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Job Title:  Tax Policy Specialist (Data Analytics)   

Organisation: Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About Organisation:

The Government of Uganda (GoU) has, since the early 1990s, been pursuing strategic reforms in Public Financial Management (PFM) systems aimed at supporting the Government’s goal of poverty eradication through the achievement of good governance, sustainable growth targets and a stable macroeconomic environment as reflected in the National Development Plan and Vision 2040. The Government, through the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, is implementing the Resource Enhancement and Accountability Programme (REAP) as the prime framework for the implementation of the Public Financial Management (PFM) Reform Strategy (2018-2025). The overall objective of the REAP is to enhance resource mobilisation, improve planning and public investment management, and strengthen accountability for quality, efficient and effective service delivery.

Pursuant to the above objective, a Domestic Resource Mobilisation Strategy (DRMS – 2019/20 – 2023/24) is under implementation. The Strategy was developed in collaboration with Government institutions and key stakeholders including the Uganda Revenue Authority, Development Partners and Civil Society. The core objective of the DRMS is to improve revenue collection by enhancing the tax-to-GDP ratio to between 16-18% in the next five financial years. It is expected that this will bring Uganda closer to the peers in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Job Summary:  As part of the DRMS implementation, the MoFPED seeks to recruit a Tax Policy Specialist (Data Analytics) to provide data analytics support to TPD and URA.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:   The scope of work for the Tax Policy Specialist (Data Analytics) will include, but not be limited to:

• Compilation, analysis and provision of tax related data/statistics to inform tax policy formulation and review and performance monitoring of DRMS implementation. This will entail data and analysis on all aspects relating to: income taxes; natural resources taxes; international taxation; VAT, customs; excise taxes; environmental taxes; non-tax revenues; tax expenditures; tax administration; informal sector; and taxpayer perceptions on value for taxes they pay, among others.
• Conduct impact evaluations of tax policies, tax measures and other DRMS interventions.
• Providing technical support and mentorship to TPD staff with a view to ensuring knowledge transfer and capacity building, particularly in research and analysis of tax policy and tax administration issues.
• Contributing to formulation of tax measures aimed at improving the collection of domestic taxes and the entire tax system.
• Contributing technical input and guidance to inform preparation of tax policy briefings and draft position papers for consideration by MoFPED Management and other key stakeholders.
• Any other assignments related to, and consistent with, the above.

Expected Assignment Results and Outputs

• The following outputs are expected from the tasks of the consultant:
• Policy Analysis: Analyzing tax policies and their impact on revenue collection and the economy.
• Economic Impact Assessment: Assessing the economic impact of tax changes or reforms through data analytics to enable decision-making by policymakers.
• Updated databases of tax-related statistics.
• Key Performance Indicators Metrics and Reporting: Developing and maintaining KPIs and reports on the efficiency and effectiveness of tax administration.
• Strategic Planning: Contributing to strategic planning initiatives by providing data-driven insights into long-term fiscal policies, revenue projections, and economic stability.
• Periodic Tax Expenditure Reporting and Analysis.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:   The Tax Policy Specialist (Data Analytics) will be expected to possess the following specific experience and capabilities:

• Post graduate degree in Statistics, Economics, or Public Finance.
• Post graduate training in taxation will be an added advantage.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in tax administration and taxation research.
• Strong understanding of taxation issues.
• Understanding of Uganda’s economic structure, tax system, revenue administration, private sector developments, and Uganda’s legal and institutional frameworks for public financial management.
• Previous experience in drafting and editing policy or technical publications in public policy, and taxation in particular, will be an advantage.
• Strong public and private stakeholder engagement and management competencies and experience, including ability to build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations with key stakeholders such as the private sector and development partners.
• Ability to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns, and to look for ways to add value beyond clients’ immediate requests.

How to Apply:

Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copy of certificates and testimonials, and be addressed as below and submitted online to reap@finance.go.ug

Under Secretary/Accounting Officer,

Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development,

Plot 2-8 Apollo Kaggwa Road,

P O Box 8147,

KAMPALA

Tel: 256-41-4707900

Attention: The Coordinator/REAP

Please Note:

• The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development is an equal opportunity employer. Any form of lobbying shall lead to disqualification.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 5th July 2024 by 1700hrs

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