The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has received financing from the African Development Fund towards the cost of the Regional Institutional Support Project for Public Financial Governance – Phase II (RISPFG) and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this Grant to payments under the contract for a Regional Development Capacity Co-ordinator.

The services included under this project are consultative engagement and validation of regional needs and priorities which shall include coordinating and preparing a report on each consultative engagement with regional ATAF Country correspondents and other delegates from TAs, validating the priorities and other program needs in each region for approval by the Manager Regional Co-ordination, elaborating the programs based on the findings for implementation by the ATAF Secretariat and implementing the regional Work Program.

The Individual expert is expected to have among others the following qualifications and key competencies :

• Master’s degree in any or combination of the following fields : Political Science and Economics, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, International Relations, Taxation, or any equivalent educational background from recognized accredited universities
• At least 05 years relevant experience working with tax policy and /or tax administration in Africa
• Knowledge of the context of tax landscape in Africa under which ATAF derives its mandate will be an added advantage
• Strong managerial leadership skills are essential, including excellent organizational and analytical capabilities, setting priorities, taking initiatives and completing work plan deadlines
• Fluency (written and spoken) in one of the following languages, English or French or Portuguese or Arabic
• Knowledge of anyone or all of the other ATAF working languages of Portuguese, English and/or French would be an advantage
• Self-motivated, flexible and able to work independently with accuracy and attention to detail under minimal supervision
• Ability to network at both high political levels and across stakeholders in the region to secure ATAF partnerships and brand
• Sound judgment, integrity, tact and discretion in dealing with others and when dealing with sensitive issues
• Ability to work harmoniously, cooperatively and effectively in a team
• Good understanding of national governments economic development processes and experience of working with governmental development programs
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of different educational, national, linguistic and cultural background.