Job Opening at International Budget Partnership

March 17th, 2024 at 08:13 am

Job Opening at International Budget Partnership

ROLE: Senior Program Officer, Tax Equity (Ghana) 

The International Budget Partnership (IBP) ensures that everyone, especially marginalized groups, can understand and influence how public funds—their money—are raised and used. IBP is a non-profit that ensures government funds the needy. We work with 120 nations’ budget analysts, community organizers, and campaigners to enhance public budget systems for people. We gather facts, agitate for reform, and train people, so everyone can participate in budget decisions that affect them.

To assist African civil society organizations with taxation, IBP is initiating a tax fairness project. Senegal and Nigeria piloted the concept in 2021. Tanzania and Ghana will join the tax equity plan in 2023.

While civil society organizations have been using information to examine and affect public finances more recently, criticism of government income has been sluggish to emerge. With an initial development grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and a subsequent grant from NORAD, this project will empower civic actors to advocate for equitable tax policy and administration, putting pressure on governments to raise revenue in ways that promote rather than exacerbate inequality. It will mean lower-income groups having a greater public participation in tax debates, restricting wealthier interests’ ability to disproportionately influence tax decisions and modifying the social compact.

About this role

The International Budget Partnership (IBP) is seeking a Senior Program Officer (SPO) to lead the tax equity pilot in Ghana. This is a chance for someone with tax policy experience and a passion for civil society advocacy to make a significant contribution to a new program at the premier worldwide civil society organization focused on fiscal accountability.

This position will be responsible for working with the IBP Regional Tax Manager, who leads the Africa Tax Equity Initiative, the IBP global tax team, Country Managers, and other IBP staff to implement all program components, as well as coordinating key activities with internal IBP and external resource persons. The SPO will also emphasize assistance for an effective coalition of tax equity actors, particularly marginalized citizen collective platforms.

IBP is a cutting-edge, enthusiastic, and dedicated organization that values those who can bring fresh ideas to the table. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to their mission and truly make a difference.

Role Responsibilities

Essential job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Reporting to the Regional Tax Manager, the SPO will collaborate with the IBP global tax team and colleagues to establish and enhance IBP’s tax strategy for Ghana, aligning with the organization’s vision and goal.
• Collaborate with the Regional Tax Manager and other tax team members to coordinate tax equality initiatives, including research, training, and advocacy.
• Coordinate outreach and communications with partner NGOs and tax-related groups.
• Effectively monitor and address difficulties during tax initiative implementation.
• Collaborate with the Regional Tax Manager, IBP global tax team, and Development team to secure more resources for IBP’s tax expansion and consolidation efforts.
• Collaborate with country-level PMEL and SALT teams to create a framework for monitoring progress and learning from initiatives.
• Collaborate with other IBP teams as needed to maximize the effect of the tax program throughout the enterprise.
• Create terms of reference for independent contractors involved in implementing the tax equity program, negotiate permission, and monitor consultants.
• Manage IBP’s grants and awards for tax equity initiatives in Ghana, assisting the Regional Tax Manager with reporting to funding partners.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic thinker who focuses on finding and solving challenges.
• Strong, tested managerial skills, including the ability to handle several projects and teams at the same time, efficiently, and on time.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; shown ability to effectively communicate with partners, coworkers, consultants, and government, multilateral, and other donor representatives.
• Strong interpersonal skills are required, as is the ability to thrive in and contribute to a collaborative and cooperation culture in a diverse workplace.
• A high level of organization; a strong capacity to prioritize duties in order to fulfill several deadlines and establish a new field of work.
• Ability to build, maintain, and expand networks.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office package is essential; proficiency with other specialized software tools is preferred.
• Passion and profound commitment to empowering civil society for tax policy and advocacy.
• Personal characteristics include integrity, credibility, and enthusiasm for IBP’s objective.
• Commitment to producing high-quality work while remaining efficient and timely.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances, and performs well under duress.
• Motivated to learn and eager to contribute to learning efforts.

Education & Experience:

• A master’s degree in economics, political science, public policy management, or a closely related discipline is preferred.
• If the candidate has solid and continuous civil society tax lobbying experience, a bachelor’s degree in economics, political science, public policy management, or a related field may be considered.
• 5–8 years of tax experience, including significant time spent working in or with civil society.
• Experience implementing and administering initiatives to help civil society organizations engage and push for more openness, accountability, and participation in policy choices.
• At least five years of experience in policy research, training, or network creation, preferably in the tax sector.
• Exposure to national, regional, and/or global tax actors and networks
• Understanding the complexities of Ghana’s political economy and public financial management.

How to Apply for this Job at International Budget Partnership

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Closing Date: April 9, 2024

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