The Institute of Public Finance (IPF-Kenya) is an independent non profit think tank based in Nairobi, that aspires to further ideas of open Public Finance Management systems through research, trainings and capacity strengthening.

Job Summary

The fellows will support the Tax Policy Unit through research and technical assistance on projects related to county level taxes and fees, policies and legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support implementation of assigned project(s).
• Under the guidance of Senior Research Analyst- Tax Policy, maintain IPF modelled county level tax revenue database and assist in generating statistical models for county governments.
• Monitor tax policy reforms to assess implication and generating related analyses.
• Produce research outputs (such as research papers, policy briefs, blogs, and op eds) on impacts of changes in taxes, fees, levies and charges.
• Support preparation of inputs for taxation measures as well as other technical reports on tax policy and frameworks.
• Support provision of ongoing technical tax policy information and recommendations to clients.

Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Economics, Public Policy, Public Finance, or related field; OR: Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Public Policy, Public Finance, with additional training in Tax/Revenue Administration.
• Good understanding of the Tax Policies and Legislation in Kenya and the region would be an added advantage.
• At least three years’ experience in capacity strengthening programs or advocacy in a tax related field.
• Experience in engaging policy makers and stakeholders from government and non-state actors
• Experience with various training methods (including virtual, in-person training, and blended offering) and up to date with new training methods and techniques.
• Practical experience in setting up training and technical assistance programs in tax programmes.
• Experience in developing concept notes and proposals in the field of Public Finance Management.
• Excellent oral and written communication, presentation skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suites.
• Knowledge of a relevant statistical software (e.g E-views, STATA, SPSS, R).
• Knowledge and understanding of research and analytical techniques