Job Description
| Job Title | Indirect Tax Policy Analyst | ||
| Sector | Tax Policy & Legislation | ||
| Department | Tax Policy | ||
| Section | Tax Policy & Analysis | ||
| Job Code | Target Financial Grade | ||
| General Job Group | Specialized Jobs | Job Sub-group | Policy, Planning, and Statistics Jobs |
Job Summary
The Indirect Tax Policy Analyst conducts research and analysis to support the development, evaluation, and refinement of indirect tax policy. The role analyzes economic and legal impacts, prepares issue notes and options papers, benchmarks international practices, and supports consultations and implementation planning. It contributes to clear, evidence-based recommendations within the Tax Policy & Analysis section.
Key Responsibilities
Policy Research & Evidence Development
- Monitors indirect tax trends, OECD/GCC developments, and case law; compiles concise research briefs and maps their relevance to national tax and fiscal initiatives.
- Analyzes economic, fiscal, and internal and external compliance impacts of indirect tax measures using available data and assumptions.
- Prepares issue notes, problem statements, and policy objectives with measurable outcomes and evaluation criteria.
Options Analysis & Drafting Support
- Develops policy options with pros/cons, revenue and compliance implications, and transition considerations in coordination with relevant internal stakeholders.
- Drafts concept notes, explanatory memoranda, FAQs, and slide materials for internal review and decision forums.
- Supports preparation of policy inputs and structured guidance for legal drafting, collaborating with the Tax Legislation section on technical clarifications and documentation accuracy.
Data Use & Impact Assessment
- Coordinates with the Taxpayer Compliance Risk & Data Analytics department to obtain datasets and parameters for impact modeling.
- Implements simple models and scenario tests; documents assumptions, sensitivities, and data limitations.
- Assesses operational impacts on registration, filing, refund, and audit processes in partnership with the respective operational and systems teams, identifying dependencies for rollout.
Consultation & Stakeholder Coordination
- Supports internal consultation processes within the customer, consolidating technical feedback to inform MoF-led or national policy consultations.
- Coordinates with Indirect Tax Audit and Tax Guidance to ensure options are implementable and support taxpayer understanding.
- Prepares meeting notes, comment matrices, and revision logs to maintain traceability.
Implementation Readiness & Communication
- Contributes to implementation plans (timelines, communications, guidance updates, and training inputs).
- Drafts policy summaries and practitioner-oriented guidance notes for publication review.
- Tracks post-implementation indicators and compiles lessons learned to inform future iterations.
Governance & Documentation
- Maintains version-controlled files, citations, and source repositories for all analyses and drafts.
- Adheres to review workflows, quality checklists, and document standards set by the section, escalating significant findings or risks to senior policy staff for review and approval.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
| Preferred qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Law, Taxation, Public Policy, Finance, or related field.Master’s degree in Economics, Law/LL.M (Tax), Public Policy, or Public Administration is preferred.Professional certification (e.g., CTA, ACCA, CPA) is an advantage. |
| Preferred experience | 3+ years’ experience in tax policy analysis, fiscal/economic analysis, or regulatory impact assessment with exposure to indirect taxes.Experience preparing options papers, impact notes, and consultation materials.Experience interfacing with audit, disputes, and digital/IT on implementable policy solutions. |
| Technical & Other Skills | Proficiency in policy analysis methods, legal interpretation basics, and cost–benefit/impact assessment techniques.Ability to work with datasets (spreadsheets/BI tools), run scenarios, and present results clearly.Strong drafting skills for briefs, memos, and guidance; attention to accuracy and traceability.Organization, coordination, and time management to deliver to review cycles and publication timelines. |
Key Performance Indicators
| KPI Category | KPI Title | KPI Description | Unit |
| Strategic | |||
| Operational | |||
| Task-specific | |||
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
| Minimum Financial Grade | 7th Financial Grade | |
| Minimum Experience (by qualification) | PhD / Doctorate | – |
| MSc / Masters | Fresh graduate | |
| BSc / Bachelors | Fresh graduate | |