Technical Assistance Advisor (Contractual)- FAD

The Technical Assistance Advisor will contribute to the implementation of TADAT, develop and deliver training, establish quality standards, review assessment reports, participate in research, and prepare guidance and communication materials. The role supports the IMF's global tax administration diagnostic initiative and leverages digital technologies and AI to enhance operations.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the implementation of TADAT.
• Develop and deliver assessor and non-assessor training.
• Establish quality standards for TADAT assessments.
• Review TADAT assessment reports.
• Participate in research activities aimed at updating the TADAT tool.
• Prepare guidance and communication material.
• Actively contribute to leveraging AI in products, services, and day-to-day operations in accordance with IMF policies and ethical standards.

Requirements

• An advanced university degree or equivalent in a field related to taxation, such as economics, accounting, law, or business administration.
• At least 4 years of professional working experience in a tax administration or revenue authority; priority given to candidates with 5+ years of experience.
• Sound understanding of tax administration performance management and measurement.
• Broad experience in a modern tax administration environment including headquarters level or well-developed practical understanding of operational performance management of a tax administration.
• Experience in delivering tax or revenue administration technical assistance to tax administrations in other countries.
• Prior participation in TADAT training and assessments, as well as experience in project implementation, is an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage digital technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance analytical work, research, report drafting, training development, knowledge management, communications, and organizational effectiveness.
• Strong analytical, oral, and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in other languages such as Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian or Arabic is an advantage.
• Applicants must include a Statement of Interest as an attachment to the application.
• Contractual appointment for two years, renewable up to four years based on performance, budget availability and business need.

Skills

• Tax Administration
• Revenue Authority Experience
• Tax Performance Management
• Operational Performance Management
• Technical Assistance Delivery
• TADAT Assessments
• Project Implementation
• Digital Technologies
• Artificial Intelligence
• Analytical Skills
• Report Drafting
• Training Development
• Knowledge Management
• Communications
• Research
• English Language Proficiency

Languages

English