Technical Assistance Advisor (Contractual) - Fiscal Affairs Department Immediate Office TADAT Secretariat

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The Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD) of the International Monetary Fund is seeking candidates for a Technical Assistance Advisor position in the TADAT Secretariat.

The TADAT Secretariat, located within FAD, manages a global tax administration diagnostic initiative sponsored by several donor countries, the IMF, and the World Bank (the TADAT partners). TADAT provides a standardized, objective, and evidence-based assessment of the relative strengths and weaknesses of a country’s system of tax administration and supports reform efforts aimed at improving tax administration performance.

The role will include contributing to the application of TADAT, the development and delivery of assessor and non-assessor training, reviewing TADAT assessment reports, participating in research activities, and preparing guidance and communication materials. Thus, it will require substantial experience in tax administration, especially at a managerial level and in providing technical assistance in tax administration.

The TADAT Secretariat actively aims to leverage digital technologies and more recently artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance quality assurance, and accessibility of its products, services, training programs, research, and internal operations.

Given the specialized nature of the TADAT Secretariat’s work, the applicant should have:

·         An advanced university degree or equivalent in a field related to taxation, such as economics, accounting, law, or business administration, supplemented by four years of relevant professional experience.

·         Priority will be given to candidates with 7+ years of experience in a tax administration or revenue authority.

·         A sound understanding of tax administration performance management and measurement, broad experience in a modern tax administration environment (including at headquarters level) and/or have a well-developed practical understanding of operational performance management of a tax administration.

• Experience in delivering tax or revenue administration technical assistance to tax administrations in other countries. Prior participation in TADAT training and assessments, as well as experience in project implementation, would be an advantage.

• Demonstrated ability to leverage digital technologies, including artificial intelligence, to enhance analytical work, research, report drafting, training development, knowledge management, communications, and organizational effectiveness. The successful candidate will be expected to actively contribute to the TADAT Secretariat’s efforts to leverage digital technologies (including AI) in its operations in accordance with IMF policies and ethical standards.

·         Strong analytical, oral, and written communication and interpersonal skills, with a high level of proficiency in written and spoken English.

·         Proficiency in other languages would be an advantage, particularly Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian or Arabic.

This is two-year contractual appointment. Contractual appointments at the IMF are renewable for up to four years of cumulative contractual service, pending incumbent's performance, budget availability and continuous business need.

The IMF is guided by the principle that the employment, classification, promotion, and assignment of staff shall be made without discrimination against any person. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process. Information on how to request accommodations will be provided during the application process.