Extended Term Consultant - Public Financial Management
Background / General description:
*The appointment will be a one year Extended Term Consultant (ETC) contract renewable for one additional year (subject to satisfactory performance and the availability of budget resources) with a start period in the second quarter of 2014. The appointee will be based in Kingston, Jamaica.
The objective
The aim of the assignment is to support the successful implementation of the Government of Jamaica’s PFM reform programme. This will be achieved through the provision of high quality technical and strategic advice in the design, sequencing and monitoring of the reforms and by the effective communication with, and co-ordination of, resources both within the GoJ and from the international community.
The aim of the assignment is to support the successful implementation of the Government of Jamaica’s PFM reform programme. This will be achieved through the provision of high quality technical and strategic advice in the design, sequencing and monitoring of the reforms and by the effective communication with, and co-ordination of, resources both within the GoJ and from the international community.
The Recipient
The recipient of the consultancy will be the Government of Jamaica through the Ministry of Finance and Planning. The PFM Resident Technical advisor will report to the Financial Secretary.
The recipient of the consultancy will be the Government of Jamaica through the Ministry of Finance and Planning. The PFM Resident Technical advisor will report to the Financial Secretary.
The PFM Resident Technical Advisor will be hired by the World Bank through funding by DFID.
Reporting
• The PFM Resident Technical Advisor will report directly to the Financial Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and Planning.
• The PFM Resident Technical Advisor will be supervised by the World Bank, and will be required to provide quarterly progress reports to the World Bank. The World Bank will be responsible for reporting same to DFID.
• The PFM Resident Technical Advisor will report directly to the Financial Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and Planning.
• The PFM Resident Technical Advisor will be supervised by the World Bank, and will be required to provide quarterly progress reports to the World Bank. The World Bank will be responsible for reporting same to DFID.
Duties and Accountabilities:
The PFM Resident Technical advisor is expected to work closely with the Financial Secretary, and act on his/her behalf in implementing the PFM reform agenda. Key tasks will include:
• Providing strategic advice on the design and implementation of the reform programme including identifying pre-requisite activities that may be needed for specific activities under the action plan;
• Taking responsibility for effectively communicating the objectives, processes and results of the PFM reform programme within the GoJ and to development partners;
• Supporting the Financial Secretary in his/her role as Chair of the PFM Steering Committee including responsibility for updating, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on progress in the implementation of the PFM reform programme;
• Taking responsibility for coordinating the activities of GoJ stakeholders with responsibility for implementing the reform programme;
• Acting as the key interface between the MOFP and international development partners on the PFM reform agenda including coordinating international assistance in support of the programme;
• Identifying capacity needs necessary for delivering on the PFM RAP and advise on the preparation of capacity development plans critical for implementing the PFM reform agenda;
• Taking responsibility for effectively communicating the objectives, processes and results of the PFM reform programme within the GoJ and to development partners;
• Supporting the Financial Secretary in his/her role as Chair of the PFM Steering Committee including responsibility for updating, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on progress in the implementation of the PFM reform programme;
• Taking responsibility for coordinating the activities of GoJ stakeholders with responsibility for implementing the reform programme;
• Acting as the key interface between the MOFP and international development partners on the PFM reform agenda including coordinating international assistance in support of the programme;
• Identifying capacity needs necessary for delivering on the PFM RAP and advise on the preparation of capacity development plans critical for implementing the PFM reform agenda;
Selection Criteria:
The Extended Term Consultant will be a PFM specialist with the following skills and experience:
• A Master’s degree relevant to PFM which may include Economics, Public Policy/Administration, Business and Accounting, etc.
• At least fifteen years working experience in PFM issues and working with development partners and Governments on PFM reforms, including several years of experience in a senior advisory or managerial level
• Extensive knowledge and experience of the public financial management cycle. This will include budget planning, formulation, execution and accountability issues
• Knowledge and experience of developing monitoring systems
• Knowledge and experience of different components of effective PFM reform, including staff skills and training, technology, legislation, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, sensitivity, and experience of working with governments and with multiple development partners – high degree of proactive communication will be required.
• Good analytical skills, to rapidly form an understanding of incentive structures that drive the various stakeholders in PFM reform
• Experience with donor coordination with bi-lateral, multilateral and with partner governments on PFM reform would be highly desirable.
• Experience working in the Caribbean or with Commonwealth countries preferred.
• At least fifteen years working experience in PFM issues and working with development partners and Governments on PFM reforms, including several years of experience in a senior advisory or managerial level
• Extensive knowledge and experience of the public financial management cycle. This will include budget planning, formulation, execution and accountability issues
• Knowledge and experience of developing monitoring systems
• Knowledge and experience of different components of effective PFM reform, including staff skills and training, technology, legislation, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, sensitivity, and experience of working with governments and with multiple development partners – high degree of proactive communication will be required.
• Good analytical skills, to rapidly form an understanding of incentive structures that drive the various stakeholders in PFM reform
• Experience with donor coordination with bi-lateral, multilateral and with partner governments on PFM reform would be highly desirable.
• Experience working in the Caribbean or with Commonwealth countries preferred.
In addition to the above, the successful candidate must demonstrate the following competencies:
• Client Orientation - Maintains client relationships in the face of conflicting demands or directions and provides evidence-based advice and solutions based on sound diagnosis and knowledge.
• Drive for Results - Identifies the needed resources to accomplish results involving multiple stakeholders and finds solutions to obstacles affecting key deliverables.
• Teamwork (Collaboration) and Inclusion - Shows leadership in ensuring the team stays organized and focused, and actively seeks and considers diverse ideas and approaches.
• Knowledge, Learning and Communication - Leads in the sharing of best practice, trends, knowledge and lessons learned across units and with clients and partners, articulating ideas verbally and in writing in a clear and compelling way across audiences of varied levels.
• Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making - Gathers inputs, assesses risk, considers impact and articulates benefits of decisions for internal and external stakeholders over the long term.
• Client Orientation - Maintains client relationships in the face of conflicting demands or directions and provides evidence-based advice and solutions based on sound diagnosis and knowledge.
• Drive for Results - Identifies the needed resources to accomplish results involving multiple stakeholders and finds solutions to obstacles affecting key deliverables.
• Teamwork (Collaboration) and Inclusion - Shows leadership in ensuring the team stays organized and focused, and actively seeks and considers diverse ideas and approaches.
• Knowledge, Learning and Communication - Leads in the sharing of best practice, trends, knowledge and lessons learned across units and with clients and partners, articulating ideas verbally and in writing in a clear and compelling way across audiences of varied levels.
• Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making - Gathers inputs, assesses risk, considers impact and articulates benefits of decisions for internal and external stakeholders over the long term.
Note:
Please see the full Job description in our careers webpage.
Please see the full Job description in our careers webpage.
Interested candidates are invited to apply to vacancy # 140258 on www.worldbank.org/careers. This vacancy closes on 16 March 2014. Only online applications submitted through our careers site will be admitted. The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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