Regional Public Financial Management (PFM) Advisor, based in Accra, Ghana (FADM1)
Provide PFM support and capacity development in West Africa.
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Overview
Provide PFM support and capacity development in West Africa.
You have:
- At least a master's level university degree in economics, finance, or accounting
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in public financial management or related field
- Preference for candidates with at least 10 years of relevant experience in a senior advisory position
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English
- Experience in delivering capacity development support in low and middle-income countries
- Ability to engage effectively with senior officials and technical staff
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The Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD) of the International Monetary Fund is seeking an experienced Public Financial Management (PFM) expert for the West Africa Regional Technical Assistance Center 2 (AFRITAC West 2), located in Accra, Ghana. AFRITAC West 2 provides capacity development (CD) support to Cape Verde, the Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone. The successful candidate will help improve the management of public resources in these countries by assisting with PFM reform implementation, particularly in the areas of institutional and legal frameworks for PFM, budget formulation and execution, cash and debt management, public investment management, fiscal risk management, and fiscal transparency, reporting and governance. Gender, digitalization, and climate change aspects of PFM are also relevant.
As part of a small team, and working closely with staff from IMF headquarters, the regional PFM advisor will coordinate and deliver PFM CD support to ministries of finance and related institutions in these countries. In doing so, they will engage with senior officials and technical staff, as well as with other CD providers. The PFM advisor will also support the center coordinator in developing and implementing the AFRITAC West 2 PFM work plan in close consultation with FAD; participate in headquarters-led CD activities; hire and supervise short-term PFM experts; and deliver training events such as regional workshops and seminars.
The advisor is expected to be appointed for an initial period of one year, which can be extended subject to work performance. They will work under the general administrative direction of the AFRITAC West 2 Coordinator, while on technical and substantive issues they will report to FAD staff in Washington D.C.
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 4 years of 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, international financial institution, development partners, or major consulting firm.
The successful candidate would have broad experience of supporting the implementation of PFM reforms, strong oral and written English communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to maintain effective and cooperative relations with national authorities and donors at a senior level, and a willingness to travel extensively. Experience in delivering CD support in low and middle-income countries, and in organizing and conducting training courses and workshops, is desirable. Work experience in the AFRITAC West 2 region would also be an advantage.
The IMF is committed to achieving a diverse staff, including gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Candidates not selected for this position may be considered for other advisor positions or for FAD short-term expert assignments.
Department:
FADM1 Fiscal Affairs Department Public Financial Management IHiring For:
A11, A12, A13, A14The IMF is committed to achieving a diverse staff, including age, creed, culture, disability, educational background, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, nationality, race, religion and beliefs, and sexual orientation. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with public financial management reforms? | The interviewer wants to assess your background in PFM reforms and your understanding of the complexities involved. | Discuss specific projects you have led or participated in, highlighting your role and impact. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects? | This question assesses your project management and organizational skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time you had to engage with a difficult stakeholder. How did you manage the situation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure effective knowledge transfer during training sessions? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How familiar are you with the political landscape of the West African region? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
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