Director General

Job Description

Provide visionary leadership to the TPO, ensuring its initiatives are well-reasoned, evidence-based, inclusive, and aligned with fiscal and socio-economic priorities.
Guide the formulation and implementation of tax policy reforms, maintaining a balanced approach that considers economic and social contexts.
Promote a collaborative and consultative culture within the TPO, fostering partnerships with stakeholders to ensure transparency and inclusivity in tax policy development.
Oversee the design and review of tax policies to ensure they promote economic growth, fiscal stability, and equity while upholding principles such as simplicity, neutrality, efficiency, and fairness.
Lead the evaluation of tax proposals and reforms, providing evidence-based recommendations that address national priorities and stakeholder concerns.
Ensure that proposed reforms are coherent, implementable, and clearly articulated to achieve their intended purpose.
Facilitate effective coordination with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and other institutions to align tax policies with broader fiscal and economic strategies.
Develop and implement a protocol governing data access and confidentiality to ensure secure and efficient information-sharing with the FBR.
Engage with key stakeholders, including government bodies, private sector representatives, civil society, and development partners, to build consensus and support for reforms.
Serve as an advisor to the Minister of Finance on all matters related to tax policy, providing clear and actionable guidance.
Regularly brief the Minister on policy options, reform progress, and challenges, offering pragmatic solutions informed by rigorous analysis.
Represent the TPO in national and international discussions, articulating Pakistan’s tax policy positions effectively and aligning them with global standards.
Oversee the TPO’s daily operations, including resource management, staff supervision, and prioritization of tasks, ensuring that its functions are performed efficiently and with accountability.
Lead a multidisciplinary team of experts, fostering professional development, collaboration, and inclusivity.
Ensure that TPO activities are supported by robust research and analysis, leveraging partnerships with think tanks, development partners, and academia.
Prepare annual work plans and set priorities to align the unit’s activities with the TPO’s strategic objectives.

Education Qualification

Master's degree or higher in Economics, Public Finance, Public Policy, Taxation/Tax Policy

Experience Requirement

At least 12 years of leadership experience in tax policy, fiscal management, or public finance.
Demonstrated ability to lead transformative initiatives in complex environments.
Proven success in engaging stakeholders across government, international organizations, and the private sector.

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