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Research and Studies Expert Jobs in Saudi Arabia at Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority
Title: Research and Studies Expert
Company: Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority
Location: Saudi Arabia
Purpose of JobJob holders at this level are responsible for leading work activities and working autonomously with minor direction towards predetermined long-term objectives.
Job holders might act as internal consultants and facilitators through providing guidance to deliver and perform operational activities.
Their main operational role includes developing tax research and studies’ agenda, guidelines, and data collection model; in addition to providing recommendations to enhance research outputs and perform various complex analyses.
Job ResponsibilitesCustoms Research and Studies Planning
Identify customs research and studi es’ priorities in line with ZATCA overall strategy and objectives and accordingly develop related agenda and schedule to guide implementation
Develop guidelines on methods for selection, preparation and evaluation of customs research and studies to guarantee consistency in methodology
Identify type of data needed and required data collection model and sources to satisfy objectives and goals of customs research and studies
Develop data collection tools to optimize research and studies efficiency
Develop and update repositories to store and disseminate inputs and insights
Establish and maintain effective relationships with government and non-government entities to enhance knowledge sharing and develop insights on customs policies
Customs Research and Studies Implementation
Research and study economics topics with national importance
Ensure that the sourced data and information is valid and reliable
Examine implications of existing and proposed customs policies and operations
Conduct sensitivity and scenario analyses to study and assess impact on new initiatives and policies
Conduct fact-based customs studies to support top management with topics related to customs policy operations
Use statistical tools and data models to support analytical outputs
Study implications of Board decisions on customs policies and operations
Coordinate with ZATCA functions to validate customs research and studies’ inputs, methodologies, and outcomes
Communicate developed customs studies to enable the development of customs policies
Organization and Operations
Follow all relevant policies, processes and standard operating procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner
Help in solving escalated problems and provide needed support for junior team to ensure work is carried out in an efficient manner
Escalate complex problems to the relevant person to ensure cases/issues are closed properly
Perform other duties as requested
People Management
Train junior staff on the different job activities to ensure transfer of know-how, when applicable
Provide clear direction, prioritize tasks, assign and delegate responsibility, and monitor the workflow of subordinates/ junior staff
Support junior staff or direct reports in order to execute their duties according to set policies and processes
Job Details
Communication and Contacs
Eductaion
Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Business Administration, or equivalent is required
Master’s degree in related field is preferred
Experience
A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
Competencies
Communication – Developing
Professionalism – Proficient
Project Management – Proficient
Research Methodologies an…
