Revenue Administration Advisor

Job Posting Organization:
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is a global organization established to promote international monetary cooperation, facilitate sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world. Founded in 1944, the IMF has a mission to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world. The organization operates in 190 countries and has a diverse workforce of over 2,700 employees. The IMF provides financial assistance, policy advice, and technical assistance to its member countries, helping them to build capacity and improve their economic policies.

Job Overview:
The Revenue Administration Advisor position at the IMF's South Asia Regional Training and Technical Assistance Center (SARTTAC) in New Delhi is a pivotal role aimed at enhancing the capacity of member countries in revenue administration. The advisor will be responsible for overseeing regional capacity development activities in revenue administration for six member countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. The primary function of this role is to implement the IMF’s regional tax capacity development program, which has been developed in collaboration with member countries and the IMF’s Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD). The advisor will work closely with resident revenue administration advisors in member countries to ensure that country-specific work plans are cohesive and integrated. This position requires strong leadership and coordination skills to establish and nurture relationships with tax authorities, assess their capacity development needs, and execute tailored work plans that align with the SARTTAC budget and FAD’s initiatives. The advisor will also organize capacity-building events, provide technical support to visiting experts, and report on the progress of tax administration initiatives to various stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Revenue Administration Advisor include:

• Establishing and nurturing relationships with tax authorities in member countries to assess their capacity development needs.
• Developing, managing, and executing the capacity development work plan for each country in alignment with the SARTTAC budget.
• Organizing and facilitating capacity-building events, including workshops and training programs focused on tax administration.
• Providing technical and logistical support to short-term tax administration experts visiting or working remotely with SARTTAC countries.
• Offering direct capacity development support to member countries while supporting FAD-led initiatives in the region.
• Coordinating with revenue administration advisors resident in member countries or other regional centers to assist in executing cohesive and integrated country-specific work plans.
• Collaborating with other donors and development partners involved with SARTTAC member countries.
• Regularly reporting on the progress of the tax administration work plan to diverse stakeholders, including SARTTAC’s director and steering committee.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess extensive knowledge and experience in senior management within tax administration, particularly with international exposure. Essential expertise includes:

• Legislative and regulatory frameworks for both direct and indirect taxation.
• Strategic planning and management within revenue administrations.
• Modernization and reform strategies for revenue administrations.
• Leveraging information technology to enhance revenue administration operations and management.
• Comprehensive understanding of tax administration procedures and compliance risk management.
• Good international practice in taxpayer registration, filing and payment, taxpayer services, and audit and verification. Preference will be given to applicants with comprehensive experience in managing tax operations, familiarity with revenue collection challenges in the region, and an understanding of the complexities of tax administration reforms.

Educational Background:
A university degree or equivalent qualification relevant to professional work is required. Candidates with advanced degrees in relevant fields such as economics, public policy, or finance will be preferred. Additionally, candidates should have a strong foundation in tax policy and administration principles.

Experience:
Candidates should have at least four years of relevant professional experience, with preference given to those with 10-15 years of professional experience within a tax administration. Recent experience working with an international organization providing capacity development on good international practice in revenue policy and administrative matters is essential. Demonstrated organizational, planning, and project management skills are necessary to manage multiple priorities and ensure timely delivery of quality outputs.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, with strong oral and written communication skills. Proficiency in additional languages relevant to the region may be considered an asset, enhancing the advisor's ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
The appointment term will initially be for a period of one year, with the possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance and other conditions. The role may require significant travel within the region to engage with member countries and stakeholders. The IMF is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that employment decisions are made without discrimination. Reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process are welcomed and will be provided as needed.