UNDP PFM Technical Specialist Jobs in South Sudan

UNDP PFM Technical Specialist Jobs in South Sudan

Background

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

The Republic of South Sudan became an independent state on July 9, 2011, after 99% of the population voted for cessation from Sudan in the January 2011 Referendum. Whilst the attainment of independence South Sudan opened an unprecedented window of opportunity to turn the devastation of over 20 years of civil war, displacement and underdevelopment into a new era of peace and prosperity.

The signing of the Revitalized Peace Agreement on 12 September 2018, ongoing National Dialogue and expected formation of Revitalized Government of National Unity are believed to put South Sudan back on reconstruction and development paths. he overall security situation in South Sudan remains fragile.

The Technical Specialist will also support capacity building for the sub-national tax officers and support public financial management institutions on their responsibilities to safeguard public funds. In supporting the above interventions, the Technical Specialist will interface with the Ministry of Finance and Planning and other relevant institutions at the national level, as well as state ministries of finance.

Duties & Responsibilities

The purpose of the position is:

The Public Financial Management Specialist champions the Public Financial Management work for UNDP in South Sudan;

Provide robust and innovative technical advice to counterparts on Public Financial Management, Accountability and Transparency sourcing more specialized expertise where necessary.

Under the supervision and guidance of the Governance Advisor, the PFM Technical Specialist will perform the following functions:

Promote linkages between the Public Financial Management and other Accountability and Transparency mechanisms

Promote partnership, networking, and knowledge sharing within UNDP and the UN System

Lead and coordinate delivery of UNDP’s Public Financial Management (PFM) project

Promote linkages between the Public Financial Management and other Accountability and Transparency mechanisms in South Sudan focusing on the achievement of the following results:

Ensure complementarity between activities to support fiscal frameworks and development plans and broader planning processes.

Ensure work on public financial management activities, such as strengthening budgets, state development strategies/plans and procurement processes, effectively anchored with planning and aid management activities.

Build the capacity of state Parliamentary Public Accounts and Budget Committees to properly oversee public sector expenditures and the outputs of public sector bodies.

Provide technical expertise and recommendations on public financial management issues as they relate to the political transition at the state government level, especially on transparency, revenue generation and public expenditure management.

Provide and source technical expertise to improve financial management to specific high priority institutions.

Work with other parts of UNDP and the UN Country Team to provide technical expertise and practical recommendations on how to improve financial management in emerging administrations as part of overall recovery and stabilization efforts.

Promote partnership, networking, and knowledge sharing within UNDP and the UN System, focusing on the achievement of the following results:

Promote information sharing and coordination with UN agencies and with other key PFM stakeholders.

Coordinate closely with other UNDP programmes and projects to enhance integration and ensure coherence in Public Financial Management, Accountability, and Transparency initiatives, especially in complex conflict and post-conflict settings

Be the focal point on public financial management, transparency and accountability reforms for the UNDP Country Office and UN Country Team.

Identify

and synthesize best practices and lessons learned directly linked to project country goals and activities.

Make sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice including corporate communications repositories.

Design appropriate learning strategies for counterparts, in conjunction with technical experts and counterparts.

Build strategic partnership and engagement with government counterparts and development partners, prepare innovative proposals, and project documents for resource mobilization in discussion with the international development partners engaged in the Public Financial Management fora in the country.

Lead and coordinate delivery of UNDP’s Public Financial Management (PFM) project focusing on the achievement of the following results:

Develop annual work plans that contribute to the delivery of PFM outputs.

Oversee delivery and implementation of the work plan and take forward corrective action as necessary.

Manage and oversee the budget for PFM project in support of the overall financial management;

Provide regular and effective people management and mentoring of the Public Financial Management project team;

Manage the delivery of the work plan and its outputs through consultants, contractors, and NGOs, including developing terms of reference, participating in procurement, selection and hiring, and overseeing their delivery to ensure high-quality outputs;

Work with the UNDP CO and project monitoring and evaluation specialists to ensure regular and effective monitoring and evaluation of all Public Financial Management project activities, including the initial development of appropriate baselines and targets;

Contribute to the identification of risks and issues and updating of risk logs in Quantum;

Contribute to quarterly, mid-year and annual reporting project reporting and prepare relevant briefs as necessary.

Coordinate with the World Bank, African Development Bank, and other donors to ensure clear roles and responsibilities in PFM and to avoid duplication of activities;

Coordinate with other UN and UNDP programmes especially the Joint Programme on Recovery and Resilience Building.

Identify new areas of support and facilitate implementation of new initiatives, together with project counterparts;

Liaise with counterparts and prepare agreements including work plans, budgets, and schedules of payments;

Ensure, in close consultation with the PFM team, the effective application of RBM tools, elaboration and implementation of coherent work plans, project and programme documents, preparation of compelling proposals and achievement of results;

Qualifications

Education:

Master’s Degree in Financial Management, Business Administration, Economics or relevant field is required.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

Minimum of 5 years of technical expertise in Public Financial Management issues including budgeting and planning,

Experience in domestic resource mobilization is desirable and such experience in a post-conflict environment will be a distinct advantage;

Excellent experience in technical assistance in public financial management. Experience in taxation, customs, and budget processes will be a distinct advantage;

Demonstrated experience in capacity development, coaching and mentoring, organizational development while working with government counterparts Ministry of Finance will be an asset

Excellent command of written and spoken English and strong reporting skills essential;

Excellent command of common Microsoft Office programs;

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Fluency in oral and written English is required.

Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UNDP PFM Technical Specialist Jobs in South Sudan

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