Economist II Job at TRA

POSITION: ECONOMIST II (01 POST) – RPP DEPARTMENT

Key Responsibilities will include

• To participate in design, management and execution of research projects.
• To undertake relevant evaluation of macroeconomic and revenue performance.
• To supply the data necessary for tax analysis and performance measuring against the government budget and related aspects.
• To maintain and update ordinary assignment files and working papers so they are readily available for future reference.
• To ensure that all research carried out by the team is fully incorporated in the legal and administrative aspect of taxation.
• To keep updated on local and international institutional arrangements and related areas and communicate them to colleagues.
• To prepare quarterly macroeconomic performance reports.
• To participate in preparation of responses on issues raised by parliament especially during the budget session.
• To perform other duties assigned by the supervisor

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in one of the following fields; Economics, Agricultural Economics, Economic Planning, or equivalent qualifications from recognised institutions/University.
• Knowledge in the application of various statistical and econometric softwares is an added advantage.

Salary Scale: TRAS 4:1

GENERAL INFORMATION/REQUIREMENT

1. Applicants MUST be ready to work anywhere in the United Republic of Tanzania.
2. All applicants must be citizens of Tanzania with an age of not above 45 years of age except for those who are in Public Service.
3. Applicants must attach up to date Curricurum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts, postal address/post code,emails and telephone numbers.
4. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
5. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the certificates.
   1. Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.
   2. Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.
   3. Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
   4. Computer Certificates.
   5. Professional Certificates from relevant authorities.
   6. One recent passport size picture.
   7. Birth Certificate.
6. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted.

• Form IV and form VI results slip
• Testimonials and all Partial transcript

7. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action.
8. Applicants employed in the public service should route thier application letters thorught their respective employers.
9. An Applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.
10. An Applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
11. An applicants with special needs/case (disability) is supposed/advised to indicate.
12. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE).
13. Professional certificates from foreign Universities and other training institution should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).
14. A signed Application letter should be written either English or Swahili and addressed to Commissioner General, O. Box 11491, Mchafukoge – Dar Es Salaam
15. Deadline for application is 9th June, 2023.
16. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview.

NOTE: All application must be sent through Recruitment portal by using following address https://recruitment.tra.go.tz/tra_careers/Login.aspx and not otherwise.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: The application should be submitted online by 9^th June, 2023. Applicants who will not be contacted should regard themselves unsuccessful.