Manager Research & Development Advisory Services – Level 7 [2 Posts] 169 views

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill in the following positions that have arisen within the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) –an equal opportunity employer.

MANAGER RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY SERVICES – LEVEL 7 [2 POSTS]

 Provide advice on fiscal policy matters;

 Conduct revenue analysis, forecasting and reporting;

 Analyse impact or effects of public, fiscal and monetary policies or some events on revenue collection;

 Conduct high impact research and edit research papers;

 Compile revenue statistics, maintain databases and manage dissemination of data and research work;

 Participate in the formulation of the strategic, divisional and sectional work plans;

 Research and compile budgetary issues for submission to parent Ministry and participate in pre-Budget consultations and meetings;

 Prepare position papers on specific fiscal reform issues;

 Ensure adherence to the tenets of the Authority’s Performance Management System within the section and;

 Participate in the organisation’s interface with local, regional and international stakeholders and;

 A Degree in Accounting, Business Studies, Data Science, Economics, Finance, Fiscal Studies, Mathematics, Operations Research, Statistics, Taxation or equivalent;

 A Master’s Degree in relevant fields;

 Good background knowledge in taxes and customs procedures and legislations or experience in a fiscal policy environment;

 Good understanding of econometrics or financial programming;

 Experienced with at least one econometrics/statistical software and;

 At least five (5) years working experience at supervisory level.

 Strong research & evidence gathering skills;

 Strong computer skills particularly MS Excel;

 Critical thinking and analytical skills;

 Team player who can actively participate in and coordinate successful teams;

 Exceptional oral and written skills;

 Innovative and passionate to support organisational transformation;

 Ability to work under pressure and beyond stipulated hours and;

 Unquestionable integrity.