Management, or a relevant field.
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At least
three years of relevant working experiences with either civil society
organizations, consultancy firms or private sector on fiscal governance.
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Related
work especially on Taxation and revenue is an advantage.
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Ability
to work with minimal supervision, flexible to travel frequently to our project
areas with willingness to learn and ability to manage stress effectively in a
dynamic environment.
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attention to detail and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
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Team
player with a high level of flexibility, integrity and creativity;
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Collaborating
& Partnering, Delivering Value for Money, Managing a quality Service,
delivering at Pace.
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Excellent
communication skills – written, oral, one-to-one, group, formal presentations.
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Excellent
report, concept note and proposal writing skills.
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Ability
to work in complex and politically-sensitive context, and good political
judgement.
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Ability
to manage stress effectively in a dynamic work environment;
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A result
& customer oriented approach; problem-solving and accurate.
Note: All offers of
employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to
appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism
finance checks.
How to Apply:
All candidates
should encouraged to apply online through the Oxfam e-recruitment portal at the
link below.
Deadline: 9th March 2021
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