Tax Policy Fellow at Institute of Public Finance Kenya (IPFK)

Job Summary

• The fellows will support the Tax Policy Unit through research and technical assistance on projects related to county level taxes and fees, policies and legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support implementation of assigned project(s).
• Under the guidance of Senior Research Analyst- Tax Policy, maintain IPF modelled county level tax revenue database and assist in generating statistical models for county governments.
• Monitor tax policy reforms to assess implication and generating related analyses.
• Produce research outputs (such as research papers, policy briefs, blogs, and op eds) on impacts of changes in taxes, fees, levies and charges.
• Support preparation of inputs for taxation measures as well as other technical reports on tax policy and frameworks.
• Support provision of ongoing technical tax policy information and recommendations to clients.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Economics, Public Policy, Public Finance, or related field; OR: Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Public Policy, Public Finance, with additional training in Tax/Revenue Administration.
• Good understanding of the Tax Policies and Legislation in Kenya and the region would be an added advantage.
• At least three years’ experience in capacity strengthening programs or advocacy in a tax related field.
• Experience in engaging policy makers and stakeholders from government and non-state actors
• Experience with various training methods (including virtual, in-person training, and blended offering) and up to date with new training methods and techniques.
• Practical experience in setting up training and technical assistance programs in tax programmes.
• Experience in developing concept notes and proposals in the field of Public Finance Management.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suites.
• Knowledge of a relevant statistical software (e.g E-views, STATA, SPSS, R).
• Knowledge and understanding of research and analytical techniques.