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Regional Public Financial Management Advisor: Caucasus, Central Asia, and Mongolia Regional Capacity Development Center (CCAMTAC), Almaty, Kazakhstan FADM1
Department:
FADM1 Fiscal Affairs Department Public Financial Management I
Hiring For:
A11, A12, A13, A14
The Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is seeking an experienced and qualified Public Financial Management (PFM) expert to work as a technical assistance advisor in the IMFโs Regional Capacity Development Center for the Caucasus, Central Asia, and Mongolia (CCAMTAC). The Center, located in Almaty, Kazakhstan, provides capacity development and technical assistance related training to nine member countries, which include Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
Working closely with staff from IMF headquarters, the Regional Advisor will provide technical assistance and training to ministries of finance and related institutions on public financial management. The successful candidate should have experience in more than one of the following PFM areas: macro-fiscal frameworks; budget formulation, including medium-term budget frameworks; public investment management; budget execution; treasury systems and cash and debt management; fiscal risk analysis and management; and fiscal transparency and reporting.
The advisor is expected to: (i) define and implement the CCAMTAC PFM workplan in close coordination with the Center Director and FAD; (ii) plan and deliver technical assistance, training and workshops to country authorities in the above areas, including with short-term experts; (iii) prepare and deliver regional training workshops and seminars; and (iv) prepare reports on CD delivery and results, including contributions for CCAMTAC steering committee and annual reports. The advisor will need to liaise effectively with senior government officials and coordinate with other regional advisors, capacity development providers and donors.
The advisor will be appointed for an initial period of one year, which can be extended subject to satisfactory work performance. Compensation and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with successful candidatesโ skills and experience. The advisor will work under the general administrative supervision of the Center Director and will report to FAD staff in Washington DC on technical and substantive issues.
Qualifications
Applicants should have a relevant university degree or equivalent (at least at masterโs level), preferably in economics, finance or accounting and at least four years of professional experience. 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 or international financial institution.
Candidates should have broad and demonstrated experience in public financial management, including designing and implementing reforms, well developed analytical skills, proficiency in project management, and a willingness to travel extensively. Candidates should be able to technical knowledge effectively and build and maintain effective and cooperative relations with national authorities and donors. Applicants should be proficient in English and have strong oral and written communication skills. Experience in developing, organizing and conducting training courses and workshops would be desirable. A knowledge of PFM systems and reforms in the region and understanding of IMF technical assistance strategies and practices would also be desirable.
For Regional Capacity Development Center (RCDC) selection, in the event a staff member is selected for the position s/he will retain staff status and move laterally for the duration of the assignment subject to the limit of staff assignments earmarked for this purpose. In the event that a contractual employee is selected for an RCDC assignment, s/he will be hired on a Long-Term expert (LTX) contractual appointment basis.
This position is not based at the Fundโs Headquarters in Washington, DC; as a result, the vacancy will close at 11:59 PM at the local time of the job location.
All applicants are expected to include a Statement of Interest as an attachment to the application, which may be used in the screening process for this vacancy.
The IMF is committed to achieving a diverse staff, including gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Candidates not selected for these positions may also be offered to work in other capacity development centers in Africa or as short-term experts.
Department:FADM1 Fiscal Affairs Department Public Financial Management I
Hiring For: A11, A12, A13, A14
The IMF is guided by the principle that the employment, classification, promotion, and assignment of staff shall be made without discrimination against any person. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process. Information on how to request accommodations will be provided during the application process.