Regional Advisor – Tax Policy

The Regional Advisor – Tax Policy will support the implementation of the IMF’s regional capacity development program in tax policy for SEETAC member countries. The advisor will deliver capacity development, advance tax policy reforms, and strengthen tax policy monitoring and institutions in the region.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with ministries of finance in SEETAC member countries to assess capacity development needs and ensure effective delivery of support.
• Develop, manage, and implement country-specific and regional capacity development work programs aligned with SEETAC priorities and country reform agendas, ensuring coherence with FAD’s broader tax policy initiatives.
• Lead the design and delivery of technical assistance on core tax policy areas, including direct and indirect taxes, tax expenditure analysis, and quantitative analysis.
• Provide direct capacity development support to member countries, while also supporting and contributing to FAD-led initiatives and analytical work programs in the region.
• Organize and deliver regional training activities, including workshops and seminars, in collaboration with other partners.
• Manage, guide, and provide technical and logistical support to short-term experts, ensuring consistency and quality of outputs.
• Coordinate capacity development activities with IMF departments, donors, and other development partners, ensuring complementarity, avoiding duplication, and promoting effective collaboration in support of country reforms.
• Monitor implementation and assess the impact of capacity development activities, including through documentation and reporting in IMF systems, and contribute to results-based management processes.
• Prepare regular progress reports and contribute to reporting for SEETAC management and the Steering Committee, as well as to outreach and knowledge dissemination activities that promote SEETAC’s work.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in tax policy formulation and analysis at a ministry of finance, international organization, or comparable institution, including advisory work on the design of tax systems and revenue measures.
• Strong command of public finance economics and the structure of direct and indirect tax instruments, with the capacity to assess policy options against efficiency, equity, and revenue objectives across varied country contexts.
• Demonstrated experience in the preparation and implementation of tax policy reforms, including revenue impact assessment, quantitative modeling and estimation, and the translation of policy proposals into legislative form.
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience, including experience in delivering or managing capacity development in an international context.
• Demonstrated ability to design, manage, and implement complex, multi-country work programs, and to coordinate effectively across stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior officials, build trusted relationships, and deliver high-quality training and advice.
• An advanced university degree in economics, public finance, tax law, or a related field.
• Experience working with international organizations and familiarity with fiscal reforms in SEETAC member countries would be an asset.

Skills

• Tax Policy Formulation
• Public Finance Economics
• Direct Tax Instruments
• Indirect Tax Instruments
• Tax System Design
• Revenue Measures Design
• Tax Policy Reform Implementation
• Revenue Impact Assessment
• Quantitative Modeling
• Policy Proposal Drafting
• Legislative Translation
• Capacity Development
• Multi-country Program Support
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Training Delivery
• Advisory Services
• International Organization Experience

Languages

English