Research Office needed - TRA

Purpose of the Job

To prepare the input for the taxation, broader fiscal and macroeconomic policy formulation through researching and regularly assessing the impact of tax reforms undertaken by the Government and analysing of the internal tax performance

Major Activities
-Participate in design, management and execution of research projects.
-Undertake relevant evaluation of macroeconomic and revenue performance.
-Supply the data necessary for tax analysis and performance measuring against the government budget and related aspects.
-Ensure that all research carried out by the team is fully incorporated in the legal and administrative aspect of taxation.
-Prepare quarterly macroeconomic performance reports
-Assist with the preparation of responses raised by stakeholders in areas falling under the Research and Policy Department functional jurisdiction.
-Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor.
 
Minimum Job requirements

Qualification
1. Advanced Diploma or Degree in Economics or Statistics or Operational Research or its equivalent with at least an upper second class from a recognized Higher Learning Institution.
 
2. Postgraduate Studies or Masters Degree in Economics or Public Finance or Taxation or Statistics or Operational Research or Customs or its equivalent and ability to use various Statistical and Research Software and Packages will be an added advantage.
Experience

Three (3) years of relevant working experience.

Key Competences
-Leadership and Team Building
-Strategic Focus and Managing Change
-Managing Performance and Accountability
-Problem Solving and Decision Making
-Integrity.
-Computer Literacy.

GENERAL
Applicants for all positions MUST be ready to work any where in the United Republic of Tanzania.

REMUNERATION :
An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidates.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Application should include contact telephone numbers and be accompanied with Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant Certificates, Passport size photograph of the applicant recently taken and the names and reliable contact address (including telephone numbers) of three reputable referees. The application should reach the undersigned by 3rd August, 2011 Applicants who will not be contacted should regard themselves unsuccessful.

Commissioner General
Tanzania Revenue Authority 
P.o Box 11491 
Dar-es-salaam