Budget Policy and PFM Reforms Adviser, Afghanistan

3165/02 Budget Policy and PFM Reforms Adviser, Afghanistan

Ref 3165/02 Region Asia Sector Public Financial Management

Job Description WYG International is leading a consortium shortlisted for "Consulting Support to Directorate General of Budget, Afghanistan". The overall objective of this project is to provide consultancy services aiming to improve the national budget planning and execution processes, align development aid with the national policy objectives of the government and enhance the accountability and transparency of the public finances. The support is required in the following areas: (i) Human Resource Management; (ii) Operations support including logistics and supply chain management; (iii) Short-term and medium-term advisory and technical assistance services; (iv) ICT Development and maintenance; and (v) Capacity development and learning and development for DGB personnel. Please see the attached ToR for more detail. The intended commencement date is April 2014 and the contract will be for 36 months from the commencement date. We are currently seeking a Budget Policy and PFM Reforms Adviser (long term - 36 months over 3 year project duration) to join us with the following qualifications and experience: Requirements Qualifications and skills Master or PhD in public finance or related subject; Fluent in English; General professional experience A minimum of ten (10)  years of relevant professional experience; Specific professional experience Proven experience as PFM expert and/or Budget Policy expert within Ministries of Finance in similar environment(s) than Afghanistan; Demonstrated experience of successfully rolling out key PFM reforms such as Programme Budgeting to Ministries; Experience working with World Bank and or IMF on PFM reforms would be a considerable advantage; Direct experience at a senior level in Afghanistan a significant advantage.

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