Sector Lead/Senior Fiscal Specialist Fiscal Management Division IFD/FMM
Montevideo, Uruguay
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About this position
The Fiscal Management Division (IFD/FMM) supports the efforts of governments in Latin America and the Caribbean region with strengthening fiscal policy and management at both the national and subnational levels to foster economic growth and reduce inequality and poverty. We are looking for an experienced fiscal expert to help influence fiscal policies and identify institutional change needs, as well as develop new ideas for public finance improvement in the region.
Our main areas of work are tax policy and administration, public expenditure policy and management, subnational fiscal policy and management, fiscal sustainability as well as macro-fiscal policy and fiscal transparency. To this end, activities related to fiscal policy include design projects to reform tax policy, public spending policy, advisory and technical assistance on specific issues, as well as knowledge generation to guide our evidence-based interventions and learn from our work.
What you’ll do:
Lead and/or participate in the design and negotiation of lending operations (e.g., investment, credit lines, policy and results based) to support fiscal reforms. Identify groundbreaking research opportunities to further the knowledge agenda, including fiscal policy in the digital edge and expenditure policy. Collaborate with Bank specialists on the design of fiscal projects, as well as promote innovation of our knowledge and operational work. Intersectoral collaboration to promote the use of fiscal tools to promote sustainable development and address the challenges of climate change. Generate opportunities and improve the business performance and development effectiveness of the Division. Provide technical support in projects and initiatives, including use of digital technologies in fiscal management. Foster strategic alliances with other international institutions and external networks.What you’ll do:
Lead and/or participate in the design and negotiation of lending operations (e.g., investment, credit lines, policy and results based) to support fiscal reforms. Identify groundbreaking research opportunities to further the knowledge agenda, including fiscal policy in the digital edge and expenditure policy. Collaborate with Bank specialists on the design of fiscal projects, as well as promote innovation of our knowledge and operational work. Intersectoral collaboration to promote the use of fiscal tools to promote sustainable development and address the challenges of climate change. Generate opportunities and improve the business performance and development effectiveness of the Division. Provide technical support in projects and initiatives, including use of digital technologies in fiscal management. Foster strategic alliances with other international institutions and external networks.What you'll need
Education: You have a master's degree in social sciences, economics, public administration, public policy, or related field. Experience: You have at least 10 years of practical experience in technical positions within governments, international organizations and/or academia. Experience in managing modernization projects is crucial. Candidates should be familiar with best international practices in fiscal institutions. A good understanding of the use of technology in modern fiscal management is also key. Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.Key skills
Learn continuously Collaborate and share knowledge Focus on clients Communicate and influence Innovate and try new thingsRequirements
Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents. Consanguinity