Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is a public-benefit federal enterprise operating in over 100 countries globally. Acting on behalf of the German Government, GIZ supports public and private sector clients across areas such as economic development, energy, and governance. Our primary focus areas are Energy and Climate, Training and Sustainable Growth for Decent Jobs, and Peaceful and Inclusive Societies.

Project Brief

Participation, Accountability, and Integrity for a resilient Democracy (PAIReD)
The PAIReD program aims to build capacity among state and civil society actors for citizen-oriented, transparent governance at both local and national levels. Key areas of focus include:

• Enhancing tax policy and management for sustainable revenue mobilization and improved public expenditure transparency.
• Strengthening state institutions’ capabilities in addressing corruption and money laundering.
• Empowering civil society and media for active involvement in accountability processes.

Scope of Role

Position: Advisor - Public Finance
The Advisor will be responsible for implementing public finance initiatives within GIZ’s PAIReD program, particularly supporting the Ministry of Finance’s Tax and Non-tax Policy Units. Additionally, the Advisor will contribute to knowledge management, cross-cutting topics (such as gender and digitization), and results-based monitoring.

Tasks

• Advise on improving Ghana’s public finance system with an emphasis on tax and non-tax revenue policies.
• Conduct ongoing analysis and identify areas of intervention within Ghana’s revenue systems.
• Plan and support policy development for more efficient, effective, and equitable taxation.
• Support climate protection and gender equity initiatives in the context of public finances.
• Coordinate support for CSOs and the media on public finance topics.
• Prepare concept notes, budgets, terms of reference, and other documentation for work packages.
• Provide input for PAIReD’s monitoring/reporting and participate in the digitization working group.
• Travel across Ghana to support program activities.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Master’s degree in Economics with a focus on Public Finance.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Ghana’s public revenue sector.
• Deep understanding of Ghana’s public revenue system and involved stakeholders.
• Strong background in public finance theory, particularly taxation.
• Proven experience consulting with government agencies.
• Skills in analysis, problem-solving, project management, and collaboration.
• Experience in administrative digitization and IT-based project management.
• High flexibility, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.

Location: Accra, Ghana

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV and a one-page cover letter (explaining their motivation for the position and potential project contribution) to recruitment-ghana@giz.de with the subject line Job Code 2024/TP-TA/28/10.

Deadline: 11 November 2024

If no response is received within two weeks after the closing date, consider the application unsuccessful.

GIZ is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.