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Budget Reform Advisor

APFM, Multi Location

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Bachelor's Degree
Multi Location ()
Full Time
1182

About APFM

Job Summary

The primary objective of this assignment is to advise, assist and support the Directorate General Budget (DGB) at the Ministry of Finance (MoF) on a range of priority public financial management (PFM) reform issues, including budget reform strategies, implementation of the Provincial Budgeting Policy, Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Policy, budget execution issues, sectoral budget development issues, coordination of reform efforts, and appropriate operational modalities. Principle duties and responsibilities are listed below.

Duties & Responsibilities

I. Reporting
The Budget Reform Advisor reports to the APFM Budget Component Director or his/her designee.

II. Principal Duties and Responsibilities
 Advise and support the DGB in assessing budget reform implementation strategies and oversight mechanisms.
 Recommend corrective measures and initiatives to the DGB for better budget reform implementation and oversight.
 Monitor the proper implementation of the Provincial Budgeting Policy and contribute to preparation and improvement of the quarterly implementation reports to the DGB which will be sent to Minister of Finance and Cabinet.
 Advise and assist in identifying budget reforms links with other strategic efforts of the Department (e.g., PFMR II) to support the strengthening of reforms coordination and to harmonize efforts and mutual objectives.
 Advice and assist the DGB in the formulation of national implementation of provincial budgeting and O&M policies and other DGB reforms.
 Advise and assist the DGB in devising implementation plans, strategies and operational modalities for improving budget execution.
 Contribute to the drafting of APFM reports, including APFM work plans and progress reports.
 Provide data and documents on activities, as requested, to APFM's Monitoring and Evaluation Director.
 Perform any other appropriate tasks assigned by the Budget Component Director or his/her designee.

Job Requirements

 Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, public administration, project management or related field and at least 7 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, public administration, project management or related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
 Relevant experience shall include at least 4 years of experience pertaining to project management, project procurement, program design, program management, aid coordination, advisory capacity, reform strategy or a combination of these areas.
 Familiarity with the work and reforms implemented by the Government of Afghanistan.
 Significant experience in planning, including the formulation of aims and objectives with demonstrated ability in setting and managing priorities.
 Excellent communication, negotiation and analytical skills.
 Fluent spoken and written English language.
 Excellent knowledge of Dari and Pashto.
 Knowledge and proficiency in standard Microsoft Office desk-top applications.
 Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
 Experience working with international donor technical assistance programs preferred.

Submission Guideline

Application Instructions
Please submit a cover letter and CV to following email . Include the vacancy title and number (Budget Reform Advisor, APFM-072) in the subject line. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The position will remain open until filled.

Functional Area

Adviser

Countries

Submission Email

recruitment@afghanistanpfm.com

Post Date

Feb 08, 2017

Closing Date

Feb 22, 2017

Reference

APFM-072

Number of Vacancies

1

Salary Range

Salary is negotiable

Years of Experience

5 years

Probation Period

Not Specified

Contract Type

Short Term

Contract Duration

Not Specified

Contract Extensible

true

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Gender

Any