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The Legal Department (LEG) of the IMF, and the IMFโs Middle East Regional Technical Assistance Center (METAC), plan to install a Governance and Anti-Corruption Long-Term Resident Advisor (GAC LTRA) based in Beirut, Lebanon.
The GAC LTRA will provide expert advice and technical assistance in governance, rule of law, and anti-corruption in 14 jurisdictions (Afghanistan, Algeria, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, West Bank & Gaza, and Yemen) covered by the Center. The GAC LTRA will provide support by leading the development and implementation of strategies, tools, and recommendations aimed at strengthening governance, rule of law and combating corruption, including through integrated strategies that engage with LTRAs working on fiscal governance, financial sector, and Anti-Money Laundering/Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT).
The GAC LTRAโs initial appointment would be for a period of one year with the possibility for extension up to two additional years, contingent on performance, available budget, and business need.
Duties And Responsibilities
The LTRA will have the following duties and responsibilities:
- Provide expert advice to key stakeholders on governance, rule of law, and anti-corruption, in response to authoritiesโ demand.
- Contribute to strategic discussions on governance, rule of law, and anti-corruption reform.
- Contribute and lead technical assistance related to the design, implementation, and monitoring of anti-corruption policies and laws, consistent with international standards and good practices.
- Advise on the development and institutionalization of anti-corruption legislation and frameworks.
- Contribute to the design and delivery of training and capacity-building programs on anti-corruption.
- Collaborate with public financial management, financial sector, and AML/CFT LTRAs in METAC to integrate anti-corruption measures into these areas and ensure anti-corruption strategies are aligned with broader governance reforms.
- Manage and backstop missions by short-term experts, as needed.
- Participate in technical meetings, workshops, and dialogues, contributing to the regional exchange of knowledge and lessons learned.
- Contribute to the development of reports prepared for the METAC Steering Committee, as well as to other publications and outreach activities that promote METAC and LEGโs CD program and provide visibility for development partners contributing to METAC.
- Support the documentation of success stories, best practices, and lessons learned for dissemination to regional and international audiences.
The GAC LTRA shall apply IMF standards and policies in documenting CD activities, and monitor the implementation and evaluation of CD activities in the IMF Capacity Development Management and Administration Program (CDMAP) system.
The GAC LTRA will work under the general direction of the METAC Director and will report to LEG staff in Washington DC on technical and substantive issues, as well as on contractual arrangements. He/she should expect to travel within the region and to interact frequently with country authorities, including remotely.
QualificationsThe LTRA should have:
- Relevant academic background, including an advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in law, economics, finance, international relations, political science, business administration, governance, financial sector issues or a related field.
- Proven expert knowledge in governance, rule of law, and anti-corruption, demonstrated by at least six years of relevant professional experience (10 years of experience is preferred).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. French and in particular Arabic language skills are highly desirable.
- Robust understanding of IMF mandate, policies, and practices.
- Strong relationship management, negotiating and influencing skills, as developing relations with national authorities is critical for the position.
- An ability to organize and coordinate capacity development support (technical assistance and training) with the relevant IMF Departments, short-term experts, and with other international institutions and bilateral agencies is also essential.
- Strong drive for results with the ability to work on various projects under tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated expertise in designing, implementing, and advising on anti-corruption policies and systems.
- Familiarity with the international anti-corruption frameworks and conventions.
- Experience in capacity building, training, and providing technical assistance.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
- Strong communication and writing skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports and presentations.
The advisor is expected to be appointed for an initial period of 1 year (contractual appointment), with possible extensions dependent upon availability of funding, continued business needs, demand and satisfactory performance.
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.
Department:LEGGA Legal Department Governance and Anticorruption Division
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.