Team Leader and senior public financial management expert
A degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Development studies or relevant discipline, or equivalent experience. Postgraduate qualification preferred.
Ability to understand the political environment and build strong relationships with Government to achieve results.
Fluency in written and spoken English
Strong team leadership skills, including ability to create, motivate and manage a strong team, drive the strategic vision of the project, identify opportunities for impact and link up members of the team on joint tasks as appropriate
minimum 12 years of professional experience in public finance management reforms in developing countries
at least 5 years and preferably 10 years of experience within a ministry or public service/organization either as a public official/employee or external advisor/consultant in the context of Public Finance Management systems and reform processes such as: Strategic reporting on implementation and monitoring & evaluation of development strategies/plans; Development, revision and/or implementation of results monitoring frameworks; PFM reform strategies and reporting frameworks; Budget planning and formulation at Ministry of Finance or Sector Ministry level; Government accounting and reporting, including experience with the International Public Sector Accounting Standards; Budget planning and execution, including at the sector level (education and agriculture); Accounting and financial reporting; Public procurement reform; Payroll cleaning and manpower planning
Proven experience in the context of European Union budget support procedures.
Proven mentoring and advisory skills and an ability to ensure transfer of knowledge and skills in a PFM related context.
Experience working on PFM reform in developing countries, preferably in Sierra Leone or West Africa.
Experience as team leader on a project of similar size and scope, preferably in a similar context.
Experience in motivating and managing a team and driving a strong vision of work objectives throughout the life of the project.
In case of interest, please send updated CV in English to genevieve.lapage@agrer.com with reference 9752 – Sierra Leone
NOTE: Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.
