CHIEF DIRECTOR: REVENUE AND TAX POLICY – Ministry of Finance and Economic Development

Key Responsibilities

• Providing policy advice on taxpayer queries.
• Providing strategic policy advice on legislative reforms to strengthen revenue mobilisation and improve tax administration.
• Addressing emerging tax policy issues and aligning policies with international standards.
• Providing guidance on the interpretation and application of tax legislation.
• Providing strategic leadership on transfer pricing, base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS), tax avoidance and evasion, illicit financial flows, exchange of information and digital taxation.
• Overseeing the development of tax policy simulation models and revenue estimation methodologies.
• Representing Zimbabwe in regional and international forums, including ATAF, SADC, IMF, World Bank and OECD.
• Leading national tax gap analysis and the domestic resource mobilisation strategy.
• Providing strategic oversight over the identification, costing, monitoring and evaluation of tax expenditures.
• Leading periodic reviews of tax incentives, exemptions, rebates and concessions.
• Preparing annual tax expenditure reports for incorporation into National Budget documentation.
• Championing the development of an integrated revenue intelligence framework.
• Providing strategic oversight on the governance, quality, security, utilisation and sharing of tax and revenue data.
• Ensuring effective implementation of Government policies, Cabinet decisions and audit recommendations.
• Promoting teamwork, innovation, integrity, accountability and a results-oriented organisational culture.

Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Economics, Taxation, Public Finance, Fiscal Studies, or a related field is a must.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Taxation, Fiscal Studies or a related field.
• A Doctoral Degree (PhD) in Economics, Public Finance, Taxation, Fiscal Studies, Public Policy or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in taxation, public finance, economics, fiscal policy, revenue administration or a related field.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a senior management leadership position , preferably at Director level or equivalent grade.
• Demonstrated experience in leading tax policy formulation, reforms, fiscal policy analysis and institutional transformation programmes.
• Proven experience in the development and drafting of tax legislation and regulatory development.
• Experience in international tax negotiations, treaty development and bilateral and multilateral engagements at regional and international level.
• A proven track record in leading multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Proficiency in formulating and negotiating tax treaties and agreements to prevent double taxation and promote cross-border trade and investment.
• Extensive knowledge of the tax system, legislation and international tax frameworks.
• Advanced skills in designing equitable and growth-oriented tax policies aligned with national development goals and global standards.
• Ability to collect, interpret and apply data to support informed decision-making and drive efficiency in operations and planning.
• Expertise in collaborating across various levels and with external stakeholders.
• Excellent policy analysis and legislative drafting skills.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, financial modelling and research skills.
• Commitment to public service values.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• High levels of confidentiality.

How to Apply

REF Code: A/GEN/14/18 | Vacancy Circular No: 71