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Senior Financial Management Expert (m/f/d) EU Support to Public Finance Management Reforms in Ethiopia [Addis Abeba]
POSTED BY: Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
REF:GIZ 560
Date Published:Thursday, January 12, 2023
Date of Expiration:Tuesday, July 11, 2023 EXPIRED
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 Ethiopia | ADDIS ABABA in Ethiopia |
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| Development Agency
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| MAIN JOB DESCRIPTION |
Job-ID: V000053225
Location: Addis Abeba
Assignment period: 05/01/2023 - 04/30/2027
Field: Governance
Type of employment: part-time
Application deadline: 01/23/2023
ABOUT US
• Your professional and personal development is important to us. At GIZ, you will be offered global work opportunities and an atmosphere that is characterised by diversity, respect and genuine equal opportunities. Gender equality promotion is a matter of course for us. Our benefits are also impressive in terms of work-life balance and family friendliness. Flexible working hours that fit your life situation are an integral part of our corporate culture.
• GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued - regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age or sexual orientation.
• GIZ would like to increase the proportion of employees with disability, both in Germany and abroad. Applications from persons with disabilities are most welcome.
• Our model for success is a better life for everyone and purposeful tasks for our employees. For more than 50 years, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), as a company of the German Federal Government, has been supporting the implementation of development policy goals worldwide. Together with partner organisations in 120 countries, we are involved in a diverse range of projects. If you want to make a difference in the world and develop yourself in the process, you've come to the right place.
CONTACT
Alicia Beck
+49 6196 79-3293
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a state owned organisation. We work worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ International Services (InS) is an integral division of GIZ. We offer the experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market and provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and result-oriented services.
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:
1. Improved service delivery for all through more effective PFM systems at local level; and
2. Improved budget oversight and budget scrutiny by the relevant national institutions.
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YOUR PROFILE
Qualifications and skills
1. Post-graduate in accounting, financial management, auditing, economics or related field.
2. Certification in accounting such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Chartered Accountant
(CA); International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS); or similar certifications.
General professional experience
1. At least 8 years' experience in European Commission aid delivery methods and previous
experience in implementation of EDF projects/programmes.
2. Demonstrable experience with and understanding of the practical guide on contract procedures
for European Union external action (PRAG).
3. Demonstrated cross-cultural sensitivity; interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
4. Computer literacy, excellent report writing skills and ability to produce quality financial
reports and related documents.
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
6. Experience in Africa is a requirement. Specific experience in Ethiopia would be considered an
advantage.
Specific professional experience
1. Previous experience as a financial manager and/or procurement officer of EU funded projects
or programmes is required.
2. Previous experience in projects or programmes focused on public finance, taxation, budget,
expenditure, procurement, and internal/external auditing is required.
3. Demonstrable experience in financial management capacity development (training, on-the-job
support, guidance, hand-holding etc.) and for Integrated Budget and Expenditure system
(IBEX) and Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS).
4. Experience in updating financial procedures and manuals for planning, budgeting, and
accounting, cash management and cascading of financial and audit regulations and guidelines.
5. Technical knowledge and experience in International Public Sector Accounting Standards
(IPSAS); Treasury Single Account (TSA); and similar accounting standards.
6. Practical experience in the implementation of financial transparency and accountability (FTA)
concept; and International Budget Partnership (IBP) recommendations.
LOCATION INFORMATION
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. 726 working days).
NOTES
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