New Job Vacancies at (IMF)International Monetary Fund 2023 – New Job Vacancies at (IMF)International Monetary Fund 2023Work for the IMF. Work for the World. The Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is seeking an experienced Public Financial Management (PFM) expert for the East Africa Regional Technical Assistance Center (AFRITAC East), located in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
AFRITAC East provides capacity development (CD) support to Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania (including Zanzibar), and Uganda. The successful candidate will help strengthen public financial management in these countries by assisting with PFM reform implementation, particularly in the areas of reforms of institutional and legal frameworks for PFM, medium-term planning, budget formulation and execution, cash and debt management, public investment management, fiscal risk management, and fiscal transparency. Gender, digitalization, and climate change aspects of PFM are also relevant. The advisor will be part of a small team, and working closely with staff from IMF headquarters, the regional PFM advisor will coordinate and deliver PFM CD support to ministries of finance and related institutions in these countries.
In doing so, they will engage with senior officials and technical staff, as well as with other CD providers. The PFM advisor will also support the center coordinator in developing and implementing the AFRITAC East PFM workplan in close consultation with FAD; participate in headquarters-led CD activities; hire and supervise short‑term PFM experts; and deliver training events such as regional workshops and seminars. The advisor is expected to be appointed for an initial period of one year, on a renewable basis subject to satisfactory performance. They will work under the general administrative direction of the center coordinator, while on technical supervision and substantive issues they will report to FAD staff in Washington DC.
Qualifications
Applicants should have a relevant university degree or equivalent (at least at master’s level), preferably in economics, finance, or accounting, and four years of relevant, professional experience. Preference will be given to applicants with a minimum of 10 years of practical experience in a senior line or advisory position within a ministry of finance, or equivalent experience with international financial institutions, development partners, or in a major consulting firm. The successful candidate would have broad experience of supporting the implementation of PFM reforms, strong oral and written English communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to maintain effective relations with national authorities and donors at a senior level, and a willingness to travel extensively.
Experience in delivering CD support in low and middle-income countries, and in organizing and conducting training courses and workshops, is desirable. Work experience in the AFRITAC East region would also be an advantage. Candidates not selected for this position may be considered for advisor positions in other regions or for FAD short-term expert assignments. Department: FADM1 Fiscal Affairs Department Public Financial Management I Hiring forA11, A12, A13, A14The IMF is committed to achieving a diverse staff, including age, creed, culture, disability, educational background, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, nationality, race, religion and beliefs, and sexual orientation.
