Nauru Tax Reform Implementation Adviser

Job Description

Government of Nauru has embarked on a program of taxation reforms as an initiative under their National Sustainable Development Strategy (2019-2030). Technical Adviser provided by both the Pacific Financial Technical Assistance Centre (PFTAC) and DFAT has assisted with the introduction of Phase 1 of the taxation reforms. Phase 1 reforms involved the introduction of a Revenue Administration Act and an Employment & Services Tax Act, both of which became effective 1 October 2014. Following on from that, Phase 2 reforms, which involved the introduction of a Business Tax Act were introduced effective 1 July 2016. The Tax Reform Implementation Adviser will play a key role in the Implementation of the revised Compliance Improvement Strategy (2020-2021)

The Tax Reform Implementation Adviser will be accountable to and managed by the Deputy Secretary Revenue, Ministry of Finance, Government of Nauru.

This role is expected to commence in May 2020 for a period of 12 months.

Key objectives:

• Assistance to the Nauru Revenue Office (NRO) to implement further tax reforms
• Oversee the expansion of Taxpayer Services and Tax Compliance capability within the NRO
• Upgrade tax processes and procedures designed and implemented for tax filing, payment and assessment of domestic taxes
• Administer a Tax Rulings program, as necessitated, addressing key compliance and tax technical topics
• Implementation of a dedicated program of capacity building initiatives for all NRO Tax Division staff
• Implementation of cross cutting themes such as Gender Equality, Child Protection, Environmental Protection and disability Inclusion

Selection criteria:

Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree or post-graduate tertiary qualifications in taxation, accounting, finance, business management or related discipline.

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in domestic tax administration;
• Demonstrated experience in a developing Inland Revenue department; relevant work experience in a Pacific Island country will be highly regarded;
• A strong capacity to implement reform programs that will impact significantly on the performance of a national tax agency;
• High level skills in analysis of complex tax technical issues and interpretation and application of domestic tax laws;
• A strong technical and practical knowledge of the systems, processes and policies used to administer tax laws including:
  • Taxpayer service;
  • Revenue collection and recovery processes;
  • Compliance monitoring and enforcement;
  • Strategies to mitigate tax compliance risks.
• Experience in capacity development and implementation of formal and on-the-job training including the development of relevant procedures and manuals;
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with a broad range of stakeholders;
• Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Personal attributes

• Well-developed administrative, organisational, coordination and negotiation skills;
• A proven track record in, and a commitment to, mentoring and transferring knowledge and skills – particularly in a development context;
• High level interpersonal, leadership, representation and communication skills;
• Patience and flexibility;
• Ability to live and work in a new cultural setting, and an awareness of cultural sensitivities;
• A preparedness to work with limited resources within a challenging environment

The benefits:

• Remuneration in line with the ARF – C3 AUD $10,946 - $13,683 p/m
• Mobility and special location allowances
• Flights, medicals, and insurance
• Pre-departure briefing and in-country orientation
• Ongoing assignment monitoring and support
• Please note it is shared accommodation in Nauru

Scope Global – Engaged in the present to develop the future Scope Global is a specialist project management company with people as the focus of its program delivery. We have a history of successfully managing projects in the international development and international education sectors.

The Pacific Technical Assistance Mechanism Phase 2 (PACTAM2) is an Australian Government initiative, funded through the Australian aid program and managed by Scope Global. It places highly skilled Advisers with Partner Governments in participating Pacific Island countries to build capacity and to meet identified human resource needs. If you are interested in other PACTAM2 opportunities and would like to receive updates, please register your interest.

To apply:

Scope Global recruitment operates under equal employment opportunity principles and laws. We encourage appropriately qualified and experienced people to apply regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, physical ability or beliefs.

Applications will only be accepted via our online application system. For more detailed information on the position and to apply online, please visit https://www.pactam2.com/

Applications close midnight ACST 22^nd March 2020. No late applications will be accepted.

In country interviews will be held in the week 20^thor 27^th April 2020.

PACTAM2 is an equal opportunity employer and loves to hear from applicants from across the region.

For more information contact a member of our team at recruitment.PACTAM2@scopeglobal.com

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Scope Global is a specialist project management company delivering international development and international education projects and programs throughout Asia and the Pacific. With over 25 years’ experience in managing people-focused programs on behalf of a wide range of clients, we offer extensive international experience and unique program management expertise and capabilities

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