Tax Administration Expert

MAGENTA is a leading Social and Behavioural Change (SBC) agency that specialises in understanding human decision-making processes in order to design relevant and impactful solutions to some of the most challenging problems of our time. We implement programmes across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, using the latest in behavioural science principles and a rigorous approach to research, strategy, campaign design and implementation. We help social-impact focused organisations across the world, including UN agencies, INGOs, governments and the private sector, create positive impact for some of the most underserved populations. Our culture is driven by curiosity, transparency, authenticity and innovation.

Background

MAGENTA is preparing for a potential project, subject to funding, with the Government of South Sudan to develop a Communication Strategy and Action Plan in support of national tax reforms. To deliver this initiative, MAGENTA is engaging a Tax Administration Expert to provide technical grounding on tax reform, compliance and revenue administration, and to ensure the strategy's messaging is accurate and credible.

Reporting to: Team Leader / Strategic Communications Expert

Start date: Anticipated October 2026, subject to project award

Duration: Six (6) months from contract signing. Level of effort up to 30 working days.

Type: Deliverable-Based Agreement

Remuneration: Deliverable payment based on an agreed daily rate, based on experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities The Tax Administration Expert will report to the Team Leader / Strategic Communications Expert. Expected deliverables include: - Advise the team on the tax administration and revenue reform context, drawing on the revenue authority's strategic plan and the wider reform programme. - Ensure reform messaging is technically accurate across voluntary compliance, taxpayer rights and obligations, integrity and anti-corruption, and risk-based audits and modernisation. - Inform stakeholder segmentation with an understanding of taxpayer groups and their compliance behaviours. - Review the draft Communication Strategy for technical accuracy and alignment with revenue administration good practice. - Support the validation workshop and provide technical sign-off on the final strategy. Beyond specific deliverables, the consultant will be expected to attend regular project meetings and deliver presentations to the client as required. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in public finance, taxation, economics or a related field. - Minimum 10 years of professional experience in tax administration, tax compliance, revenue administration or tax reform. - Substantial knowledge of voluntary compliance and revenue governance reform. - Familiarity with South Sudan's taxation system and reforms. - Experience supporting tax or customs reforms within the East African Community or similar regional integration initiatives is an advantage. - Ability to work effectively, respectfully and successfully with governments, clients, partners and other stakeholders in complex settings. - South Sudanese nationals preferred. Experience in South Sudan and/or the East African Community highly desirable. - Excellent written and spoken English required, and software fluency including Office 365. Working Conditions - Home-based, with potential on-site presence in Juba, South Sudan for consultations and validations. - Travel to Juba may be required at key stages of the assignment, including validation. MAGENTA is committed to creating a diverse work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. If you have a disability and require adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know — we'll do our best to support you. How to apply Apply before 14 August 2026. Applicants should submit a two-page CV and letter of motivation explaining how your experience meets the requirements of the role.

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