Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA)
Policy Lead – Feminist Tax Initiative
Description
We are seeking a skilled and self- driven individual to fill our Policy Lead position to undertake analysis, research, and policy advocacy on taxAfrifeme with a focus on its intersection with pan-African feminism within TJNA’s thematic areas: Tax and Equality, Tax and Investments, Tax and Natural Resources Governance and Tax in the International Financial Architecture. You will work closely with the Executive Directors of Tax Justice Network Africa and the NAWI Afrifem Macroeconomics Collective.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop a comprehensive framework/narrative of tax and its intersection with pan-African feminist analysis
• Coordinate activities at the intersection of tax and pan African feminist analysis and theorization. This will include actively developing, engaging and maintaining strategic relationships with key partners and network around tax and its intersection with pan-African feminism
• Lead in planning and reporting with a view to delivering on the objectives of the pan African feminist tax initiative.
• Establish connections and collaborations with various individuals and organisations operating in this sphere.
• Oversee the creation and development of knowledge pieces and research materials in Pan African Feminist Approaches to Taxation
• Contribute to the expansion of the Feminist Tax Initiative’s engagement and influence in the area of Pan African Feminist Approaches to Taxation
• Identify and coordinate a 10-member reference group of interdisciplinary experts to gather insights and perspectives for a well-rounded approach on Pan African Feminist Approaches to Taxation
• Contribute to raising awareness and promoting discussions around tax and its intersection pan-African feminism
• Proactively seek out opportunities for the Feminist Tax Initiative and contribution in relevant events, conferences, and networks.
• Continuously update and adapt the narrative based on evolving insights, feedback, and developments in the digital and feminist landscapes.
• Synthesize research findings and insights into coherent written content that aligns with the pan-African feminist narrative.
• Compile a quarterly newsletter that consolidates recent developments at the intersection of tax pan-African feminism.
• Establish and manage a listserv and database encompassing professionals engaged in a pan African feminist approach to tax.
• Support project management aspects of the initiative by managing contracts with consultants and other service suppliers within the program and work with the finance team to ensure financial information is up to date, variances are identified and recommendations for action made
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