Scope of Services
The scope of work for the Tax Policy Specialist (Data Analytics) will include, but not be limited
to:
1. Compilation, analysis and provision of tax related data/statistics to inform tax policy formulation and review and performance monitoring of DRMS implementation. This will entail data and analysis on all aspects relating to: income taxes; natural resources taxes; international taxation; VAT, customs; excise taxes; environmental taxes; non-tax revenues; tax expenditures; tax administration; informal sector; and taxpayer perceptions on value for taxes they pay, among others.
2. Conduct impact evaluations of tax policies, tax measures and other DRMS interventions.
3. Providing technical support and mentorship to TPD staff with a view to ensuring knowledge transfer and capacity building, particularly in research and analysis of tax policy and tax administration issues.
4. Contributing to formulation of tax measures aimed at improving the collection of domestic
taxes and the entire tax system.
5. Contributing technical input and guidance to inform preparation of tax policy briefings and
draft position papers for consideration by MoFPED Management and other key stakeholders.
6. Any other assignments related to, and consistent with, the above.
C. Expected Assignment Results and Outputs
The following outputs are expected from the tasks of the consultant:
1. Policy Analysis: Analyzing tax policies and their impact on revenue collection and the economy.
2. Economic Impact Assessment: Assessing the economic impact of tax changes or reforms through data analytics to enable decision-making by policymakers.
3. Updated databases of tax-related statistics.
4. Key Performance Indicators Metrics and Reporting: Developing and maintaining KPIs and reports on the efficiency and effectiveness of tax administration.
5. Strategic Planning: Contributing to strategic planning initiatives by providing data-driven insights into long-term fiscal policies, revenue projections, and economic stability.
6. Periodic Tax Expenditure Reporting and Analysis.
D. Required Qualification and Experience
The Tax Policy Specialist (Data Analytics) will be expected to possess the following specific experience and capabilities:
1. Post graduate degree in Statistics, Economics, or Public Finance.
2. Post graduate training in taxation will be an added advantage.
3. At least 10 years of relevant experience in tax administration and taxation research.
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4. Strong understanding of taxation issues.
5. Understanding of Uganda’s economic structure, tax system, revenue administration, private sector developments, and Uganda’s legal and institutional frameworks for public
financial management.
6. Previous experience in drafting and editing policy or technical publications in public policy, and taxation in particular, will be an advantage.
7. Strong public and private stakeholder engagement and management competencies and experience, including ability to build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations with key stakeholders such as the private sector and development partners.
8. Ability to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns, and to look for ways to add value beyond clients’ immediate requests.
E. Consultant’s Reporting Obligations
The Consultant in the discharge of his duties will ensure timely achievement of the outputs linked
to the terms of reference and a timely submission of the following reports:
1. Monthly progress reports
2. Quarterly performance reports
3. Bi-annually performance reports
4. Annual performance reports
5. Assignment competition/terminal report
F. Reporting Arrangements
The Tax Policy Specialist (Data Analytics) will report to the Commissioner, Tax Policy Department, in MoFPED, and work closely with the URA, Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC) and other key stakeholders.
G. Facilitation to the Consultant
The consultant shall be availed with working amenities including:
a. Office Space
b. Essential Office furniture and equipment
c. Access to pertinent information and stakeholders
d. Access to internet and computing resources as necessary
e. Any other facilitation in accordance with Government procedure.
H. Contract Arrangements
The assignment is for a period of one (01) year and may be renewed based on need and satisfactory
performance.