Tax Incentives and Sustainable Investment Consultant

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Consultant supporting research and coordination in tax incentives and sustainable investment at IISD. Involves stakeholder engagement, knowledge management, and event coordination.

Responsibilities:

  • Organize, update, and maintain project databases.
  • Support project tracking and monitoring of deliverables, timelines, and work plans.
  • Assist with the preparation of concept notes and reporting materials, as required.
  • Provide general administrative support to ensure effective program delivery.
  • Meeting agendas, workshop materials, and event summaries.
  • Webinar and workshop coordination support.
  • Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on tax and investment policy issues, including tax incentives, special economic zones, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Global Minimum Tax, investment facilitation, and sustainable investment.
  • Undertake literature reviews, policy analyses, and data collection to support ongoing research projects.
  • Contribute to the drafting and editing of policy briefs, technical papers, presentations, reports, and other knowledge products.
  • Support the maintenance and updating of research databases and internal knowledge management systems.
  • Assist with data analysis using spreadsheets and database tools.
  • Support the delivery of country-specific technical assistance on tax and investment policy, including through legal and policy research, country-specific data briefs, background notes, drafting, and preparation of analytical inputs.
  • Develop tailored templates and practical tools for government advisory work, including legal analysis of tax incentives in national investment laws, investment agreements, contracts, and related policy instruments.
  • Monitor relevant policy developments, legislative reforms, and international discussions related to tax and investment policy.
  • Contribute to analytical inputs for workshops, presentations, and stakeholder consultations.
  • Support the planning and coordination of webinars, workshops, meetings, and technical assistance activities.
  • Coordinate logistics and communications with government officials, development partners, researchers, and other stakeholders.
  • Prepare agendas, participant lists, meeting materials, and summary notes.
  • Maintain stakeholder contact lists and support relationship management activities.

Requirements:

  • An advanced university degree in economics, law, public policy, international development, taxation, political science, or a related discipline is preferred.
  • Candidates with a bachelor's degree and relevant professional experience will also be considered.
  • Two to three years of relevant professional experience in research, policy analysis, international development, or program coordination.
  • Demonstrated interest or experience in tax policy, investment policy, sustainable development, or related fields.
  • Experience organizing meetings, workshops, webinars, or stakeholder engagement activities.
  • Experience supporting multiple projects and managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong research and analytical skills.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills in English.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
  • Experience with database creation and management tools.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders across different regions/ time zones.
  • Proficiency in Spanish or French is desirable.

Benefits:

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development