Philippines Australia Public Financial Management Program

The Philippines Australia Public Financial Management Program (PFMP) is a joint initiative of the Governments of Australia and the Philippines. It directly assists the national government to implement its Philippines Public Financial Management Reform Roadmap: Towards Improved Accountability and Transparency. The overall goal of the PFMP is improvement in the efficiency, accountability and transparency of public fund use in the Philippines to enable better service delivery. PFMP is seeking applications for two specialist adviser positions for this program. Senior Public Financial Management Adviser – COFF-2307 • 24 month contract, (Job category C, Level 4 on AusAID’s Adviser Remuneration Framework) The Senior Public Financial Management Adviser will provide strategic and technical advice and guidance to shape a program in support of the Philippine Government’s PFM reform agenda. This role works closely with TA personnel and program stakeholders, especially counterparts within the Philippine Government, to design, implement and monitor TA activities, and to enable coherence of policy and practice across the program. To be successful for this position, applicants will need to demonstrate senior experience supporting complex PFM reforms in an emerging economy/developing country context as well as an outstanding ability to provide high quality advice and strategic guidance based on recognised international good practice. A commitment to the principles of development effectiveness is also essential. Governance Adviser – Civil Society – COFF-2306 • 6 month contract, (Job category B, Level 3 on AusAID’s Adviser Remuneration Framework) The Governance Adviser – Civil Society will formulate the program’s Civil Society Organisation (CSO) Engagement Strategy, as well as assess CSO activity proposals and opportunities for program assistance. This will establish the foundation for long term partnerships between the program, CSOs and the national government.
To be successful for this position, applicants will need to demonstrate experience working in the governance thematic area, either in a public sector, non-government or development agency capacity, preferably in the Philippines. A demonstrated understanding of participatory governance strategies, approaches and systems, and the ability to advise appropriate policies and strategies for civic engagement is also essential. These roles will be challenging and rewarding and will allow you to work as part of a dynamic, highly skilled and dedicated team to support this significant and long term program.

How to apply:

Enquiries can be directed to: Trisha Sawford (Trisha_Sawford@coffey.com) quoting the position title or apply online at www.careers.coffey.com quoting the relevant reference number. Applications close 5.00pm (ACDT) Friday 25 November, 2011.