Background

The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) is the leading voice on taxation in Africa, bringing together 44 member states to advance fair, efficient, and modern tax systems that strengthen domestic resource mobilisation and reduce dependence on external financing.

At ATAF, you will be part of a mission-driven, dynamic, and multicultural team from across Africa that shapes Africa's tax future, supports governments in tax reform, and influences global tax policy to reflect African priorities.

Our ideal candidate

We are looking for a professional who is:

• Educated: Master's degree in Economics, Public Finance, Taxation, International Development
• Experienced: Minimum 8 years' progressive experience in tax policy, tax administration reform, or development cooperation in Africa
• Skilled: Proven track record in managing complex, multi-stakeholder technical assistance programmes. Strong project management skills (planning, budgeting, monitoring, reporting)
• Professional: Excellent diplomatic, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with senior government officials
• Interpersonal: Strong cultural awareness with the ability to engage effectively at senior levels across governments, institutions, and international partners
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in English; working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is a strong advantage

Purpose of position

The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) is seeking an experienced Country Programmes Manager to lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of country-specific technical assistance programmes. Drive domestic revenue mobilisation and tax system reform across African member states.

• Lead the full lifecycle of ATAF country programmes: needs assessment, programme design, resource mobilisation, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with member country tax authorities, ministries of finance, development partners, and regional bodies
• Coordinate multidisciplinary technical assistance teams (transfer pricing, audit, exchange of information, digitalisation, etc.)
• Ensure alignment of country programmes with ATAF's strategic objectives and member priorities
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and capacity building through workshops, peer-learning, and on-site support
• Monitor programme risks, budgets, and outcomes; prepare high-quality progress and impact reports for stakeholders

• Proven track record in managing complex, multi-stakeholder technical assistance programmes
• Strong project management skills (planning, budgeting, monitoring, reporting)
• Excellent diplomatic, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with senior government officials
• Strong cultural awareness with the ability to engage effectively at senior levels across governments, institutions, and international partners
• Fluency in English; working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is a strong advantage

• Master's degree in Economics, Public Finance, Taxation, International Development
• Minimum 8 years' progressive experience in tax policy, tax administration reform, or development cooperation in Africa