USA , Government Debt Issuance and Management Advisor

The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Technical Assistance (OTA) is recruiting an individual on a competitive basis to serve as a resident (long-term) advisor, under a personal services contract, in the Government Debt Issuance and Management Program. This recruitment is for an advisor to be based full-time at the Ministry of Economics and Finance in Haiti. Please do not respond to this solicitation unless you are willing to relocate to Port-au-Prince, Haiti not later than July of 2012, are fluent in French and are a U.S. citizen.

The Treasury program provides technical assistance and policy advice on sovereign debt matters in an emerging market environment to senior ministerial and central bank officials, as well as to market participants in host countries. Resident assignments are generally for one year and are likely to be renewed. This recruitment is for global assignments and international travel is required.

Qualifications: Applicants should have minimum of 10 to 15 years of experience in domestic government debt issuance and/or management of public borrowing. A background in public finance, private sector investment banking, public sector financial advisory work, government securities trading, state and local government securities underwriting, issuance and sales, securities and/or Treasury operations, or in related areas, would constitute relevant experience. Knowledge of international bond markets is desirable.

Prior overseas work experience in a challenging environment and management experience are also highly desirable. French fluency is required for the Haiti posting. While having requisite technical skills and a background in and knowledge of public finance/government securities are highly important, candidates must also have the desire and ability to work independently and the ability to gain the confidence of host government officials and counsel them about policy choices and their consequences. Advisors are expected to provide sound but realistic technical assistance in the debt management area that will enable emerging countries to strengthen and develop their economies.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salaries will be negotiated in accordance with program regulations based on demonstrated salary history. The salary ranges are from $123,758 to $165,300. Overseas benefits are provided as allowed by federal regulations. Successful applicants must be able to obtain medical and security clearances.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and other required application material by e-mail to: recruitment@ota.treas.gov or by mail to: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Technical Assistance, ATTN: Recruitment Coordinator, 740 15th Street, N. W. – 4th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20005. Please reference Solicitation # A12-035 on your cover letter and resume. Please be advised that all contractors, if hired, must obtain a Data Universal Number (D-U-N-S). For more information, go to www.treasuryota.us under Employment and click on D-U-Ns Number. Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. No phone calls please and no hand carries. If you wish to be considered for this announcement and all future announcements for the Government Debt Issuance and Management Program, you must state so in the cover letter to your application. This announcement is open and continuous until August 31, 2012 although selections may be made in advance of that date.

The U.S. Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer