DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)Date Posted: Oct 1, 2015
Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2015
Position Description:
Source:The Guardian, 30th September 2015
The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) was established under The Tanzania Revenue Authority
Act (Revised Edition of 2006). The Authority is a semi-autonomous agency of the Government of
Tanzania responsible for the administration of the Central Government taxes as well as several non-tax revenues.
The functions of TRA include among others, assessing, collecting and accounting for all' Central
Government Revenue; Administering effectively and efficiently all the revenue laws of, the Central
Government; Advising the Government on all matters related to fiscal policy; Promoting voluntary tax
compliance; Improving the quality of services to the tax payers; Counteracting fraud and other forms of tax evasion and' Producing' trade statistics and publications.
TRA's ambition. is to become an efficient, customer-focused and people-centred organization comparable with its counterparts in the emerging economies. To achieve this, the Authority is basically guided by three strategic themes namely Convenience; Compliance and Continual Improvement.
TRA is seeking to recruit dynamic, strategic, experienced and qualified Tanzanians with strong credentials to fill positions in Customs and Excise and Human Resource and Administration Departments. Applications are therefore invited from suitably qualified Tanzanians for the following positions.
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER TRADE FACILITATION AND PROCEDURES (DCTFP)
Position Summary
To provide effective and efficient facilitation and control procedures; give guidance on all technical issues related to Customs procedures on issues arising due to adaptation of new technology in custom operations and procedures so as to cope with the contemporary Customs administrative challenges and; ensure that Customs operations and procedures abided by international conventions have been ratified.
Key Responsibilities will include
· Manage and coordinate activities of Trade Facilitation and Customs procedures.
· Assist in the determination and review of Departmental
policies and procedures regarding trade policy and administration,
regional and international agreements, tariffs, valuations, and
preferential policies.
· Assist in the determination and review of departmental
policies and procedures regarding imports, exports, warehousing and
transit management.
· Initiate the review and determination of departmental policies regarding ruling and dispute procedures.
· Review and recommend agents' accreditation and other licensing arrangements.
· Initiate and where appropriate lead meetings and seminars
with stakeholders in relation to Customs services, processes and
procedures aimed at enhanced trade facilitation
Key Responsibilities will include
Manage and coordinate activities of Trade
Facilitation and Customs procedures.
Assist in the determination and review of Departmental policies and procedures regarding trade policy and administration, regional and international agreements, tariffs, valuations, and preferential policies.
Assist in the determination and review of departmental policies and procedures regarding imports, exports, warehousing and transit management.
Initiate the review and determination of departmental policies regarding ruling and dispute procedures.
Review and recommend agents' accreditation and other licensing arrangements.
Initiate, and where appropriate' lead meetings , and seminars with stakeholders in relation to Customs services, processes and procedures aimed at enhanced trade facilitation.
Provide technical expertise in the determination and review of departmental policies and procedures regarding management of exemptions, drawbacks, refunds and rebate systems.
Perform other duties assigned, by the Commissioner Customs and Excise experience
Application Instructions:
Minimum qualifications, experience and competencies
· Advanced Diploma or Degree in Taxation, or Customs or Economics or Business
Administration or Law or" Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or its equivalent from a recognized Higher Learning Institution or University.
Administration or Law or" Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or its equivalent from a recognized Higher Learning Institution or University.
· Masters' Degree in Taxation or Customs or Economics or
Business Administration or Law or International Trade or its equivalent
from a recognized Higher Learning Institution or University.
· Eight (8) years of work, experience, four (4) of which should be at managerial level.
· Postgraduate Diploma or Knowledge in Taxation or Customs will be an added advantage.
· Excellent analytical and budgeting skills.
· Strong leadership, Team building Interpersonal skills.
· Demonstrated ability to manage change and risks in a reputable large size organization.
· Effective communication skills coupled with the ability to effectively network with stakeholders.
If you believe you are the right candidate for any of the above position, kindly submit your application
with a detailed CV, photocopies of academic certificates and testimonials, names of three referees with their contacts, and state your current position, e-mail and telephone contacts. Applications should be submitted to the address below not later than 15th October, 2015.
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the job will be negotiated with the right candidate.
The Commissioner General,
Tanzania Revenue Authority,
Sokoine Drive,
P. O. Box 11491
Dar es Salaam
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