Require a CHIEF DIRECTOR in Harare , Zimbabwe

• Providing policy advice on taxpayer queries.
  
• Providing strategic policy advice on legislative reforms to strengthen revenue mobilisation and improve tax administration.
  
• Addressing emerging tax policy issues and aligning policies with international standards.
  
• Providing guidance on the interpretation and application of tax legislation.
  
• Providing strategic leadership on transfer pricing, base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS), tax avoidance and evasion, illicit financial flows, exchange of information and digital taxation.
  
• Overseeing the development of tax policy simulation models and revenue estimation methodologies.
  
• Representing Zimbabwe in regional and international forums, including ATAF, SADC, IMF, World Bank and OECD.
  
• Leading national tax gap analysis and the domestic resource mobilisation strategy.
  
• Providing strategic oversight over the identification, costing, monitoring and evaluation of tax expenditures.
  
• Leading periodic reviews of tax incentives, exemptions, rebates and concessions.
  
• Preparing annual tax expenditure reports for incorporation into National Budget documentation.
  
• Championing the development of an integrated revenue intelligence framework.
  
• Providing strategic oversight on the governance, quality, security, utilisation and sharing of tax and revenue data.
  
• Ensuring effective implementation of Government policies, Cabinet decisions and audit recommendations.
  
• Promoting teamwork, innovation, integrity, accountability and a results-oriented organisational culture.
  

Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Economics, Taxation, Public Finance, Fiscal Studies, or a related field is a must.
  
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Taxation, Fiscal Studies or a related field.
  
• A Doctoral Degree (PhD) in Economics, Public Finance, Taxation, Fiscal Studies, Public Policy or a related discipline.
  
• A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in taxation, public finance, economics, fiscal policy, revenue administration or a related field.
  
• At least 2 years’ experience in a senior management leadership position , preferably at Director level or equivalent grade.
  
• Demonstrated experience in leading tax policy formulation, reforms, fiscal policy analysis and institutional transformation programmes.
  
• Proven experience in the development and drafting of tax legislation and regulatory development.
  
• Experience in international tax negotiations, treaty development and bilateral and multilateral engagements at regional and international level.
  
• A proven track record in leading multidisciplinary technical teams.
  
• Proficiency in formulating and negotiating tax treaties and agreements to prevent double taxation and promote cross-border trade and investment.
  
• Extensive knowledge of the tax system, legislation and international tax frameworks.
  
• Advanced skills in designing equitable and growth-oriented tax policies aligned with national development goals and global standards.
  
• Ability to collect, interpret and apply data to support informed decision-making and drive efficiency in operations and planning.
  
• Expertise in collaborating across various levels and with external stakeholders.
  
• Excellent policy analysis and legislative drafting skills.
  
• Strong quantitative, analytical, financial modelling and research skills.
  
• Commitment to public service values.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills.
  
• High levels of confidentiality.