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Job Title:  Domestic Resource Mobilisation Strategy Specialist  

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 Ministry seeks to recruit a Specialist to technically support and facilitate the DRMS implementation in line with set targets and timelines.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:   The scope of work will include, but is not limited to:

• Ensure effective tracking of implementation and achievement of key actions and results enshrined in the DRMS.
• Provide technical facilitation to the implementation of the DRMS, including the formulation and review of related work plans.
• Provide technical support to the DRMS Technical Working Group particularly with respect to undertaking studies and analyses key issues under consideration of, or to be considered by the DRMS Technical Working Group.
• Prepare and submit monthly Progress reports on implementation of the DRMS interventions and advise on the effectiveness and efficiency of DRMS implementation.
• In line with the recommendations in the DRMS, prepare policy papers with specific and quantified recommendations, particularly on how to generate additional government revenue.
• Undertake impact assessments of critical changes to tax policies implemented in the past to ascertain their effectiveness and identify possible reforms to the tax system.
• Identify and facilitate efforts to increase awareness on the DRMS at all levels, across the public and private sectors.
• Undertake the studies specified in objectives (a), (b) and (c).
• Coordinate the implementation of the interventions in DRMS. This will include support towards the holding of regular policy and technical level meetings and tracking and follow-up of key actions agreed on is such meetings.
• Provide technical support and mentorship to TPD staff, particularly in the area of research and analysis of tax policy and tax administration issues pertinent to DRMS implementation and the formulation and review of ta policy and tax administration.
• Provide regular technical advice and commentary on DRMS intervention designs and implementation activities.
• Provide technical input and guidance on tax policy briefings and draft position papers to be shared within Government and the general public.
• Establish an up-to-date database on revenue collection and indicators of tax policy and administration performance to ease the monitoring of tax revenues, data sharing, and enhancing the scope for policy analysis.
• Provide technical and administrative support to DRMS Steering Committee.
• Any other assignments related to, and consistent with, the above.

Expected Assignment Results and Outputs

• Technical and policy papers on emerging issues pertinent to enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of tax policy and tax administration to identify and advance measures to improve revenue mobilization and performance.
• Monthly, Quarterly and Annual DRMS Implementation Reports.
• Policy Briefs, Discussion papers, and management notes on the DRMS Implementation.
• Mid-term DRMS Review report.
• A database and framework for tracking key actions and results of the DRMS and outcomes of technical meetings and other stakeholder engagements.
• Paper on DRMS-related tax policy and administration issues and measures for consideration in the annual budget process.
• DRMS evaluation report focused on tracking the impact of DRMS interventions on revenue and the economy, with policy recommendations to inform the design of future interventions.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Post-graduate Degree in Economics, Business Administration, Commercial Law, Taxation, Business and Investment Analysis, and other related fields.
• Must possess at least 10 years of relevant work experience with a solid understanding of Uganda’s Economic structure, tax system, revenue administration and Private Sector developments.
• Experience in public relations is an added advantage.

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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