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Fiscal Policy Expert at the African Center for Economic Transformation
ACET is an independent, dynamic and responsive organization. We offer our staff an exceptional opportunity to engage with policy makers at the highest levels in African countries and to shape ACET's work program, while contributing to growing a young dynamic organization. ACET offers a competitive remuneration package.
FISCAL POLICY EXPERT
Reports to the Extractives Resources Services Director
Role and Content of the Job
The primary purpose of this job is to lead in assisting governments formulate fiscal policy and structure the administrative arms such that the assessment, collection, expenditure and investment of revenues from natural resources is optimized. This will include policy guidelines for the laws governing the taxation regime, public expenditure planning, and revenue management to ensure value-add in upstream and downstream aspects of the industry. The role will also encompass managing relations with partners and the regulatory arm of governments responsible for these matters.
Qualification
- A post-graduate degree in economics, tax policy, taxation law or investment finance with a focus on the extractives sector,
- At least 10 years work experience in fiscal policy research, analysis or implementation preferably at regional level,
- Knowledge of French or Portuguese desirable,
For further information, please contact:
The Administrator
African Center for Economic Transformation
PMB CT 4, Cantonments
50 Liberation Road, Ridge Residential Area
Accra, Ghana
Email: jobs@acetforafrica.org
For more information, please visit: http://acetforafrica.org/about-us/jobs/
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Africa Program
The Africa Program works to address the most critical issues facing Africa and US-Africa relations, build mutually beneficial US-Africa relations, and enhance knowledge and understanding about Africa in the United States. The Program achieves its mission through in-depth research and analyses, public discussion, working groups, and briefings that bring together policymakers, practitioners, and subject matter experts to analyze and offer practical options for tackling key challenges in Africa and in US-Africa relations. Read more