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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is seeking to fill a resident revenue administration advisor (RRAA) position located in Islamabad, Pakistan. Reporting to the Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD) at IMF headquarters, the advisor will work closely with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to support the practical implementation of FBRโs transformation plan.
The RRAA will deliver and help coordinate the IMFโs revenue administration (RA) capacity development (CD) locally including liaising with the IMF headquarters; and supporting the FAD project manager with reviewing CD needs, preparing CD workplans, managing and delivering the CD workplan including short-term expert assignments. The RRAA will also support FADโs CD activities on Tax Policy (TP), Public Finance Management (PFM), and Climate Policy (CP). On a strategic level, the RRAA will, in consultation with FAD and the Pakistan authorities, coordinate the assistance provided by FAD with that of other active donors and development partners.
Specifically, the advisorโs responsibilities will be to: (1) advise the FBR on project management methodologies and techniques, including project planning, budgeting, and reporting consistent with international good practices and local circumstances; (2) assist with the development and implementation of the transformation plan and related operational implementation action plans; (3) provide counsel to the FBR senior management and staff on strategic, technical, and operational issues relevant to the design, development, implementation, and monitoring of the transformation plan and projects; (4) assist with the identification of timely and effective mitigation strategies for the resolution of issues; (5) support internal and external engagement activities in an advisory capacity and assist with the production of communication products; (6) coordinate FADโs CD on RA, TP, PFM and CP at the local level including coordinating project activities with the FBR and key donors/partners, and periodically briefing FAD and the IMF country mission chief and resident representative on progress; (7) organize and support, in accordance with applicable Fund policies and procedures, FAD external short-term expert assignments; (8) support the FAD project manager with reviewing CD needs and preparing annual CD workplans covering the priority areas, timing, and sequence of CD activities in collaboration with the MOF and FBR, the IMF country mission chief and resident representative; (9) support the management and delivery of the CD workplans for the FBR according to the agreed budget, and (10) assist with the development of effective performance monitoring management systems.
The technical skills and qualifications required for the position include a high level of knowledge and experience in revenue administration, including in the following areas:
Legislative and regulatory environment for revenue administration.
Organization and strategic management of revenue administration, including strategic planning and performance management.
Revenue administration modernization, reform approaches and change management.
The use of information technology to support effective and efficient revenue administration operations and management.
The range of revenue administration functional procedures and controls, including compliance risk management.
Applicants should have extensive practical experience in the above areas in a senior management position. Preference will be given to applicants who have at least 10 years of all-round experience in managing revenue operations; who have knowledge of revenue issues in a regional context; and who are aware of the issues and challenges facing revenue administration reforms. Previous experience of international capacity building in tax administration (such as participating in CD activities and organizing and conducting training courses and workshops) would be an advantage. Familiarity with general IMF surveillance and financial support is desirable.
General requirements for candidates include:
An advanced university degree or equivalent qualification relevant to professional work, and at least four years of relevant professional experience. Preference will be given to candidates with 10 years of professional experience in a tax administration or an international organization providing CD on revenue policy and administrative matters.
Demonstrated organizational, planning, and project management skills to manage multiple priorities and ensure on-time delivery of quality outputs.
Fluency in English with strong oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team to maintain effective and cooperative relations with authorities, as well as donors, and to handle sensitive issues with discretion in a multicultural environment.
Qualified applicants who are not selected for a long-term advisor position may be considered for other short-term CD assignments.
The appointment term will initially be for a period of one year, with an extension option available subject to various conditions, including satisfactory performance.
Department:FADR1 Fiscal Affairs Department Revenue Administration 1
Hiring For: A11, A12, A13, A14
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.