Місцевий/ва консультант/ка з питань податкової реформи
DAI is seeking highly qualified candidates to occupy STTA position of Local Consultant on Tax Reform position to work on the recently awarded Promoting Integrity in the Public Sector Activity (Pro-Integrity), a $90 million, multiyear contract funded by USAID.
Project Background
The purpose of the Promoting Integrity in the Public Sector Activity (Pro-Integrity) is to reduce corruption incidence and risks to build back a better Ukraine. The Pro-Integrity Activity (also referred heretofore as the Activity) will work to achieve this purpose by addressing three independent objectives:
- Strengthen national level anti-corruption institutional capacity to advance corruption prevention, detection, and deterrence.
- Strengthen anti-corruption compliance and control in local governance;
- Advance transparency and accountability in resilience, recovery, and reconstruction efforts.
The Pro-Integrity Activity will pursue a problem-driven approach addressing the root causes through targeted objectives aligned with mission and U.S. government strategy.
Position Description
The Local Consultant on Tax Reform will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of legislative reforms related to tax service in Ukraine. The Consultant will play a key role in ensuring that the PI team is informed of major developments, analyzing various policy positions, and contributing to the formulation of policy proposals aimed at enhancing the integrity and efficiency of the tax system.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide expert analysis on existing tax legislation and policies, identifying gaps and areas for improvement.
- Conduct thorough analysis of different policy positions and proposals related to tax reform, as well as during development of new State Anti-Corruption Program.
- Support the development of comprehensive policy proposals that reflect the interests of various stakeholders and align with Ukraine’s broader reform agenda.
- Prepare detailed reports and actionable recommendations for policy improvements, ensuring they are well-founded and practical.
- Collaborate with the Objective 1 Team Lead, EUACI and NACP on developing analytical work for State Anticorruption Program development.
- Work in the area of corruption risks analysis along with NACP. Determining and describing potential areas of work of the tax service to identify corruption risks.
- Actively engage in various working groups, public discussions and closed hearings on tax reform, ensuring that the agreed position of Pro-Integrity is presented and Pro-Integrity team is aware of the ongoing policy dialogue
- Coordinate closely with the PI Objective 1 Team Lead and donors to ensure consistent messaging and alignment of positions.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree, preferably in a relevant field of study, such as law, tax, public administration, or public policy, is required.
- A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant professional experience, including in such fields as public administration, tax or similar areas.
- Familiarity with work of tax service of Ukraine, understanding of challenges and different positions of stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience in legal drafting is preferred.
- Fluency in Ukrainian with excellent oral and written communication skills required; professional proficiency reading, writing, and speaking English preferred.
Application Instructions
Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Please submit your Cover Letter and CV to [email protected]
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please include “Local Consultant on Tax Reform” in the subject line. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.
DAI and its employees are committed to confronting discrimination in all forms, nurturing respect for our interpersonal relationships, and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries where we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races, ethnicities, and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner.
DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment, as well as other ethical breaches. All our positions are, therefore, subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.
DAI Organization and Values
DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, the EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.
DAI and its employees are committed to confronting racism and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries where we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner. DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment, as well as other ethical breaches. All of our positions are, therefore, subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.
DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
