JOB AT MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMIC PLANNING : Economist in charge of Tax Policy : ( Deadline : 06 July 2019 )

JOB AT MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMIC PLANNING : Economist in charge of Tax Policy : ( Deadline : 06 July 2019 )

Job Description

? Initiate and formulate tax policies to achieve economic policy goals and objectives
? Investigate scope for expanding the tax base;
? Monitor and evaluate various components of the tax system;
? Design and use statistically reliable tax models to aid in annual Tax revenue forecasts;
? Analyze macro
– fiscal impact of proposed tax laws;
? Analyze the effects of the existing tax policy on taxpayers and on the economy and propose recommendations;
? Make recommendations for solving Tax issues;
? Provide inputs and participate in DTA negotiations;
? Analyze and respond to various requests and tax claims addressed to the Ministry.
? Analyze and prepare quarterly/annual brief/report on tax collection of central and local government;
? Analyze tax expenditure and advise accordingly;
? Collect data and maintain a database on tax collection data.
? Prepare and participate in quarterly tax revenue forecasts;
? Present and discuss annual tax targets with key stakeholders;
? Prepare and participate actively to tax policy committee;
? Prepare and participate to regional tax related initiatives, meetings, events etc.
? Represent MINECOFIN and fulfill request for tax advice on cross government and private sector initiatives, meetings, events etc.

Job Profile

A0 in Economics, Development Economics, Fiscal Policy, Economics, Economics, Economic Policy, Development Economics , Macro Economics, International Trade, International Economics, International Finance, Monetary Economics, Growth Economics
Key Technical Skills & Knowledge required:

– Knowledge in public finance, monetary economics, international economics, poverty issues, political economy;

– Knowledge on Research and data analysis, reporting, budgeting;

– Knowledge in econometrics;

– Knowledge of taxation

– High analytical , quantitative, and computer skills.

– leadership skills;

– Organizational Skills;

– Creative, proactive, customer focussed, solutions led and outcome driven Skills;

– Interpersonal Skills

– Effective communication skills;

– Time Management Skills;

– Computer Skills;

– Complex Problem solving Skills;

– Fluent in Kinyarwanda, English and/ or French; knowledge of all is an advantage

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