Advisor - Tax Reforms at GIZ Nigeria

Responsibllitles

•     Managing GIZ support to the ECOWAS Commission in the area of regional economic integration on matters relating to Domestic Tax reforms and harmonization of the Tax
•     Legislations of the member States of ECOWAS; assisting programme initiatives to provide professional advisory services to and cooperate with a broad range of target groups
•     Innovation and knowledge management
•     The advisor will simultaneously undertake any other related duties as may be assigned from time-to-time.

Required qualifications, competences and experience
Academic Background

•     Masters/MSc in economics, business administration, law or an equivalent qualification in taxation or a similar area
•     A background in taxation

Professional experience

•     At least 8 years of relevant professional experience
•     Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work in a multicultural and multilingual environment
•     Knowledge of the ECOWAS region and already established contacts to relevant actors are regarded as assets

Additional competences required for all positions

•     Very good working knowledge of ITC technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
•     Mastery of one of the three official working languages of ECOWAS (English, French and Portuguese) is required. Proficiency (both written and oral) in a second official working language of the ECOWAS Commission is essential
•     Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed
•     Willingness to undertake regular travels throughout the ECOWAS region