Private Sector Advisor (Tax Policy Advisor)

Brief Description of the ProjectEthiopia is in the midst of a far-reaching economic transformation. As part of its Homegrown Economic Reform Agenda, the Government is committed to strengthening domestic resource mobilization, enhancing customs and tax systems, and aligning national standards with international best practices. Yet, despite this momentum, regulatory and administrative hurdles continue to limit the growth potential of domestic firms and deter private sector investment—especially in productive sectors.The “Private Sector Development in Ethiopia” (PSD-E) programme works to improve Ethiopia’s economic policy framework as well as employment and income situation in the private sector. As part of the next programme phase, the started “Modernize and Harmonize Ethiopia’s tax administration and customs management systems for private sector growth” is embedded within PSD-E. Its work aims to improve Ethiopia’s tax administration, accounting standards and customs administration with a focus on ease of doing business. The project was launched in November 2025 and run for four years. The specific objective in the area of taxation is to modernise the tax administration and to strengthen overall (tax) audit standards to support Ethiopia ‘s transition to a robust and equitable economic framework. Across the three outputs focussing on taxation, the action areas are: Risk-based audit procedures and toolsHarmonization of tax administration procedures and tools across federal and regional authorities Tax dispute procedures GIZ is seeking a Tax Policy Advisor with national expertise to be placed at the Ministry of Revenue (MoR) as an embedded expert. This role’s focus is to coordinate between GIZ and MoR the activities of the project on day-to-day basis and to provide advisory to MoR on tax policy (in selected topics). The Adviser will report to MoR senior management through Strategic Partnership Project Management Unit/and to the Project Manager at GIZ.In this role, the adviser will work in close collaboration with national institutions and international partners and report directly to the Component Manager of the project as well as to the direct supervisor at MoR. The adviser will help shape and implement innovative solutions that reduce bottlenecks, build institutional capacity, and create a more transparent and efficient tax administration environment that fosters private sector growth.               1. Tax Policy Reform AdvisoryProvide tax policy advisory to the Ethiopian Ministry of Revenue (MoR) to strengthen and build their capacity in respect of enhancing transparent, proactive and accountable domestic tax auditing.Contribute to strategic planning and legal framework reform related to tax policy reforms and revenue administration modernization.Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, assess their implications, and propose appropriate measures; prepare policy briefs, progress reports, and presentations for internal, project and external s...