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11/05/18
RESIDENT MACRO-FISCAL ADVISOR, BASED IN LUANDA, ANGOLA
Description
The Fiscal Affairs Department of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is seeking an experienced macro-fiscal expert to provide technical assistance (TA) to the Angolan Ministry of Finance to develop and implement a Medium-Term Fiscal Framework (MTFF).
The advisor will be based in Luanda, Angola, and work under the supervision of the Fiscal Affairs Department of the IMF. She/He will be appointed for an initial period of one year, renewable pending satisfactory performance review and continuation of the project. This position will be funded by a European Union project.
The advisor will assist the Angolan Ministry of Finance to develop macro-fiscal forecasts and budgetary projections for the MTFF. She/he will work closely with senior government officials and technical staff of the Ministry of Finance and liaise with related agencies, and other TA providers.
Qualifications
Applicants should have a relevant university degree or equivalent in economics.
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate her/his experience and skills in macro-fiscal forecasting and MTFF. This includes: (1) knowledge and experience within a ministry of finance, central bank, independent fiscal institution or international institution on macro-fiscal forecasting techniques, macro-fiscal linkages, simulation of the fiscal impact of new policy measures, and sensitivity and scenario analyses; (2) experience with MTFF reporting and related institutional framework; (3) basic quantitative skills and familiarity with Excel-based models; and (4) experience with capital and maintenance spending projections. It would be highly desirable to demonstrate knowledge of macro-fiscal implications in developing and resource-rich countries, familiarity with the IMF’s work on financial programming and fiscal risks assessment, and broader public financial management expertise.
Applicants should be proficient in Portuguese (oral and written) and be able to work effectively in English.
Applicants should have strong interpersonal and communication skills. This position requires the ability to work as part of a team, to train country officials, to maintain effective and cooperative relations with the authorities and donors, and to handle sensitive issues with discretion.
Preference will be given to candidates who have a minimum of ten years of practical experience in a senior or advisory position within a ministry of finance or central bank, preferably in macro-fiscal functions; and who have actively managed, or participated in, the delivery of technical assistance and capacity building programs.
TO APPLY:
Link to Apply - Please put “Resident Macro-fiscal Advisor Angola” in the keywords field.
10/12/18
OBI PROGRAM OFFICER
Do you care about creating a better world, one in which the poor and marginalized have a voice and are empowered to change the status quo? If so, we have the perfect position for you:
The International Budget Partnership (IBP) is currently seeking a Program Officer to join our team. The Program Officer will work with the Open Budget Initiative (OBI) team within IBP’s Policy and Advocacy pillar. As a Program Officer on the OBI team, you will be part of the team responsible for implementing IBP’s flagship research product, the Open Budget Survey. The OBI Program Officer will manage and coordinate the implementation of the biennial Open Budget Survey (OBS) in a subset of the 115 countries assessed in the OBS. This role involves a dynamic mix of research, technical assistance, and advocacy activities.
The Open Budget Survey is the only objective, comparative, and regular worldwide measure of budget transparency. The OBS assess the three components of a budget accountability system: public availability of budget information; opportunities for the public to participate in the budget process; and the role and effectiveness of formal oversight institutions. These components are assessed through a questionnaire of 145 scored indicators that are completed by independent budget experts and reviewed by an anonymous peer reviewer and the national government. The survey is used by activists, donors, and international institutions to understand and influence national budget processes.
Why you should be part of our team:
IBP is the global leader working with people and governments to make public budgets transparent and inclusive. We strive to reduce poverty, improve governance, and ensure human rights. For more than 20 years, and with support from the Open Societies, Ford and Gates Foundations, private individuals, and the UK’s Department for International Development, we work with social movements and grassroots organizations, a wide range of networks, and expert researchers to give civil society a voice and inspire action. With democracies around the world under threat, we are at a pivotal moment and need champions for transparency and accountability. Get to know us better.
What you’ll do:
- Manage and coordinate the implementation of the Open Budget Survey in a subset of countries covered by the Open Budget Survey, as assigned and agreed by the team
- Review draft questionnaires for consistency within each survey country and across all survey countries
- Closely monitor and report on the progress of implementation of the OBS in assigned countries to the OBS Supervisor
- Provide technical assistance and support to research partners in assigned countries
- Manage relationships with partners in assigned countries, including supporting research partners in their engagements with key stakeholders from civil society, government, and multilateral institutions
- Represent IBP in meetings and conferences in assigned countries/region
- Participate in developing the program strategy and priority activities of the Policy and Advocacy pillar
- Collaborate with other IBP colleagues for other priority activities under the Policy and Advocacy pillar, including piloting participation practices, enhancing budget oversight, promoting budget credibility, and supporting the expanded use of budget information
- Participate and present at IBP Staff and OBI Meetings
- Coordinate closely with the IBP administrative team for all administrative and logistical needs
Who you are:
EDUCATION
- Master’s degree in economics, public policy, or equivalent field, required
EXPERIENCE
- At least two to five years of experience with public financial management in a variety of country contexts, including in developing countries, or a related development field
- At least two to five years of experience conducting and documenting results of social science research, preferably multi-year, multi-country collaborative research projects undertaken by civil society organizations
- At least two to five years of experience giving public presentations, and contributing to and delivering training for research partners, desirable
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Strong written and verbal communication skills: ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, partners, consultants and representatives of government and other multilateral organizations
- Strong analytical, quantitative and qualitative research skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in and contribute to a culture of collaboration and teamwork in a diverse work environment
- Demonstrates a high-level of organization; a strong ability to prioritize tasks to meet multiple deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office package required; proficiency with statistical analysis using STATA or other similar package, desirable
- Proficiency in English, required; fluency in French, Spanish, Arabic or Russian, desirable
ATTRIBUTES
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to and passion for IBP’s mission
- Highly flexible and adaptable to shifting environments and works well under pressure
- Motivated to learn and willing to contribute to learning initiatives
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- International travel may be extensive at times.
- The position supports occasional event or publication preparation which may require lifting or moving of items that weigh up to 30 lbs.
TO APPLY:
Send a cover application letter and resume by email to applications@internationalbudget.org. Please put “OBI Program Officer” in the subject area. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT (TEMPORARY)
Do you care about creating a better world, one in which the poor and marginalized have a voice and are empowered to change the status quo? If so, we have the perfect position for you:
The International Budget Partnership (IBP) is currently seeking a Research Assistant (Temporary) to join our team. The OBI Research Assistant will work with the Open Budget Initiative (OBI) team within IBP’s Policy and Advocacy pillar. This is a fixed-term, temporary position running from January 2019 through May 2020. As a Research Assistant on the OBI team, you will be part of the team responsible for implementing IBP’s flagship research product, the Open Budget Survey (OBS). The OBI Research Assistant will support the OBI team on the implementation of the biennial OBS.
The Open Budget Survey is the only objective, comparative, and regular worldwide measure of budget transparency. The OBS assess the three components of a budget accountability system: public availability of budget information; opportunities for the public to participate in the budget process; and the role and effectiveness of formal oversight institutions. These components are assessed through a questionnaire of 145 scored indicators that are completed by independent budget experts and reviewed by an anonymous peer reviewer and the national government. The survey is used by activists, donors, and international institutions to understand and influence national budget processes.
Why you should be part of our team:
IBP is the global leader working with people and governments to make public budgets transparent and inclusive. We strive to reduce poverty, improve governance, and ensure human rights. For more than 20 years, and with support from the Open Societies, Ford and Gates Foundations, private individuals, and the UK’s Department for International Development, we work with social movements and grassroots organizations, a wide range of networks, and expert researchers to give civil society a voice and inspire action. With democracies around the world under threat, we are at a pivotal moment and need champions for transparency and accountability. Get to know us better.
What you’ll do:
- Perform over-all support functions for the OBS research team, including:
- Collecting, analyzing and fact-checking of government budget data;
- Providing support to research partners to help them fulfill their requirements under the OBS project;
- Identifying and following up with OBS peer and government reviewers;
- Inputting information from researchers, peer, and government reviewers into the online platform used to collect the survey data;
- Completing consistency checks and editing final versions of country summaries for the website;
- Drafting and fact-checking country summaries;
- Drafting and proofreading project correspondence; and
- Maintaining project files and the project deadline tracking system
- Support the preparation of reports and analyses on budget transparency for governments, international donors, and civil society organizations – including conducting background research, creating tables and graphs, and proofreading
- Support OBI program events and trainings in methodology and dissemination
- Participate and present at IBP Staff and OBI Meetings
- Assist with contract and payment paperwork, as needed
Who you are:
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, international affairs, political science, or public policy, required; Master’s degree in similar disciplines, desirable
EXPERIENCE
- Experience working with civil society, government or academia on budget issues is a plus
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office package required
- Proficiency with STATA or other software, desirable
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Demonstrates a high level of organization; a strong ability to prioritize tasks to meet multiple deadlines
- Quick turnaround research skills
- High level attention to detail, accuracy, quality and timeliness
- Proficiency in English, required; Proficiency in French or Spanish, desirable
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in and contribute to a culture of collaboration and teamwork in a diverse work environment
ATTRIBUTES
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to and passion for IBP’s mission
- Highly flexible and adaptable to shifting environments and works well under pressure
- Motivated to learn and willing to contribute to learning initiatives
- Creative thinker who fosters constructive dialogues with colleagues and partners
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Duties are generally carried out in a normal business office environment – i.e., working at a computer while sitting at a desk for extended periods of time
- The position supports occasional event or publication preparation which may require lifting or moving of items that weigh up to 30 lbs.
LOCATION
- Position is based in our DC Headquarters
- We will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position
TO APPLY:
Send a cover application letter and resume by email to applications@internationalbudget.org. Please put “Research Assistant (Temporary)” in the subject area. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT, QUANTITATIVE
Do you care about creating a better world, one in which the poor and marginalized have a voice and are empowered to change the status quo? If so, we have the perfect position for you:
The International Budget Partnership (IBP) is currently seeking a Research Assistant, Quantitative to join our team. The OBI Quantitative Research Assistant will work with the Open Budget Initiative (OBI) team within IBP’s Policy and Advocacy pillar. As a Research Assistant on the OBI team, you will be part of the team responsible for implementing IBP’s flagship research product, the Open Budget Survey (OBS). The OBI Research Assistant, Quantitative will support the OBI team on the implementation of the biennial OBS. Importantly, the OBI Research Assistant, Quantitative will also be responsible for managing the Open Budget Survey dataset and responding to the team’s data analysis needs.
The Open Budget Survey is the only objective, comparative, and regular worldwide measure of budget transparency. The OBS assess the three components of a budget accountability system: public availability of budget information; opportunities for the public to participate in the budget process; and the role and effectiveness of formal oversight institutions. These components are assessed through a questionnaire of 145 scored indicators that are completed by independent budget experts and reviewed by an anonymous peer reviewer and the national government. The survey is used by activists, donors, and international institutions to understand and influence national budget processes.
Why you should be part of our team:
IBP is the global leader working with people and governments to make public budgets transparent and inclusive. We strive to reduce poverty, improve governance, and ensure human rights. For more than 20 years, and with support from the Open Societies, Ford and Gates Foundations, private individuals, and the UK’s Department for International Development, we work with social movements and grassroots organizations, a wide range of networks, and expert researchers to give civil society a voice and inspire action. With democracies around the world under threat, we are at a pivotal moment and need champions for transparency and accountability. Get to know us better.
What you’ll do:
- Contribute significantly to the production of the Open Budget Survey report, including:
- Conducting quantitative analysis of data
- Collecting, categorizing, documenting, and cleaning primary data and secondary data from various sources
- Manage the Open Budget Survey dataset
- Support the OBI team’s data needs, including quantitative analysis of internal and external data sets
- Perform over-all support functions for the OBS research team, including:
- Collecting, analyzing and fact-checking of government budget data;
- Providing support to research partners to help them fulfill their requirements under the OBS project;
- Identifying and following up with OBS peer and government reviewers;
- Inputting information from researchers, peer, and government reviewers into the online platform used to collect the survey data;
- Completing consistency checks and editing final versions of country summaries for the website;
- Drafting and fact-checking country summaries;
- Drafting and proofreading project correspondence; and
- Maintaining project files and the project deadline tracking system
- Support the preparation of reports and analyses on budget transparency for governments, international donors, and civil society organizations – including conducting background research, creating tables and graphs, and proofreading
- Support OBI program events and trainings in methodology and dissemination
- Participate and present at IBP Staff and OBI Meetings
- Assist with contract and payment paperwork, as needed
Who you are:
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, international affairs, political science, or public policy, required; Master’s degree in similar disciplines, desirable
EXPERIENCE
- Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis, preferably in public finance, social sciences or related areas
- Experience working with civil society, government or academia on budget issues is a plus
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office package required
- Proficiency with STATA or other software required
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Demonstrates a high level of organization; a strong ability to prioritize tasks to meet multiple deadlines
- Quick turnaround research skills
- High level attention to detail, accuracy, quality and timeliness
- Proficiency in English, required; Proficiency in French or Spanish, desirable
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive in and contribute to a culture of collaboration and teamwork in a diverse work environment
ATTRIBUTES
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to and passion for IBP’s mission
- Highly flexible and adaptable to shifting environments and works well under pressure
- Motivated to learn and willing to contribute to learning initiatives
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Duties are generally carried out in a normal business office environment – i.e., working at a computer while sitting at a desk for extended periods of time
- The position supports occasional event or publication preparation which may require lifting or moving of items that weigh up to 30 lbs.
LOCATION
- Position is based in our DC Headquarters
- We will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position
TO APPLY:
Send a cover application letter and resume by email to applications@internationalbudget.org. Please put “Research Assistant, Quantitative” in the subject area. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
RESEARCH ANALYST (TEMPORARY)
Team: Policy/Research
Reports to: Head of Research
Location: Washington D.C., USA
Status: Exempt, Full-time
Travel: Minimal
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JOB OVERVIEW
The Research Analyst will support the Research Unit within IBP’s Policy and Advocacy pillar. This is a fixed-term, temporary position running from October 2018 through December 2019. The RA position will participate in a variety of different projects of varying intensity. Some of these projects will be exclusive to the Research Unit, while others may involve coordination with other parts of the Policy and Advocacy team and the broader organization. The research will involve a mix of qualitative and quantitative analysis, and a mix of desk work and collection of new information through contacts with civil society and other partner institutions.
Among the topics that the RA will contribute to between now and the end of 2019 are the following:
- Understanding legislative amendments to the budget
- Analysis of Open Budget Survey (OBS) data
- Review of public participation in budgeting
- Assessing quality of information in budgets, starting with performance information
- Research related to sector budget analysis and IBP’s new tax initiative
- Research emerging from country offices or related to joint partner initiatives
- Research emerging from IBP equity and justice work
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Work with the Head of Research to conceptualize research projects on the topics listed above and others, and implement research studies through collection of data, analysis of datasets, and drafting of policy briefs. This will include among other areas:
- Collect and analyze data from approximately 50 countries on legislative amendments in order to assess the nature and scope of legislative amendment practices. Correlate these findings with information in the OBS.
- Analyze OBS data from different perspectives for different audiences, and investigate further the correlates of performance over time
- Conduct literature review on participatory democratic practices and those specific to budgeting to identify challenges and successes
- Collect and analyze data on nonfinancial performance in coordination with related projects (such as the World Health Organization project on health budgets, and IBP’s own sector budget projects)
- Respond to research requests emerging from the Senior Research Fellow, and other initiatives and teams within IBP, including country offices, Training, Technical Assistance and Networking, sector budget analysis and the new tax initiative.
- Working closely with the Head of Research and Senior Research Fellow, draft reports and papers emerging from Research Unit analysis.
- Work with the Communications team and colleagues in Policy and Advocacy to disseminate findings from the research generated by the Research Unit.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supports other related research projects as needed
- Supports the Head of Research to define and implement the research agenda, as well as all other tasks that fall to the Research Unit
- Participates and presents at IBP Staff and Research Meetings
- Provides support to organization-wide initiatives as needed
EDUCATION
- Master’s degree, or equivalent experience in a relevant field, preferred
SKILLS
- Ability to read, interpret and analyze national government budget documents, including executive budget documents, legislative reports, and audit reports
- Ability to use statistical software to carry out quantitative analysis
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; high-level ability to communicate effectively with partners, colleagues, consultants, and representatives of government and other multilateral organizations
- Demonstrates a high level of organization; a strong ability to prioritize tasks to meet multiple deadlines
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while maintaining regular and frequent communication with other colleagues geographically dispersed
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office package, required
- Proficiency with STATA or other statistical software, required
- Proficiency in English, required; Proficiency in French and other languages, desirable
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the sensitivity for building relationships and alliances across different groups, and the ability to thrive in and contribute to a culture of collaboration and teamwork in a diverse work environment.
ATTRIBUTES
- Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a commitment to and passion for IBP’s mission
- Highly flexible and adaptable to shifting environments and works very well under pressure
- Motivated to learn and willing to contribute to learning initiatives
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Duties are generally carried out in a normal business office environment – i.e., working at a computer while sitting at a desk for extended periods of time
TO APPLY
Send a cover application letter and resume by email to applications@internationalbudget.org. Please put “Research Analyst” in the subject area. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
10/03/18
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Developing a standard chart of accounts (SCoA) that will facilitate consistent fiscal reporting throughout the fiscal cycle (including classifications in the budget, financial accounts and various statistical and internal reports);
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Support developing a credible medium-term budget framework.The advisor will provide technical advice on determining classification needs of individual units as well as consolidated general government reporting needs—these classifications should be based on the harmonized reporting needs of internationally accepted accounting practices, statistical manuals and guides such as ESA 2010 and GFSM 2014, and internal reporting requirements such as those required by law and or management practices. The advisor will provide technical, organizational and capacity building advice, prepare technical manuals, and support planning of SCoA implementation in IT-systems, at unit level, and other consolidated management and statistical reports. The advisor will also advice on using the classifications in the consolidated financial statements, statistical, and management reports, and will develop these reforms in close coordination with FAD. In addition, the advisor will provide support to the technical assistance work of FAD, in particular with developing medium-term budget frameworks, as needed, and will ensure coordination with other technical assistance providers working in the country.
Applicants should possess:
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A university degree or equivalent qualification relevant to the above duties professional work;
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Strong oral and written communication skills (including electronic media);
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Experienced in developing a standard chart of accounts that are harmonized with accounting, statistical and management reporting needs;
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Experienced in designing and conducting training courses and workshops;
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Have well developed analytical and research skills;
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Full proficiency in English; and
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Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, maintain effective and cooperative relations with the national authorities as well as donors, and handle sensitive issues with discretion in a multicultural environment.
Preference will be given to candidates from the region who have had extensive, relevant experience in a senior line or advisory position within a ministry of finance or a related budgetary institution; have experience in PFM reforms and capacity building, working with donor organizations, in one or more of the PFM fields noted above; and have knowledge of the PFM issues and challenges in the regional context.
Link to apply
Resident Public Financial Management Advisor, Greece (Job Number:1800700)
Description
The Fiscal Affairs Department of the International Monetary Fund is seeking an experienced public financial management (PFM) expert for a position of resident advisor in Athens, Greece. The advisor will be based in the General Accounting Office of the Ministry of Finance.
The Greek government has embarked on multi-year reforms to accounting and cash management for the central administration and general government.
The initial focus of the position will be on:
- Supporting the implementation of a new chart of accounts and budget classification (CoA) in the central administration, and resultant revisions to the fiscal reporting framework, and
- Setting up cash forecasting and advising on cash management for central and general government,
In parallel, the advisor will support the authorities in preparing for later reform stages, which include
- CoA: Completion of the reforms to the CoA in the central administration, and validation and roll-out of a unified CoA to all general government entities;
- Accounting in the central administration: Complete and timely in-year accounting data on a cash basis, followed by preparation for and eventual transition to accrual basis accounting;
- Accounting in general government: Preparation of accounting standards and policies for accrual basis accounting, and guidance on their introduction;
- Fiscal reporting for the central administration and general government: Revisions to the fiscal reporting framework to reflect the new CoA and accounting policies, ensuring alignment with international statistical standards and guidelines and a consistent chain of reports between the medium-term fiscal strategy, budgets, budget execution reports and accounts; and
- Cash management: Streamlining of bank accounts, shifting from cash pooling to a tightly linked Treasury Single Account for the central administration, and bringing central and general government entities into the TSA.
The position will require coordination with and providing support for other technical assistance inputs, including FAD headquarters missions, short-term experts, and assistance provided by the IMF’s Statistics department. Ability to monitor and provide first-line advice on other PFM topics including budget execution processes and budgeting including performance-based budgeting would be a bonus.
The initial appointment would be for a period of one year. It is renewable, subject to satisfactory performance, and it is expected that the advisor would spend at least two years in the position, provided financing is available. She/he will report for day-to-day work to the General Secretary of the General Accounting Office, and be backstopped by the Fiscal Affairs Department.
Qualifications
Applicants should possess:
- A relevant University degree or equivalent (at least at master’s level), preferably in economics, finance or accounting.
- Solid qualifications in accounting, preferably in public accounting;
- Knowledge of EU statistical reporting standards;
- Preferably a minimum of 10 years of practical experience in accounting or fiscal reporting reforms and/ or a senior line or advisory position within a ministry of finance, treasury, related budgetary institution or international institution;
- Experience with designing and implementing accounting, fiscal reporting, cash management or budget execution reforms at the national level; and
- Experience with government financial management information systems, treasury IT systems, or debt management systems.
Additional desirable experiences include:
- Developing, organizing and conducting training courses and workshops;
- Experience with performance-based budgeting;
- Reforming the legislative framework for budgeting, treasury, debt and fiscal management; and
- Internal control and internal audit.
Applicants should have strong interpersonal skill and be proficient in English. They should be able to communicate well orally, in writing and in electronic media; work in a team; maintain effective and cooperative relations with national authorities, other technical assistance providers and stakeholder at a senior level; and handle sensitive issues with discretion in a multicultural environment.
Qualified candidates, not selected for this position, may be considered for short-term assignments or other resident advisor positions.
09/28/2018
UN Women
UN Women are looking for a gender equality consultant for the Gender Impact Investment and Innovative Financing in the Framework of the Win-Win Project. The consultant will be based in Panama in UN Women’s office of the Americas and the Caribbean. Applications may be submitted until the 6th of October through the link https://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=81221
Economist/Senior Economist (FAD/M1) (Job Number: 1800702)
- This vacancy shall be filled by a 3-year Term appointment in accordance with the Fund’s new employment rules taking effect on May 1, 2015.
Description
The Fiscal Affairs Department of the International Monetary Fund is looking for qualified candidates to fill one or more Economist/Senior Economist positions in its Public Financial Management 1 Division (M1), which covers European, Anglophone African, and Middle East and Central Asian countries. The successful candidate will have public financial management (PFM) expertise, including hands-on experience of PFM practices and reforms in countries at all income levels in one or more of the following areas:
- Public investment management, with a track record of delivering major infrastructure projects.
- Budget preparation, such as medium-term fiscal and budget frameworks, and performance budgeting;
- Budget execution, including budget execution procedures, expenditure controls, internal controls, and government financial management information systems;
- Fiscal reporting, including Government Finance Statistics.
- Accounting reforms, such as charts of accounts, transition from cash to accrual-based accounting, and harmonization of budget classification and accounting systems;
- Oversight of state-owned corporations.
The candidate(s) will be expected to participate in technical assistance diagnostic and review missions, training events, and workshops in a wide range of countries, as well as represent the department in international fora related to PFM. The successful candidate will also be required to backstop PFM experts assigned to member countries and regional technical assistance centers, to support the division in research and analytical work, and to assist in the development of PFM technical notes. He/she may be asked to participate in area department missions, as appropriate.
Qualifications
Educational development including and/or supplemented by work experience, typically acquired through the completion of considerable graduate work in economics, is required.
In addition, given the specialized nature of the division's work, it is essential that applicants have considerable first-hand knowledge of PFM practices in different countries, and preferably experience of reforming PFM systems and processes. It is also an advantage for applicants to have sound working knowledge of IMF policies and processes and experience delivering technical assistance in the PFM area to a wide range of countries.
The IMF is committed to achieving a diverse staff, including gender, nationality, culture and educational background.
Regional PFM Advisor, South Asia Regional Training and Technical Assistance Centre (SARTTAC)
Job Number: 1800716
Advertising Department: Fiscal Affairs Department
Organization: Public Financial Management II
Description
The Fiscal Affairs Department of the International Monetary Fund is seeking an experienced public financial management (PFM) expert for the position of PFM advisor at the South Asia Regional Training and Technical Assistance Centre (SARTTAC), based in Delhi, India. SARTTAC provides training and technical assistance support to six South Asian countries – Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
The advisor will coordinate and deliver training and technical assistance (TA) to ministries of finance and related institutions in these countries, including the sub-national level in India. (S)he will support modernization of fiscal management, budget planning and execution, and institutional capacity development in these countries. The advisor will need to liaise effectively both with senior officials, technical staff, and other TA providers. The advisor will be appointed initially for up to two years, subject to further renewal, and will work under the administrative control of the SARTTAC Director and technical supervision of the Fiscal Affairs Department.
Qualifications
Applicants should have a relevant University degree or equivalent (at least at master’s level), preferably in economics, finance or accounting. 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, treasury or a related budgetary institution or an international development or financial institution. Rich international experience gathered from working in a range of countries would be highly desirable. The successful candidate should have experience of designing and implementing PFM reforms at the national level in one or more of the subject areas mentioned below:
- Budget execution, including government accounting and financial reporting;
- Internal controls and internal audit;
- Treasury systems, and cash and debt management;
- Legislative framework for budgeting, treasury, debt and fiscal management;
- Government financial management information systems
Applicants should be proficient in English; have strong oral and written communication skills (including electronic media); have excellent interpersonal skills; and have the ability to work as part of a team, including working closely with SARTTAC’s other PFM advisor, and its GFS and macro-fiscal experts. The advisor is expected to maintain effective and cooperative relations with national authorities and donors at a senior level, and to handle sensitive issues with discretion in a multicultural environment. Experience in developing, organizing and conducting training courses and workshops would be desirable. A willingness to travel extensively will be necessary. Knowledge of PFM systems and reforms in the region and a thorough understanding of IMF TA strategies and practices will be highly desirable.
The IMF is committed to achieving a diverse staff, including gender, nationality, culture and educational background.
08/30/2018
The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) Consultative Advisory Group (CAG) launched a call for IPSASB nominations (http://www.ipsasb.org/public-sector/cagnom). In its most recent meeting, the Public Oversight Committee (PIC), the oversight body for the IPSASB, recommended building up a pipeline of candidates that meet gender and regional diversity criteria and sequencing members’ renewal in order to insure balance between experienced and new members going forward. Nominations for 2019 membership of the CAG will be important to achieve this objective.
08/20/2018
The ad for a position for PFM resident advisor in Ukraine has just been posted in JobLink. We encourage you to look at it and make any suitable candidates aware of this posting. The position will close on Sep 12.
04/13/2018
The Fiscal Affairs Department of the International Monetary Fund is looking for a qualified candidate to fill one or more Economist/Senior Economist vacancies in its Public Financial Management 2 Division (M2). M2 covers non-Anglophone Africa, the Western Hemisphere, and Asia and Pacific countries.
The successful candidate will be expected to participate in technical assistance diagnostic and review missions in countries, conduct training and workshops, and advise on and develop reform plans in one or more of the following public financial management (PFM) areas:
- medium-term fiscal and budget frameworks;
- budget preparation, approval, and execution procedures;
- budget classification, fiscal reporting, and accounting systems;
- treasury single account, cash and debt management;
- internal control and external audit;
- fiscal risks; and
- fiscal transparency and public investment management.
The successful candidate will also be required to backstop PFM experts assigned to member countries and regional technical assistance centers, to conduct research and analytical work, and to assist in the development of PFM technical notes.
The complete details and application process can be found here.
Job# 1800270
02/14/2018
The “Procurement, Infrastructure and Knowledge Management Capacity Development Programme” is aimed at supporting the South African National Treasury (NT) in implementing the government’s Capacity Development Strategy (CDS) for Public Financial Management (PFM). SECO’s support will contribute to the following areas: (i) supply chain management ; (ii) infrastructure management; and (iii) the cross-cutting theme of knowledge management and peer-learning.
The Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) is inviting interested parties to submit bids as an Implementing Agency for this programme. SECO is the Swiss Confederation’s Competence Centre for all core issues relating to economic policy (www.seco-cooperation.admin.ch).
Please find below the link and instruction to access the specific tender documentation on SIMAP, the electronic platform of public procurement of the Swiss government:
- LINK: https://www.simap.ch/shabforms/COMMON/search/searchForm.jsf
- Enter into search field “Key words”: Procurement, Infrastructure and Knowledge Management Capacity Development Programme in South Africa Period 2018-2023
02/02/2018
Job# 1800045
02/02/2018
Job# 1800047
02/02/2018
Head of PEFA Secretariat (Washington, DC)
The Head of the PEFA Secretariat will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the PEFA program activities and resources and of the Secretariat, and serve as a primary source of knowledge and advice to the PEFA partners about the oversight and management of the PEFA framework. This is a leadership position. The Head of Secretariat is an ex-officio, non-voting member of and secretary to the Steering Committee. S/he prepares and presents on all issues concerning planning and implementation of the program for Steering Committee discussion and decision.
Between meetings of the Steering Committee, the Head of Secretariat liaises regularly and on an 'as needed' basis with the PEFA partners.
The Head of Secretariat is accountable to the World Bank's Practice Manager for the Governance Global Practice’s Governance Systems, Standards and Codes (GGOSC) Unit on all issues concerning administration of the program, including issues concerning relationships between the PEFA Secretariat and the World Bank.
The complete details and application process can be found here.
Job# 180189
12/14/2017
Deputy Division Chief - Public Financial Management 2 Division (Washington, DC)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is seeking an experienced public financial management (PFM) expert to fill a supervisory position (Deputy Division Chief) in one of the two Public Financial Management Divisions of the Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD) at the IMF Headquarters in Washington, DC.
The Public Financial Management Division 2 (M2) is responsible for providing advice and technical assistance to IMF member countries in non-English speaking Africa, Asia and the Pacific, and the Western Hemisphere and for undertaking policy research in a broad range of PFM issues, including: (1) the PFM legal, institutional, and regulatory framework (including fiscal rules, organic budget laws, organization of ministries of finance, and independent fiscal agencies); (2) budget preparation (including fiscal forecasting, budget classification, medium-term budgetary frameworks, and performance-oriented budgeting; (3) budget execution (including expenditure control, treasury operations, government banking arrangements, and cash and debt management); and fiscal accounting and reporting (including government finance accounting, chart of accounts, financial management information systems, in-year reporting, annual financial statements, and audit). Other fields of work include fiscal transparency, public investment management; assessment and management of fiscal risks; and inter-governmental fiscal relations.
The successful candidate is expected to take the lead in the division’s PFM agenda in Latin America and Spanish and Portuguese speaking Africa under the Division Chief’s supervision. The selected candidate will work alongside the other Deputy Division Chief to assist the Division Chief in managing all activities of the division, including running the division in his/her absence and supervising a multicultural group of about 26 headquarters-based staff and 25 technical assistance advisors stationed in IMF member countries across Africa, Asia and the Pacific, and Latin and Central America. The selected candidate will also contribute to developing the department’s strategic thinking in the areas of his/her expertise, lead complex technical assistance missions, and liaise with the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, and other agencies that provide support for public financial management reforms. In addition, the selected candidate will cooperate with other divisions of the Fiscal Affairs Department, particularly with colleagues in the second Public Financial Management Division, which is responsible for member countries in Anglophone Africa, Europe, and Middle East and Central Asia.
The complete details and application process can be found through this link: https://imf.taleo.net/careersection/imf_external/moresearch.ftl?lang=en
Job# 1701243
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