Tax Justice Network EATGN Coordinator Job 2015

Job Description

Organization: Tax Justice Network – Africa (TJN-A)

Vacancy: EATGN Coordinator 

Location: NairobiWork Type: Full Time

Description: Provide secretariat services to the EATGN and represent the organization at relevant national and international meetings.
 

About Us: The Tax Justice Network – Africa (TJN-A) is a Pan African initiative and member of the Global Alliance for Tax Justice. 

TJN-A was established in 2007 at the World Social Forum in Nairobi and aims to promote socially just, democratic and progressive taxation systems in Africa. 

 

It advocates for pro-poor taxation systems and the strengthening of tax regimes to promote domestic resource mobilization. 

TJN-A aims to challenge harmful tax policies and practices that favour the wealthy and those that aggravate and perpetuate inequality. 

One of the main purposes of the initiative is to mainstream tax justice in the economic policy and development discourse in Africa. 

TJN-A provides a platform dedicated to enabling African researchers, campaigners and policy makers to cooperate in the struggle against illicit capital flight, tax evasion, tax competition and other harmful trends in tax policy and practice. 

East African Tax and Governance Network The East Africa Tax and Governance Network (EATGN) was formed out of a process that started in late 2009 and has since expanded to include 13 member organizations1 with the initial aim of increasing stakeholder engagement and public debate on tax and governance issues in Kenya and across East Africa. 

The overall goal of the network is to “contribute to a just, transparent and citizen-driven tax system that promotes equality, participation and accountability in East Africa”. 

Since inception, the Network has engaged on a number of tax issues mostly in Kenya; through conducting research and carrying out follow up advocacy activities targeting different stakeholders including policy makers in Government, Legislators in the East African Region, the media and the public.

TJN-A as the host of EATGN is looking for suitable candidates to fill in the position of Coordinator to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.   

EATGN Coordinator  
 

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide secretariat services to the EATGN and represent the organization at relevant national and international meetings

Fundraise for future EATGN projects in collaboration with the TJN-A secretariat and as approved by the EATGN steering committee;

Coordinate EATGN steering committee meetings;

Jointly with EATGN members develop mechanisms leading to the institutionalization of EATGN

Work towards the recruitment of members from East African countries other than Kenya;

In liaison with EATGN members develop and Implement EATGN annual work plan

Any other relevant task as may be assigned by the TJN-A Executive Director or the EATGN steering committee.  

Key Qualifications:

A considerable experience in development-related research in government, Non-Governmental Organizations or in a research institute environment;

Sound and informed knowledge of development economics and the broader international development agenda and particularly in the East Africa region;

A proven experience in writing policy briefs, commissioning policy reports and lobbying decision-makers will be desirable;

Knowledge in strategic planning Strong communication skills;

Experience in fundraising and management of donor funds;

Great interpersonal skills; At least three years’ experience in a similar position;

A graduate level in any branch of economics, political science or related discipline;

A post graduate qualification in the same field is desirable;

Previous engagement with the Network would be an added advantage.  

How to Apply

Please submit your motivational letter and up- to – date CV to recruit@taxjusticeafrica.net. 

Closing Date: 7th August 2015