The Local Revenue Specialist will work with assigned Districts and sub-national entity counterparts to strengthen and make tax and non-tax revenue collection more efficient and more transparent. He/she will lead capacity-building efforts of local government officials to more effectively generate and utilize revenues, and will guide budget and allocation processes to prioritize key sectors (education, health, agriculture). The Specialist will support interventions to expand tax and non-tax revenue sources for selected local governments. The Specialist will also work toward improving collaboration between the national and sub-national levels leading to joint initiatives to encourage improved compliance, bringing more individuals and entities into the Uganda Revenue Authority’s tax net.
Education
Required: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field, such as economics, business, finance, public administration, public policy, or law.
Preferred: Master’s degree in relevant field, such as economics, business, finance, public administration, public policy, or law.
Experience
Required: 10+ years experience in public sector financial management including experience with revenue systems and data collections and analysis.
Preferred: Extensive experience in capacity building assistance and training to sub-national and local government entities in the areas of financial management and tax and non-tax revenue administration and compliance. Experience in promoting voluntary tax compliance through taxpayer education, fiscal literacy programs, and engagement with government clients, tax intermediaries, and other stakeholders.
Knowledge and Skills
Good knowledge of current developments and innovation in public sector financial management especially in domestic revenue mobilization. Experience on revenue mobilization in East Africa is desirable.
Demonstrate good judgment and sound financial “common sense”.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Possess excellent organizational skills.
Must be detail oriented and have the ability to work independently, prioritize workloads, and complete multiple tasks under deadline pressure.
Proficiency in the English language required.
Competencies
Interpersonal Savvy, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Communications, Process Management/Improvement, Risk Management, Drive for Results, Personal Learning, Functional/Technical Skills
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