Public Financial Management Advisor in PFTAC, based in Fiji (FADM2)

Finance & Economy

Overview

Coordinate and deliver capacity development activities across the Pacific region

You have:

• Master's degree in economics, finance or accounting (or equivalent)
• At least 15 years of practical experience in a senior position within a finance ministry, treasury, or related institution
• Experience in designing and implementing PFM reforms at the national level
• Proficient in English
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Experience in developing and conducting training courses
• Willingness to travel extensively
• Knowledge of PFM systems in the region

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The Fiscal Affairs Department of the International Monetary Fund is seeking experienced public financial management (PFM) experts for multiple PFM advisor positions at the Pacific Financial Technical Assistance Centre (PFTAC), based in Suva, Fiji. PFTAC is a collaborative venture between the IMF, sixteen Pacific Island member countries and bilateral and multilateral donors, and is responsible for providing technical assistance and training to its member countries.

The advisors will coordinate and deliver capacity development (CD) activities to the respective ministries of finance and related institutions across the pacific region. She/he will primarily support PFM institutional capacity development in these countries through targeted technical assistance and training. She/he will need to liaise effectively with senior government officials, technical staff, and other CD providers. She/he will also manage the outputs of short-term experts contributing to the CD activities. The advisor will be appointed for an initial period of one year, subject to renewal, for a maximum period of four years. She/he will work under the technical supervision of the Fiscal Affairs Department in close coordination with the PFTAC Director

Qualifications

Applicants should have a relevant University degree or equivalent (at least at master’s level), preferably in economics, finance or accounting, and at least four years of relevant professional experience. Preference will be given to applicants with a minimum of 15 years of practical experience in a senior position within a ministry of finance, treasury or a related budgetary institution or an international development or financial institution. The successful candidate should have experience in designing and implementing PFM reforms at the national level in one or more of the subject areas mentioned below:

• Budget formulation, including medium-term fiscal and expenditure frameworks, and program budgeting;
• Fiscal Transparency;
• Fiscal Risk Management;
• Budget execution, including accounting and reporting;
• Treasury systems, and cash and debt management;
• Legislative framework for budgeting, treasury, debt and fiscal management;
• Internal control and internal audit;
• Government financial management information systems; and
• Incorporation of climate and gender related considerations into budgeting as well as public investment management processes.

Applicants should be proficient in English; have strong oral and written communication skills; have excellent interpersonal skills; and have the ability to work as part of a team. Applicants are expected to maintain effective and cooperative relations with national authorities and donors at a senior level, and to handle sensitive issues with discretion in a multicultural environment. Experience in developing, organizing and conducting training courses and workshops would be desirable. A willingness to travel extensively will be necessary. Knowledge of PFM systems and reforms in the region and the ability to tailor CD advice to small developing states will be highly desirable.

The selected candidates are expected to start his/her assignment between March 2025 and June 2025.

Qualified candidates, not selected for this position, may be considered for short-term assignments or other resident advisor positions.

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