Technical Advisor (Tax Administration) - GIZ Ghana

The Advisor is responsible for the implementation of activities in the field of public finance with a focus on support for the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and the Ministry of Finance, as part of GIZ’s PAIReD programme. He/she also provides assessments and analyses of developments that affect public finances in Ghana. Moreover, he/she engages on cross-cutting topics such as gender, digitization, communication, etc. and contributes to knowledge management and results-based monitoring.

Tasks:

• Provide expert advice on the improvement of Ghana’s system of public finances, with a special focus on the administration of public revenue.
• Support the development and implementation of an integrity strategy at GRA.
• Plan and support the implementation of taxpayer education and public sensitization activities.
• Initiate activities on questions of gender in the context of public finances.
• Plan and coordinate support for CSOs and the media in the field of public finances.
• Produce concept notes, terms of reference, budgets and other documents as required for the implementation of the work packages.
• Provide input to the PAIReD programme’s monitoring and reporting.
• Travel within Ghana to support selected activities.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Master’s degree in economics, public administration, political science, or a related field.
• At least five (5) years experience in public administration reform.
• In-depth understanding of Ghana’s system of public finances, and specifically the roles and responsibilities of the different actors involved.
• Experience in engaging with and providing consultancy to government agencies.
• Experience in working with civil society actors and the media
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a track record of collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Experience in the digitization of administrative processes and proficiency in IT-based approaches to project management and cooperation.

Location: Accra