The Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) is a government agency entrusted with the responsibility of managing and regulating the country’s tax system. Established in 1996, TRA’s core mission is to generate revenue for the government by ensuring the effective and efficient collection of taxes. The agency works to ensure that both individuals and businesses comply with tax laws, contributing to the national income and supporting the country’s economic growth. TRA strives for transparency, fairness, and efficiency in its tax administration, utilizing modern technology and streamlined processes to make tax collection smoother and more accessible.
Position: Statistician II (4 Positions)
Key Responsibilities will include
- To perform professional statistical work on a variety of problems typically restricted in difficulty and scope;
- To perform complex computations when formulas are setup and when specific instructions are given in their use; code raw data and design simple codes for data processing; recode data combining and modifying categories and plot curves from computer output and prepare final graphs for reports;
- To devise an appropriate mechanism of data cleansing (in case of fragmented data) to warrant accurate and consistent information;
- To adapt mathematical-statistical models for novel analyses of technical data, independent consultation with department representatives and principal researchers, and planning and implementation of major study projects;
- To design and construct a comprehensive statistics database to facilitate tax analysis, revenue forecasting and research designing;
- To liaise with the National Bureau of Statistics and Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs to acquire and update the regional blocks databases, including the East Africa Statistics Database, East Africa Trade Statistics Report and the SADC Tax Database;
- To participate in research projects organized by the department through providing input and technical expertise in sampling techniques, data processing, parameters estimation and significance tests;
- To participate in updating the tax revenue forecasting model and the preparation of the Annual Preferred Tax Plan to facilitate the formation of tax reform proposals and
- To perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelors Degree in one of the following fields mathematics, statistics, operations research, biometrics, biostatistics, or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions. Knowledge of the application of various statistical and econometric software is an added advantage.
Preferred Language Skill: English and Swahili
Job opening date: 06-Feb-2025
Job closing date: 19-Feb-2025
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