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Policy Intern

3 months ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Tax Justice Network Africa Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The Tax Justice Network-Africa (TJN-A) is a Pan-African initiative and a member of the Global Alliance for Tax Justice. Launched in January 2007 during the World Social Forum (WSF) held in Nairobi, TJN-A promotes socially- just, accountable and progressive taxation systems in Africa. It advocates for tax policies with pro-poor outcomes and tax systems that curb public resource leakages and enhance domestic resource mobilisation.

JOB SUMMARY

QualificationsAcademic QualificationsA bachelor's degree in law, economics, political science, public policy or a development-related discipline.Core Skills and ExpertiseHave overall experience of 1 year with strong work experience in tax-related issues, especially governance, transparency and accountability functions, preferably in a non-governmental organisation or civil institution.Have a background in tax with an excellent understanding of the global tax system,Experience in program coordination, research coordination and knowledge generation.Stakeholder development and managementStrong research and analytical skillsAble to collaborate and work within a cross-cultural setting.Excellent communication skills with several long-distance working relationshipsYou are a flexible, creative, and strategic thinker who can work in a highly operational environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Policy Intern will offer services in the Policy department by assisting in the following tasks: -Contribute to policy analysis & research that produces highly analytical and research outputs that inform TJNA's position on relevant issues, direct advocacy campaigns, inform policy at national and global policy and influence decision-makers.Be involved in program planning, coordination and reporting with a view to promoting advocacy and research work in the respective thematic areas.Manage contracts with consultants and other service suppliers within the program and work with the finance team to ensure financial information is up to date, variances are identified and recommendations for action made.Coordinate overall thematic-related programs to ensure key performance indicators are metDevelop, engage and maintain strategic relationships with key partners and networks, and represent TJNA at relevant networks, workshops, and policy events.Provide technical support and oversight in the design and delivery of activities to support the identification of strategic spaces for TJNA engagement.Contribute to TJNA publications and relevant tax policy debates and discussions ensuring TJNA has increasing policy influence.Key Accountability Areas:Policy analysis and researchProgram planning coordination and reportingDeveloping and maintaining relationships with partners

REQUIRED SKILLS

Programme management, Policy drafting and development, Research planning

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree

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