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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.
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01/11/2019
Advisor to the Revenue and Tax Policy Division, Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Liberia
Overview: The role will involve developing partnerships and working effectively with ministers, analysts and policymakers to strengthen the Revenue and Tax Policy Division’s (RTPD) capabilities to design and implement effective tax policies that support domestic resource mobilisation and the Government of Liberia’s (GoL) pro-poor policy agenda.
Location: Monrovia, Liberia
Salary: competitive
Contract: fixed-term full time
Application deadline: COB 21 January
Application process: Interested candidates should submit a CV and a (maximum) 2-page covering letter outlining how your qualifications, competencies, and experience match those outlined above to Cristian Ciobanu (c.ciobanu@odi.org.uk)
Resident Advisor for Budget Strengthening in Mali
Overview: The role will involve helping set up a Budget Strengthening Initiative (BSI) in Mali (through a BSI inception project) to support the Ministry of Budget and other Ministries in different aspects of budgeting. The resident advisor will work in close collaboration with a small team of non-resident experts and a local consultant to explore options for providing longer-term technical support and capacity building to strengthen the budget process.
Location: Bamako, Mali
Salary: competitive
Contract: fixed-term full time for +/- 5 months
Application deadline: COB 31 January
Application process: Interested candidates should submit a CV and a (maximum) 2-page covering letter outlining how your qualifications, competencies, and experience match those outlined above to Cristian Ciobanu (c.ciobanu@odi.org.uk)
12/21/2018
Regional Public Financial Management Advisor for AFRITAC South, based in CyberCity Ébène, Mauritius
Description
The Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD) of the IMF is seeking a well-qualified expert to fill a Regional Public Financial Management (PFM) Advisor position at the IMF’s Regional Technical Assistance Center for Southern Africa (AFRITAC South), based in Mauritius.
AFRITAC South provides Capacity Development (CD) support in core macroeconomic and financial management areas to the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The regional PFM advisor will coordinate and deliver PFM CD support to ministries of finance and related institutions in these countries as part of a small team at AFRITAC South working closely with staff from IMF headquarters. In doing so, s/he will engage with senior officials and technical staff, as well as with other CD providers in these countries.
The PFM advisor will also support the center coordinator in developing and implementing the AFRITAC South PFM work plan in close consultation with FAD; participate in headquarters-led CD activities; hire and supervise short-term PFM experts; and deliver CD events such as regional workshops and seminars.
The Advisor’s work program will cover a wide range of PFM areas including: PFM legal and regulatory frameworks, budget formulation, budget execution, treasury operations and cash management, public accounting and fiscal reporting, financial management information systems, and internal control and audit. S/he will be preferably assigned to non-anglophone countries.
The advisor is expected to be appointed for an initial period of one year, and on a renewable basis up to four years subject to satisfactory performance. S/he will work under the general administrative direction of the center coordinator while on PFM technical and substantive issues, s/he will work under the supervision of FAD staff in Washington D.C.
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 10 years of practical experience in a senior line or advisory position within a ministry of finance, international financial institution, development partners, or a major consulting firm.
The successful candidate would have broad experience of supporting the implementation of PFM reforms, strong English oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to maintain effective and cooperative relations with national authorities and donors at a senior level, and a willingness to travel extensively. Experience in organizing and conducting training courses and workshops would be desirable. Experience in delivering CD support in developing countries, and work experience in the Southern Africa region, would also be an advantage. Full proficiency in either French or Portuguese is a requirement.
Candidates not selected for this position may be considered for regional advisor positions in other regions or for FAD short-term expert assignments.
The IMF is committed to achieving a diverse staff, including gender, nationality, culture and educational background.
Link to apply
Regional Public Financial Management Advisor for AFRITAC West 2, based in Accra, Ghana
Description
The Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is seeking an experienced Public Financial Management (PFM) expert for the West Africa Regional Technical Assistance Center 2 (AFRITAC West 2), located in Accra, Ghana. AFRITAC West 2 provides capacity building (CD) support to Cape Verde, the Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. The successful candidate will help strengthen public financial management in these countries by assisting with PFM reform implementation, particularly in the areas of macro-fiscal frameworks, budget formulation, public investment management, fiscal risks management, and fiscal transparency.
Part of a small team, and working closely with staff from IMF headquarters, the regional PFM advisor will coordinate and deliver PFM CD support to ministries of finance and related institutions in these countries. In doing so, s/he will engage with senior officials and technical staff, as well as with other CD providers. The PFM advisor will also support the center coordinator in developing and implementing the AFRITAC West 2 PFM work plan in close consultation with FAD; participate in headquarters-led CD activities; hire and supervise short-term PFM experts; and deliver training events such as regional workshops and seminars.
The advisor is expected to be appointed for an initial period of one year, on a renewable basis of up to four years. S/he will work under the general administrative direction of the center coordinator, while on technical supervision and substantive issues s/he will report to FAD staff in Washington D.C.
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 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.
The successful candidate would have broad experience of supporting the implementation of PFM reforms, strong English oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to maintain effective and cooperative relations with national authorities and donors at a senior level, and a willingness to travel extensively. Experience in organizing and conducting training courses and workshops would be desirable. Experience in delivering CD support in developing countries, and work experience in the AFRITAC West 2 region, would also be an advantage.
Candidates not selected for this position may be considered for regional advisor positions in other regions or for FAD short-term expert assignments.
The IMF is committed to achieving a diverse staff, including gender, nationality, culture and educational background.
Link to apply
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.
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