The Tax Justice Network - Africa (TJN-A) is a Pan African initiative and member of the Global Alliance for Tax Justice. TJN-A was established in 2007 at the World Social Forum in Nairobi and aims to promote socially just, democratic and progressive taxation systems in Africa.
It advocates for pro-poor taxation systems and the strengthening of tax regimes to promote domestic resource mobilization. TJN-A aims to challenge harmful tax policies and practices that favour the wealthy and those that aggravate and perpetuate inequality.
One of the main purposes of the initiative is to mainstream tax justice in the economic policy and development discourse in Africa.
TJN-A provides a platform dedicated to enabling African researchers, campaigners and policy makers to cooperate in the struggle against illicit capital flight, tax evasion, tax competition and other harmful trends in tax policy and practice.
East African Tax and Governance Network
The East Africa Tax and Governance Network (EATGN) was formed out of a process that started in late 2009 and has since expanded to include 13 member organizations1 with the initial aim of increasing stakeholder engagement and public debate on tax and governance issues in Kenya and across East Africa.
The overall goal of the network is to “contribute to a just, transparent and citizen-driven tax system that promotes equality, participation and accountability in East Africa”.
Since inception, the Network has engaged on a number of tax issues mostly in Kenya; through conducting research and carrying out follow up advocacy activities targeting different stakeholders including policy makers in Government, Legislators in the East African Region, the media and the public.
TJN-A as the host of EATGN is looking for suitable candidates to fill in the position of Coordinator to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.You will be expected to coordinate the activities of the EATGN on research, advocacy, capacity building and networking. You will be required to maintain constant communication with the EATGN members to ensure synergies between their individual organisation activities and those of EATGN. You will be required to establish and maintain strategic relationships with policy makers, opinion makers, relevant institutions, Civil Society Organisations and other relevant partners for promoting the tax justice agenda in Kenya and the East Africa region.You will also be required to contribute to fundraising for EATGN activities.A considerable experience in development-related research in government, Non-Governmental Organisations or in a research institute environment;Sound and informed knowledge of development economics and the broader international development agenda and particularly in the East Africa region;A proven experience in writing policy briefs, commissioning policy reports and lobbying decision-makers will be desirable;Strong communication skills;Experience in fundraising and management of donor funds;Great interpersonal skills;At least three years experience in a similar position;A graduate level in any branch of economics, political science or related discipline;A post graduate qualification in the same field is desirable;Previous engagement with the Network would be an added advantage.Interested candidates who meet the requirements above are requested to submit their detailed CVs alongside a letter of motivation to the following address:
Director, Tax Justice Network- Africa P.O Box 25112 – 00100, Nairobi Or Email: infoafrica@taxjustice.net
Candidates must provide details of current and expected remuneration and names and addresses of at least three (3) referees, not later than Friday 21st of June 2013.
Candidates sending via email are kindly requested to clearly indicate the specific position as the subject of the email.
