Public Financial Management

Senior Public Financial Management (PFM) / Budget Support Expert (Cat. I)
EU-funded Project:
TA for Energy Sector Budget Support in Solomon Islands: EU–Solomon Islands Partnership for a Modern, Green and Competitive Energy Sector
Indicative Start Date:
20 December **
Implementation Period:
36 months (indicative end date: 20 December )
Position:
Part-time, involving 3 missions to Honiara over the implementation period
About NTU International A/S
NTU International A/S is an international consulting company providing project management and technical advisory services worldwide.
NTU works with European Union institutions, international financial institutions, development agencies, ministries and public institutions across public financial management, budget support, economic governance, institutional reform, sustainable development and international cooperation.
NTU International is currently identifying qualified experts for the EU-funded project
"TA for Energy Sector Budget Support in Solomon Islands: EU–Solomon Islands Partnership for a Modern, Green and Competitive Energy Sector."
The
overall objective
of the project is to
promote sustainable and inclusive economic growth in Solomon Islands
by contributing to the modernisation and strengthening of the country's energy-sector legal, regulatory and institutional framework, while accelerating inclusive, long-term low-carbon development.
The project is aligned with the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
and the
Solomon Islands National Development Strategy *
.
In this context, we are seeking a highly qualified
Senior Public Financial Management (PFM) / Budget Support Expert (Cat. I)
to provide technical assistance in public financial management, macro-fiscal assessment, budget transparency and the implementation of EU budget support operations.
Qualifications and Skills Required
At least
completed university studies of at least 3 years
, attested by a diploma in
Economics
,
Finance
,
Accounting
or any other relevant field.
In its absence
5 years of equivalent professional experience
.
General Professional Experience
At least
12 years' professional experience in public finance management (PFM)
– including
budget analysis
,
PFM reform
or
macro-fiscal assessment
;
Substantial experience working within
, or
providing technical assistance to, central finance ministries, departments of finance
, or equivalent government agencies responsible for whole-of-government financial management;
Proven ability to engage at the senior levels of government with confidence, credibility and authority on financial management matters
.
Specific professional experience
Demonstrated experience
leading or significantly contributing to the implementation of EU budget support operations
including preparation of disbursement requests or equivalent performance?based reporting;
Having served in
at least one international technical assistance assignment of at least two (2) years in a developing country
, with a focus on
public financial management
;
Demonstrated ability to coordinate across multiple government entities, development partners and system vendors in a complex reform environment;
Working experience in the Pacific region is considered an asset.
Language Requirements
English:
Full professional proficiency, both written and spoken –
mandatory
.
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