Tax Policy Economist

• Contribute to tax policy analysis of countries' tax systems, benchmark tax systems and policies, identify opportunities and constraints to tax reforms, and formulate country-specific tax policy reform recommendations.
• Contribute to work on domestic resource mobilisation in low and middle-income countries, including developing country-specific recommendations to increase domestic resources without discouraging formal sector employment and business activity.
• Carry out empirical analysis of existing components of tax systems and potential reforms using micro-data analysis and simulation techniques, as well as aggregate/macro-based approaches.
• Draft policy briefs, working papers, analytical reports, and prepare presentations on country-specific tax policy issues.

This role contributes to building better tax policies that improve economic and social well-being worldwide, with particular focus on developing and emerging economies, helping to increase domestic resources, reduce inequality, and promote economic growth.

• An advanced university degree in economics, public finance, tax policy or similar professional qualifications.
• At least three years of professional experience in economics, public finance and/or tax policy acquired in an international organisation, government ministry, public authority, think tank, private sector, academia or a comparable research-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated experience in applied economic and tax policy analysis, with a solid understanding of public finance and taxation.
• Strong analytical and drafting skills with the ability to synthesise complex technical material into clear, concise and accessible outputs tailored to different audiences.

No specific benefits, compensation, or salary information mentioned in the job posting.