Adviser - Tax Capacity Building,
Forum on Tax Administration International Co-operation and Tax Administration Division (CTPA/ICA),
Paris
OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Closing date: Saturday, 12 May 2018
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Main Responsibilities
- Project management and Drafting
- Draft a report setting a strategic framework for tax technology tools for developing countries and other outputs relevant to opportunities and risks of new technologies. This will require working closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including developing country experts, technical experts, the FTA’s Capacity Building Network, the Platform for Collaboration on Tax, regional tax organisations, academics and other relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure that reports are well-scoped with clear milestones and delivery targets and that there is an inclusive stakeholder engagement plan in place (in particular, leveraging the expertise and resources of other organisations).
- Ensure that reports are well-written, focussed on accurate elements and take account of other existing work and developments.
- Ensure that reports are widely disseminated and that recommendations are taken forward as well as putting a framework in place for monitoring and evaluation.
2. Liaison and representation
- Establish and maintain close contact with national authorities, academics and research institutes, donor agencies, the private sector and other international organisations with expertise and/or interest in working with developing countries’ tax administrations on the use of digital technologies.
- Represent the OECD in internal and external fora.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Academic Background
- An advanced university degree or equivalent in taxation, law, economics, public finance, accounting or business administration. , with a focus on economics, technology and administrative applications, development assistance or other areas of public policy.
Professional Background
- At least three, preferably five years’ relevant experience in a national administration, international organisation, research institution, university or the private sector.
- Very good knowledge of the introduction and use of digital technologies and ideally some experience of capacity building in developing countries.
- Proven analytical ability.
Languages
- Fluency in one of the two OECD official languages (English and French) and knowledge of the other, with a commitment to reach a good working level.
- Knowledge of other languages would be an asset.
Core Competencies
For this role, the following competencies would be particularly important: Achievement focus, Drafting skills, Managing resources, Teamwork, Strategic Thinking and Strategic Networking.
Please refer to the OECD Core Competencies and the level 3 indicators.
Contract Duration
Two year fixed-term appointment, with the possibility of renewal.
- Depending on level of experience, monthly salary starts at either 5,800 EUR or 7100 EUR, plus allowances based on eligibility, exempt of French income tax.
Please note that the appointment may be made at a lower grade based on the qualifications and professional experience of the selected applicant.
The OECD is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates who are nationals of OECD member countries and nationals of countries and jurisdictions participating in the inclusive framework on BEPS irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions or beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities.
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