Resident Public Financial Management (PFM) Advisor, based in Juba, South Sudan

Overview

Assist in PFM reforms implementation and capacity development in South Sudan.

You have:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in economics, public finance, or public administration.
• Minimum of 4 years of extensive practical experience working in or with finance ministries.
• Preference for candidates with at least 10 years of practical experience in senior roles within a ministry of finance or equivalent.
• Broad and effective experience in implementing PFM reforms.
• Excellent interpersonal skills necessary for transferring technical knowledge and building relationships.

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The Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is seeking to fill the position of Public Financial Management (PFM) Advisor to assist in the implementation of PFM reforms in South Sudan. The position is based in Juba, South Sudan.

This assignment is planned to start in March 2023.

The Advisor will be expected to provide capacity development assistance to the Ministry of Finance and Planning of South Sudan (MoFP) in implementing PFM reforms, with the focus on budget implementation, including:

• Budget execution and expenditure controls.
• Cash management and Treasury Single account.
• Fiscal reporting and transparency.
• Monitoring and assessment of the implementation of broad PFM reforms.

The Advisor will work with the MoFP and be based in the Treasury Directorate. The work program will include: provision of technical advice and training; support to the implementation of South Sudan PFM reforms; support to the capacity development work of FAD; and coordination with other capacity development providers working in the country.

The Advisor's appointment would be for an initial period of one year and may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance. The Advisor would report to FAD staff in Washington DC and coordinate their activities with the MoFP.

Qualifications

Candidates should have a relevant university degree or equivalent (at least at master’s level) in a relevant field (economics, public finance, public administration) and have four years of extensive practical experience working in or with finance ministries. 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 should have broad and effective experience in implementing PFM reforms. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal skills, and be able to transfer technical knowledge, build and maintain effective relationships with the national authorities and work collaboratively.

Qualified applicants who are not selected for this position may be considered for other short‑ or long-term capacity development assignments with FAD.

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