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Welcome to the PFM Blog Job Board!

The PFM Blog Job Board posts job announcements relevant to our readers interest in PFM and closely related fields. Please note, that any inquires related to job announcements outside of the IMF should be directed toward the posting organization and not the IMF or IMF PFM Blog.

Submissions of job announcements can be sent to PFMBLOG@imf.org. Submission is available to international organizations, NGOs, and governments only.

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7/27/17

Public Financial Management Advisors for South-East Asia and the Caribbean - Multiple Vacancies (Bangkok, Thailand; and Barbados)

The Fiscal Affairs Department of the International Monetary Fund is seeking experienced Public Financial Management (PFM) experts for positions in South-East Asia and the Caribbean. The positions are based at the IMF’s Technical Assistance Office for Lao PDR and Myanmar (TAOLAM), Bangkok, covering four South East Asian countries – Cambodia, Lao PDM, Myanmar, and Vietnam – and the Caribbean Regional Technical Assistance Center (CARTAC), Barbados, covering 20 Caribbean countries. 

The advisors will coordinate and deliver technical assistance (TA) and training to the respective ministries of finance and related institutions. They will primarily support PFM institutional capacity development in these countries. They will need to liaise effectively with senior government officials, technical staff, and other TA providers. The advisors will be appointed for an initial period of one year, renewal for a maximum period of three years. They will work under the administrative control of the respective Center Coordinator and technical supervision of the Fiscal Affairs Department.

Job #1700840

Public Financial Management Advisor (Lome, Togo)

The Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD) is seeking a well-qualified and experienced Public Financial Management (PFM) expert to fill a Long-Term Resident Advisor position in Lomé, Togo. The Advisor’s appointment term, starting around early October 2017, would be for a period of one year on a renewable basis, up to three years, subject to satisfactory performance. This position is funded by the European Union under a technical assistance project managed by FAD.

Job #1700848

7/5/2017

Research Fellows - Multiple Vacancies (London, United Kingdom)

The Overseas Development Institute (ODI) is looking for experienced researchers to join its Public Finance and Institutions team based in London as Research Fellow / Senior Research Fellow / Principal Research Fellow.

ODI is the UK’s leading think tank on international development and humanitarian issues. Its Public Finance and Institutions team works at the cutting edge of PFM research and technical assistance. Some recent reports discuss the capabilities of finance ministries, the links between PFM and health and lessons from ODI’s technical assistance in fragile states: Change in Challenging Contexts. Through this work, ODI aims to influence budget policy and technical assistance around the world.

The complete details and application process can be found through this link: https://jobs.odi.org.uk/VacancyInformation.aspx?VId=27236

Note that the current deadline to apply is July 26, 2017.

6/5/2017

Resident Advisor in Macrofiscal Analysis and Forecasting - Central Africa Technical Assistance Center (AFRITAC Central), based in Libreville, Gabon (Fiche de poste en français)

Posted by Public Financial Management Division II (M2), Fiscal Affairs Department, IMF

The Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD) of the IMF is looking for a qualified expert to fill a Public Financial Management (PFM) Resident Advisor position at the Central Africa Regional Technical Assistance Center (AFRITAC Central), based in Libreville, Gabon. The Advisor’s appointment term would be for a period of one year on a renewable basis for up to 4-5 years. The Advisor will provide technical assistance (TA) to the eight countries covered by AFRITAC Central, namely Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. 

Job # 1700629

2/3/17

Technical Assistance Advisors - Multiple Vacancies (Washington, DC)

The IMF’s Fiscal Affairs Department has been one of the world-leading sources of fiscal expertise for over 50 years. We research and analyze global fiscal developments; provide policy advice to IMF member countries; and provide timely, practical and tailored technical assistance to countries seeking to modernize their fiscal policies and institutions.In this context we are currently seeking highly-qualified experts with extensive experience to fill various contractual positions as Technical Assistance Advisors (TAA) for Public Financial Management (PFM), Tax Policy (TP), and Revenue Administration (RA).

Job # 1700166, 1700167, 1700168

1/11/17

Manager, SAI PMF - IDI (Oslo, Norway)

The SAI Performance Measurement Framework (SAI PMF) is an international framework for self, peer, or external assessment of a SAI’s performance against the International Standards of Supreme Audit Institutions (ISSAIs) and other established international good practices, thereby enabling the SAI to confidently engage internally and externally regarding its future. It has been developed under the auspices of the INTOSAI Working Group on the Value and Benefits of SAIs, with valuable support from the INTOSAI-Donor Cooperation. It is implemented through strategic governance lead by the INTOSAI Capacity Building Committee (CBC) and operational lead by the IDI. A SAI PMF Strategy has been endorsed by INCOSAI. A SAI PMF Independent Advisory Group consisting of INTOSAI, Donor and other stakeholder volunteers, will be established to act as an independent advisory mechanism to support the CBC and the IDI in their efforts to continually develop, and implement, the SAI PMF.

A SAI PMF unit is being established within IDI to take on IDI’s responsibility as operational lead. It focuses on the following three areas of the SAI PMF strategy: (1) Support of Assessment Quality and Global Monitoring (2) Facilitate SAI PMF Assessments and Use of Assessment Results (3) Independent Review.

 

Please find job description and application submission portal.

11/30/16

PFM Financial Management Advisor for Peru and Colombia (Lima, Peru)

The Fiscal Affairs Department of the International Monetary Fund is seeking an experienced public financial management (PFM) and macro-fiscal expert. The advisor will coordinate and deliver technical assistance (TA) to the ministries of finance of Peru and Colombia under a TA project financed by the Switzerland Economic Cooperation (SECO). The advisor will be based in Lima, Peru and the work will be shared ¾ in Peru and ¼ in Colombia, including being present in both countries.

She/he will support modernization of macro-fiscal forecasting, fiscal risk management, fiscal reporting, asset and liability management, budget planning and execution, and institutional capacity development.

Job # 1601043

11/22/16

Senior Economist, Public Investment Management (Maputo, Mozambique)

The Government of Mozambique is receiving technical assistance through a World Bank project for improving Public Investment and Fiscal Risk Management. This includes the development of tools and systems to improve the quality and impact of public investment projects through strengthening the preparation, screening, selection, monitoring and evaluation of public investments. In this context, MFM is seeking to recruit a Senior Economist to fill the position of Resident Advisor on Public Investment Management at the Mozambique Ministry of Economy and Finance. The senior resident advisor will provide technical assistance and will be based at the Ministry of Finance.

Job # 162628

11/2/16

Senior Program Officer (Washington, DC or Seattle, WA)

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is seeking a Senior Program Officer, Country Finance, on the Development Policy and Finance team.

The SPO will serve as a foundation leader on trends and policy in public finance in the developing world.  This includes issues of revenue mobilization, public financial management, and fiscal policy especially as relates to human development. The geographic focus of the role is Africa – especially but not exclusively Ethiopia and Nigeria – and India.   

Based in DC (preference) or our Seattle office, the SPO will possess a combination of technical experience in public finance with political savvy about how decisions are made in this space and an ambition for innovation and action. 

10/31/16

Macro-Fiscal and Fiscal Risk Management Advisor (Maputo, Mozambique)

The Fiscal Affairs Department of the International Monetary Fund is seeking an experienced macro-fiscal and fiscal risks management expert to provide technical assistance (TA) to the Mozambican the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) to support the creation of its macro-fiscal and fiscal risk management strategic unit, strengthen forecasting methodology, assess fiscal risks, and develop staff and institutional capacity. The advisor will need to liaise effectively with senior government officials, technical MEF staff, and other TA providers.

 

Requisition ID 1600964

8/15/16

Resident Macro-Fiscal Advisor (Phnom Penh, Cambodia)

The Fiscal Affairs Department of the International Monetary Fund is seeking an experienced Macro-fiscal expert to provide technical assistance (TA) to the Cambodian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) to support the modernization of its macro-fiscal office, strengthen forecasting methodology, and develop staff and institutional capacity. The advisor will need to liaise effectively with senior government officials, technical MEF staff, and other TA providers. The advisor will be appointed for an initial period of one year and work under the supervision of the Fiscal Affairs Department.

Requisition ID 1600737

8/11/16

Policy Specialist, Public Finance (New York, USA) 

UNICEF Headquarters in New York is looking for a Public Finance Specialist to join its Public Finance and Governance Team.

The purpose of the position is to support UNICEF country and regional offices in their efforts to leverage greater, more effective and equitable domestic public investments in children. This role will provide technical, knowledge management and staff capacity development support to UNICEF field engagements in the area of public finance for children (PF4C) across all sectors, with specific attention to the health programmatic context.

The complete details and application process can be found through this link: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=498454

Note that the deadline to apply is August 24, 2016.

8/8/16

Regional PFM Advisor for South Asia (New Delhi, India)

The Fiscal Affairs Department of the International Monetary Fund is seeking two experienced public financial management (PFM) experts for the IMF’s South Asia Training and Technical Assistance Center (SARTTAC) that will start its operations in early 2017. SARTTAC to be located in New Delhi, India will provide training and technical assistance support to six South Asian countries – Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. The advisors will coordinate and deliver technical assistance (TA) to ministries of finance and related institutions in these countries, including the sub-national level in India. They will support modernization of fiscal management, budget planning and execution, and institutional capacity development in these countries. The advisors will need to liaise effectively both with senior officials, technical staff, and other TA providers. The advisors will be appointed for and initial period of one year, with possible renewal for a maximum period of four years. They will work under the administrative control of the SARTTAC Director and technical supervision of the Fiscal Affairs Department.

Requisition ID 1600720

8/1/16

Regional PFM Advisor (Ebene, Mauritius)

Posted by Public Financial Management Division, Fiscal Affairs Department, IMF

The Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is seeking an experienced public financial management (PFM) expert for the Regional Technical Assistance Center in Southern Africa (AFRITAC South – AFS), located in Ebene, Mauritius. The Center provides technical assistance (TA) and training to Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is required.

Part of a small team, the advisor will coordinate and deliver TA on public financial management (PFM) matters to ministries of finance and related institutions in these countries, with a specific focus on Francophone and Lusophone countries. He/she will need to engage effectively both with senior officials, technical staff, and other TA providers.

Requisition ID 1600696

7/14/16

PFM Advisor for Jamaica (Kingston, Jamaica)

Posted by Public Financial Management Division, Fiscal Affairs Department, IMF

The Fiscal Affairs Department of the International Monetary Fund is seeking an experienced public financial management (PFM) expert to provide technical assistance (TA) to the Jamaican Ministry of Finance and related institutions to support the modernization of treasury management and institutional capacity development. The advisor will need to liaise effectively with senior government officials, technical staff, and other TA providers. The advisor will be appointed for and initial period of one year and work under the supervision of the Fiscal Affairs Department. The position is funded by the Government of Canada.

3/11/16

French-Speaking PFM Resident Advisor, (Libreville, Gabon)

Posted by Public Financial Management Division, Fiscal Affairs Department, IMF

The Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD) of the IMF is looking for a qualified expert to fill a Public Financial Management (PFM) Resident Advisor position at the Central Africa Regional Technical Assistance Center (AFRITAC Central), based in Libreville, Gabon. The Advisor’s appointment term, starting in July 2016, would be for a period of one year on a renewable basis for up to 4-5 years. The Advisor will provide technical assistance (TA) to the eight countries covered by AFRITAC Central, namely Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon. The Advisor’s work program will cover a wide range of PFM areas including: public accounting and its legal and regulatory framework; budget execution (including expenditure control and tracking, treasury operations, cash management, accounting, fiscal reporting, and financial management information system); and control and audit.

2/11/16

Program Officer, Asia (Washington, DC)

Posted by International Budget Partnership (IBP)

The International Budget Partnership (IBP) is looking for a Washington, DC based Program Officer, Asia.   This role will coordinate, monitor the implementation of the biennial Open Budget Survey (OBS) and conduct priority research on budget transparency for a subset of the countries covered by these OBI research undertakings, as assigned and agreed by the team. The Open Budget Survey is IBP’s flagship research program and offers the biennial measurement of transparency in over 100 countries globally. Job Announcement.