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Resident Revenue Administration Advisor based in Tajikistan

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is seeking to fill a resident revenue administration advisor (RRAA) position located in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. Reporting to the Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD) at IMF headquarters, the advisor will work with the Tajik Ministry of Finance (MOF) and each of the revenue administrations (Tax Committee and Customs Service) to support the practical implementation of the Medium-Term State Revenue Program (MTSRP). The IMF’s Caucasus, Central Asia, and Mongolia Regional Capacity Development Center (CCAMTAC) also supports the authorities with their reform initiatives.

The RRAA will deliver and help coordinate the IMF’s revenue administration 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. On a strategic level, the advisor will, in consultation with FAD and the Tajik Authorities, coordinate the assistance provided by FAD with that of other donors that are assisting with the MTSRP implementation.

Specifically, the advisor’s responsibilities will be to: (1) advise the MOF and above mentioned revenue administrations, with focus on tax administration, 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 MTSRP 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 MTSRP 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 CD on revenue administration at the local level including coordinating project activities with the MOF and key donors and periodically briefing the FAD and the IMF country’s mission chief on progress; work in close collaboration with CCAMTAC advisor supporting the MTSRP 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 Caucasus and Central Asia (CCA) region, including the CD provided by CCAMTAC, 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 in CCA. 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. 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. Russian language skills on a working level would be required.
• 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. The selected candidate is expected to start the position in May 2025.

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.