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Fiscal Risk Management Advisor based in the Caucasus and Central Asia Region (FAD)
Locations:
Georgia
Azerbaijan
Uzbekistan
Turkmenistan
Kyrgyz Republic
Tajikistan
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The IMF’s Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD) is recruiting an experienced expert to work as a fiscal risk management advisor.
The advisor will provide capacity development (CD) to IMF member countries to support ministries of finance in strengthening the management of fiscal risks from various sources, including macroeconomic volatility, state owned enterprises, government loan and guarantee schemes, subnational governments and natural disasters. Working closely with staff from IMF headquarters (HQ), the advisor will help countries:
- Identify the scale and sources of fiscal risks;
- Develop and tailor analytical tools and training materials, and build capacity within countries to assess the potential impacts of macroeconomic shocks on public finances and assess and quantify potential fiscal costs from contingent liabilities;
- Strengthen institutional arrangements for monitoring, approving, controlling, and managing contingent liabilities, including associated legal and regulatory frameworks;
- Enhance transparency and accountability through improved reporting and disclosure of fiscal risks; and
- Incorporate fiscal risks into debt management and medium-term fiscal frameworks.
The advisor will also contribute to analytical and research work related to fiscal risk management.
The application of FAD’s fiscal risk toolkit published on the Fiscal Risk Portal will be one of the major activities of the advisor. The advisor may also customize analytical tools to member countries’ needs and contribute to the development of new tools.
The advisor is expected to: (i) deliver technical assistance missions; (ii) organize and conduct training for country officials; (iii) draft technical reports and other necessary documentation associated with CD activities; (iv) contribute to headquarters-led CD activities; (v) working with HQ, develop guidance and tools; and (vi) coordinate with other CD providers and donors.
The advisor will be based at an IMF Office or government agency of one of the beneficiary countries in the Caucasus and Central Asia region, including Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The advisor may also contribute to CD activities in African countries, including Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, and Tunisia.
Qualifications
Applicants should have an advanced university degree or equivalent (at least at master’s level), preferably in economics, finance, or public administration and at least four years of relevant professional experience. Preference will be given to applicants with a minimum of 10 years of practical experience in a senior line or advisory position within a ministry of finance, international financial institution, development partners, or major consulting firm. It is highly desirable for applicants to have experience delivering capacity development, solid analytical skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and strong oral and written communication skills in English. The ability to work in Russian would be an advantage.
This vacancy is for a one-year contractual position which may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance and budget availability. Frequent travel to beneficiary countries is required.
The IMF is committed to achieving a diverse staff, including gender, nationality, culture and educational background.
Department:
FADM1 Fiscal Affairs Department Public Financial Management I
Hiring For:
A11, A12, A13, A14
The IMF is committed to achieving a diverse staff, including age, creed, culture, disability, educational background, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, nationality, race, religion and beliefs, and sexual orientation.
Resident Public Financial Management (PFM) Advisor based in Bogota, Colombia
The Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is seeking to fill the position of Public Financial Management (PFM) Advisor to assist in the implementation of PFM reforms in Colombia. The position is based in Bogota, Colombia.
This assignment is planned to start in September 2023.
The Advisor will be expected to provide capacity development assistance to the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit of Colombia (MHCP) in implementing PFM reforms, including:
- Priority-based budgeting, including green budgeting and budget markers.
- Public investment management.
- Integrated debt and cash management.
- Macro-fiscal frameworks.
- Monitoring and assessment of the implementation of broad PFM reforms.
The Advisor will work with the MHCP and be based in the Ministry. The work program will include: provision of technical advice and training; support to the implementation of Colombia’s PFM reforms; support to the capacity development work of FAD; and coordination with other capacity development providers working in the country.
The Advisor's appointment would be for an initial period of two years and may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance. The Advisor would report to FAD staff in Washington DC and coordinate their activities with the MHCP.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a university degree or equivalent in a relevant field (economics, public finance, public administration) and have extensive practical experience working in or with finance ministries. Preference will be given to applicants with a minimum of 15 years of practical experience in a senior line or advisory position within a ministry of finance or international financial institution. The successful candidate should have direct experience in delivering or implementing PFM reforms. Applicants should be proficient in Spanish (oral and written) and be able to work effectively in English. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal skills, and be able to transfer technical knowledge, build and maintain effective relationships with the national authorities and work collaboratively.
Qualified applicants who are not selected for this position may be considered for other short‑ or long-term capacity development assignments with FAD.
Department:
FADM2 Fiscal Affairs Department Public Financial Management II
Hiring For:
A11, A12, A13, A14
The IMF is committed to achieving a diverse staff, including age, creed, culture, disability, educational background, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, nationality, race, religion and beliefs, and sexual orientation.