POLICY OFFICER

Are you passionate about policy analysis and research and program coordination? Do you have a good understanding of tax systems and the tax mechanisms within the African policy arena? Would you like to see your research, stakeholder engagement approach and reporting translate into something bigger?

Join our team of tax justice champions and be a part of effecting affirmative change on tax policies across several African economies.

Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA) is a pan-African organisation and member of the Global Alliance for Tax Justice. We advocate for pro-poor taxation systems and the strengthening of tax regimes to promote domestic resource mobilisation. TJNA aims to challenge harmful tax policies and practices that favour the wealthy and those that aggravate and perpetuate inequality. We are looking for three different policy officers with different specializations and focus areas to join our team.

Location:** Flexible, with frequent travel to Nairobi, Kenya office

Line Manager: Policy Research and Advocacy Manager

Start date: Immediately

Contract Duration: One year, renewable

About the Three Policy Officer Roles

We are seeking three skilled and self- driven individuals to fill our Policy Officer positions to undertake analysis, research, and policy advocacy on illicit financial flows and tax justice within TJNA’s thematic areas: Tax and Equality, Tax and Investments, Tax and Natural Resources Governance and Tax in the International Financial Architecture.

You will work closely with our Policy Research and Advocacy Manager to contribute to TJNA’s campaign against illicit financial flows and support our outreach programmes. These Policy Officer roles are essential contributors to TJNA’s global advocacy and policy influencing agenda that is embedded within our 2021 – 2025 Strategic Plan.

As one of our Policy Officers you will:

· Conduct policy analysis & research that produces highly analytical and research outputs that informs TJNA’s position on relevant issues, directs advocacy campaigns, informs policy at national and global policy and influences decision-makers

· Be involved in program planning, coordination and reporting with a view to promoting advocacy and research work in the respective thematic areas

· Manage contracts with consultants and other service suppliers within the program and work with the finance team to ensure financial information is up to date, variances are identified and recommendations for action made

· Coordinate overall thematic-related programs to ensure key performance indicators are met

· Develop, engage and maintain strategic relationships with key partners and networks, and represent TJNA at relevant networks, workshops, and policy events

· Provide technical support and oversight in the design and delivery of activities to support the identification of strategic spaces for TJNA engagement

· Contribute to TJNA publications and relevant tax policy debates and discussions ensuring TJNA has increasing policy influence

Key Accountability Areas:

· Policy analysis and research

· Program planning coordination and reporting

· Developing and maintaining relationships with partners

Requirements to be a TJNA Policy Officer **

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in economics, political science public policy or a development-related discipline (Masters is an added advantage).

Core Skills and Experience

• Have overall experience of 3 to 5 years with strong work experience in tax-related issues, especially governance, transparency and accountability functions; preferably in a non-governmental organization or civil institutions

• Have a background in tax with an excellent understanding of the global tax system,

• Experience in program coordination, research coordination and knowledge generation

• Knowledge of finance and program budget monitoring and tracking

• Stakeholder development and management

• Strong research and analytical skills

• Able to collaborate and work within a cross-cultural setting

• Excellent communication skills with several long-distance working relationships

• Proficiency in French is an added advantage

• Willing to travel for at least 25% of the time

• You are a flexible, creative and strategic thinker who is able to work in a highly operational environment

  What We Can Offer:

  We are a small and dedicated team of 20 staff. We are connected by our passionate cause. We uphold a high work ethic that fosters team spirit while supporting innovation, creativity and continuous learning. In addition to a great culture and a collaborative team environment we offer:

  · Annual Gross Salary USD $30,000 – $36,000 (based on skills and qualifications)

  · Medical Insurance

  · A work environment that supports diversity and inclusivity

  · International exposure through regular travels

  · Opportunity to engage with a diverse pan-African professional network and groups

  · Platforms to showcase your work and talent with an opportunity for professional growth

  · Flexible working conditions