{"id":42035,"date":"2019-10-23T11:38:21","date_gmt":"2019-10-23T11:38:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=42035"},"modified":"2019-10-23T11:38:21","modified_gmt":"2019-10-23T11:38:21","slug":"the-institute-for-fiscal-studies-jobs-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/the-institute-for-fiscal-studies-jobs-2019.html","title":{"rendered":"The Institute for Fiscal Studies Jobs 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
We are seeking an outstanding Country Adviser for the Centre for Tax Analysis in Developing Countries (TAXDEV). This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with researchers and policymakers to conduct high-quality quantitative analysis on the effects of tax policies on government revenues, inequality and growth.<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title:\u00a0Country Adviser<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Background<\/strong><\/p>\n The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) is the UK\u2019s leading independent microeconomic research institute. Our research remit\u00a0is one of the broadest in public policy analysis, covering subjects from tax and benefits to education policy, from labour supply to corporate taxation. Our research not only has an impact\u00a0on policymakers, think tanks and practitioners, it has also gained a worldwide reputation for academic rigour, and contributes to the development of academic scholarship. We communicate our research widely on a national and international scale, providing independent advice to policymakers in the UK, Europe and in developing countries; collaborating with world-renowned academics on new economic theories and techniques; and disseminating our research globally through the press, media and the web.<\/p>\n In 2018, IFS completed a two-year pilot phase of the Centre for Tax Analysis in Developing Countries (TAXDEV).<\/p>\n TAXDEV works with partner governments in low- and middle-income countries to co-produce modelling tools, conduct an applied analysis of key tax and transfer policy and administration issues, and provide technical support to the development of evidence-based policymaking.<\/p>\n In collaboration with partners and a network of academics, the programme also generates high quality, rigorous research on taxation in low and middle-income countries more broadly.<\/p>\n During the pilot phase, IFS successfully established country programmes in Ethiopia and Ghana. Phase II of TAXDEV, also funded by the Department for International Development (DFID), will run until Autumn 2022 and involves scaling up in these two countries and expanding our work to Rwanda and Uganda, in partnership with the Overseas Development Institute (ODI).<\/p>\n 2. About the Role<\/strong><\/p>\n We are seeking applications for a full-time Country Adviser for our Ghana country programme. The Country Adviser will work closely with our partners at the Ministry of Finance in Ghana and will be based in Accra.<\/p>\n During Phase I of TAXDEV, IFS researchers developed a partnership with Ghana\u2019s Ministry of Finance (MoF) to undertake a rigorous analysis of proposed and hypothetical tax reforms and help improve the analytical tools and capabilities of the Ministry\u2019s Tax Policy Unit (TPU). This also involved regular collaboration with the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA).<\/p>\n We are seeking a motivated and skilled individual to become a Country Adviser for Phase II of the TAXDEV programme, to:<\/p>\n The Country Adviser will report to a London-based Country Programme Manager (CPM) and receive training and support from the cross-country IFS and ODI teams throughout the project.<\/p>\n 3. Main Duties<\/strong><\/p>\n Research Management<\/strong><\/p>\n Work with MoF partners and the CPM to:<\/p>\n Project management<\/strong><\/p>\n Work with MoF partners, the CPM and any additional researchers involved in a project to:<\/p>\n Training<\/strong><\/p>\n Work with MoF partners, the CPM and any additional researchers involved in a project to:<\/p>\n Dissemination and impact:<\/strong><\/p>\n Work with MoF partners and the CPM to:<\/p>\n 4. Qualifications, Skills and Experience:<\/strong><\/p>\n Essential:<\/strong><\/p>\n Desirable:<\/strong><\/p>\n How To Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n Interested candidates should submit a CV and a (maximum) 2-page covering letter outlining how your qualifications, skills and experience match those outlined above to the IFS recruitment team\u00a0(jobs@ifs.org.uk).<\/strong><\/p>\n Please use the email subject line \u2018TAXDEV II \u2013 Ghana Country Adviser Application.\u2019<\/p>\n The deadline for applications is\u00a0Monday 4th<\/sup>\u00a0November 2019.<\/strong><\/p>\n The interview date will be scheduled for early November.<\/p>\n Due to the volume of applications, we will unfortunately only be able to contact shortlisted candidates.<\/p>\n Contract Details<\/strong><\/p>\n Contract type:<\/strong>\u00a03 year fixed term contract. Competitive salary to be agreed depending on qualifications and experience.<\/p>\n Candidates must have the right to work in Ghana.<\/p>\n Personal Data Disclaimer<\/strong><\/p>\n IFS will manage this recruitment process but CVs and cover letters will be shared with staff at MoF Ghana as both institutions will be involved in the interview process.\u00a0Details of the IFS\u2019s privacy policy can be found here.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We are seeking an outstanding Country Adviser for the Centre for Tax Analysis in Developing Countries (TAXDEV). 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