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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is seeking to fill a resident revenue
administration advisor (RRAA) position located in Cairo, Egypt. Reporting to
the Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD) headquarters, the advisor will work with
the Egyptian Ministry of Finance (MOF) and each of the revenue administrations
(Egyptian Tax Authority, Egyptian Customs Authority, and the Egyptian Real
Estate Tax Authority) to support the practical implementation of the Medium-
Term Revenue Strategy (MTRS). FAD and the IMF Middle East Regional Technical
Assistance Center (METAC) are already supporting the authorities with their
reform initiatives. The advisor will assist the authorities with the
development of the master MTRS implementation plan, program management
structures and governance processes, and building capacity in the each of the
revenue administrations. On a strategic level, the RRAA will, in consultation
with FAD Headquarters and the Egyptian Authorities, coordinate the assistance
provided by FAD with that of other donors that are assisting with the MTRS
implementation. The appointment term will initially be for a period of one
year, with an extension option available subject to various conditions,
including satisfactory performance.
Specifically, the advisor's responsibilities will be to: (1) advise the MOF
and above mentioned revenue administrations 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
master MTRS implementation plan and related operational implementation action
plans; (3) provide counsel to MOF and revenue administration senior management
and staff on strategic, technical, and operational issues relevant to the
design, development, implementation, and monitoring of the MTRS reforms 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 FAD's capacity
development (CD) on revenue administration at the local level including
coordinating project activities with the MOF and key donors and periodically
briefing the IMF Resident Representative and FAD Headquarters on progress;
work in close collaboration with other FAD advisors supporting the MTRS
implementation; (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 revenue administrations; (9)
support the management and delivery of the CD workplans for the revenue
administrations and the training program according to the agreed budget and
integrated with FAD's other revenue CD work in the Middle East and Central
Asia region, including the CD provided by METAC, 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 whole 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
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 in Middle East. Previous
experience of international capacity building in tax administration (such as
participating in capacity development 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 10 years of professional experience.
* 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. Arabic language skills would be beneficial.
* 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.
Department:
FADR1 Fiscal Affairs Department Revenue Administration 1
Hiring For:
A11, A12, A13, A14
The IMF is committed to achieving a diverse staff, including age, creed,
culture, disability, educational background, ethnicity, gender, gender
expression, nationality, race, religion and beliefs, and sexual orientation.
We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the
selection process.