Job Description
Under direct supervision and guidance of the Director General of Tax Policy, the Tax Policy Officer is responsible of the following:
1. Identify different loopholes in the tax laws and formulate policy recommendations to address them
2. Analysis of the requests from industries/manufacturers for VAT exemption on raw materials and machinery and advise Tax
Policy Directorate accordingly
3. Identify other sources of revenue (new taxes, expansion of the existing tax bases).
4. Monitoring of VAT exemption as provided for under the VAT law (educational materials, agriculture inputs& equipment, energy
equipment, health &drugs) and provide a quarterly comprehensive report.
5. Regular follow up on different requests for tax exemption and similar tax issues;
6. Monitoring the international tax agenda and initiative affecting Rwanda’s tax regime particularly
7. Participate in the EAC’s activities of tax harmonization to allow the regional Integration process.
8. Investigate scope for expanding the tax base;
9. Monitor and evaluate various components of the tax system;
10. Make recommendations for solving Tax issues;
11. Provide inputs and participate in DTA negotiations;
12. Analyze and respond to various requests and tax claims addressed to the Ministry.
13. Participate in quarterly tax revenue forecasts;
14. Prepare and participate actively to tax policy committee;
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Economic Policy Management
0 Year of relevant experience
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International Trade
0 Year of relevant experience
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International Economics
0 Year of relevant experience
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Public Finance
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in International Finance
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Development Economics
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Macro Economics
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s in Growth Economics
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s in Taxation
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s in Monetary Economics
0 Year of relevant experience
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Bachelor’s Degree in Fiscal Policy
0 Year of relevant experience
Competency and Key Technical Skills
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Integrity
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Strong critical thinking skills and excellent problem solving skills.
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Inclusiveness
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Accountability
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Client/citizen focus
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Professionalism
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Commitment to continuous learning
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Decision making skills
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Time management skills
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Risk management skills
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Results oriented
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Digital literacy skills
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Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English and/or French. Knowledge of all is an added advantage
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Creative, proactive, customer focused, solutions led and outcome driven Skills
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Analytical skills;
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Knowledge on Research and data analysis, reporting, budgeting;
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Knowledge in Public Finance, International Economics, Tax policies, Tax laws, Business Environment
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Knowledge in econometrics
