Public Financial Management (PFM) Expert based in Banjul, The Gambia (FADM1)

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The Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a Public Financial Management (PFM) resident advisor based in Banjul, The Gambia. The initial appointment will be for a period of one year, that may be extended subject to satisfactory performance.

The successful candidate will primarily provide technical advice in macro-fiscal and other areas related to PFM, including:

• Support the development of a credible and comprehensive medium-term macro-fiscal framework and medium-term budget framework that support the preparation of a credible and policy-based annual budget.
• Strengthening the identification, monitoring and management of fiscal risk, including macro-fiscal sensitivity analysis, long-term fiscal sustainability analysis, state-owned enterprise (SOE) risks, natural resources, and contingent liabilities.
• Improving the coverage, consistency, comprehensiveness, and quality of fiscal reporting.

The resident advisor will work closely with Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs (MOFEA) staff, mainly from the Directorate of Economic Policy and Research, the Directorate of Budget, and the Directorate of SOE, as well as with IMF headquarters staff and other IMF experts.

The resident advisor will: (i) develop tools, templates, and other relevant documents for capacity development within MOFEA; (ii) guide and strengthen institutional arrangements among MOFEA parties that can contribute to the main objectives described above; (iii) organize and deliver training courses for country officials; (iv) contribute to headquarter-led capacity development activities; (v) coordinate with the IMF regional capacity center (AFRITAC West 2) and (vi) manage the work of IMF short-term experts.

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 ten years of practical experience in a senior line or advisory position within a ministry of finance, or a related budgetary institution; and have relevant experience of PFM reforms, in one or more of the PFM fields noted above. The applicant should also have:

• Strong oral and written communication skills (including electronic media), and experience in preparing presentations using software such as PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, maintain effective and cooperative relations with national authorities as well as donors, and handle sensitive issues with discretion in a multicultural environment.

Experience providing capacity development in a low income or emerging country would be an advantage.

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