Team Leader (m/f/d) EU Support to Public Finance Management Reforms in Ethiopia

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GIZ International Services is shortlisted for the EU-funded tender: „Support to Public Finance Management Reforms” in Ethiopia.

The overall objective (impact) to which this action contributes is “Enhanced transparency and efficiency of public financial management for better service delivery and inclusive development”.

The specific objectives (outcomes) of this contract are as follows:

Qualifications and skills

• Post-graduate degree in public finance, economics, accounting, public administration or
  related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.

General professional experience

• At least 10 years' of relevant experience with governments or development partners on public
  finance management reforms.
• Experience in aid delivery methods and in implementation of international cooperation.
• Experience with EU projects and programmes.
• Experience with project and programme management, implementation and reporting.
• Minimum of three years' experience as Team Leader in similar assignments.
• Demonstrated cross-cultural sensitivity; interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
• Computer literacy, excellent report writing skills and ability to produce quality documents.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Experience in Africa is a requirement. Specific experience in Ethiopia would be considered an
  advantage.

Specific professional experience

• Previous experience at senior level as an advisor or technical assistant in government reforms
  including public finance, taxation, budget, expenditure, etc. with ability to respond evolving
  reform needs and opportunities. Specific experience in the aforementioned in Sub-Saharan
  Africa will be an advantage.
• Practical experience in designing and delivering capacity development activities for members
  of public finance system institutions including specific financial management; monitoring and
  evaluation; procurement, and internal/external auditing institutions.
• Demonstrable experience with projects related to public sector deliveries, Integrated Budget,
  and Expenditure System (IBEX); Integrated Financial Management Information System
  (IFMIS); and International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)..
• Demonstrable experience in strategic planning, project management, financial management,
  and monitoring and reporting.
• Experience in PEFA, International Budget Partnership (IBP), etc. research and/or drafting will
  be an advantage.

The TFU will be based in Addis Ababa. Periodic travel at sub-national level will be required.

Start date & period of implementation

The intended start date is May 2023 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 48 months from this date (approx. 968 working days).

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