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Job Title:  Officer Exchange of Information (5 Fresher Jobs)

Organisation: Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About the Company:

Uganda Revenue Authority is a semi-autonomous Government Agency under the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development that is mandated to assess, collect and account for Government Tax and Non-Tax Revenue.

Job Summary:  Implement the Competent Authority role towards the generation of Intelligence and information from Uganda’s Exchange of Information frameworks

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Generate all outgoing requests and process Information to Uganda’s Treaty Partners.

• Research about information to be established for completeness and foreseeable relevance in line with the EOI manual
• Organize information requests in line with the different standards
• Prepare and submit the process of ongoing requests and forward them to the supervisor for review
• Ensure acknowledgement of receipt of information, periodic reminders, and follow-up with Competent Authority offices in various jurisdictions.
• Execute all assigned activities geared towards enhancing Uganda’s Strategic Partnerships.
• Research Peer Reviews and emerging trends in the Exchange of Information.
• Participate in inter-agency collaborations in mutual Evaluation Reports.
• Keep a database for new developments that are relevant to Uganda’s legislative and policy environments.

Generate Tax Residence Certificates 

• Prepare and submit draft Tax Residence Certificates.
• Analyse all relevant information on the issuance of Tax Residence Certificates
• Carry out the verification of the applicant’s compliance status with the relevant Compliance offices
• Attend to all incoming requests for Information and Intelligence from treaty partners
• Receive all incoming requests for Information and Intelligence from treaty partners.
• Study all requests and ensure appropriate responses are provided within the standard timeline.
• Research all incoming requests to ensure that foreseeable relevance and related criteria are also met
• Prepare reports and submit the responses to the supervisor for review.

Participate in assigned internal and external stakeholder Exchange of Information engagements 

• Prepare presentations to be used in the Exchange of Information engagements.
• Process Memos associated with all stakeholder engagements.
• Draft reports from the different stakeholder engagements.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Qualifications

• An Honor’s Bachelor’s degree or its equivalency in either: Law, Economics, International Policy and Relations and related disciplines from a recognized academic institution
• At least two (02) years’ experience in any of the following; Research, International Treaties and International Policies obtained in a reputable organization.
• An impeccable record of integrity.

Desirable Requirements

• Training in the Research,
• Training in Economic Policy and
• Training in international Taxation
• Knowledge
• Knowledge of the Tax laws, Non-Double Taxation Agreements and related Multi-lateral Instruments

Special Skills and Attributes

• The incumbent should have excellent interpersonal relations and communication skills
• Should have excellent Data Analysis and problem-solving skills
• Should be highly adaptable and versatile
• Should have excellent negotiation and networking capabilities
• The ideal person should be assertive and emotionally intelligent
• The ideal person should express resilience and commitment to work
• Ability to prepare reports and convincing presentations

How to Apply:

• 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.
• Degree holders SHOULD NOT apply for Fleet Assistant, Office Assistant and any other position whose job requirements are at diploma level and below.
• 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: 10th September 2024

NB: URA is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge money for recruitment

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