Public Financial Management (PFM) Specialist
Long-term advisers and short-term experts
Project: Finance for Social Reforms in Zambia – Support Measures
Location: Lusaka, Zambia (with possible regional outreach)
Duration: Indicative 40–60 working days (phased deployment over project period)
Work Modality: Field-based with potential limited remote input
Project Overview
The EU-funded Technical Assistance project aims to support Zambia’s implementation of budget support reforms, focusing on the education sector and public financial management (PFM). The PFM Specialist will provide targeted short-term technical support to enhance the design, implementation, and monitoring of reforms under Zambia’s Public Finance Management Strategy, ensuring improved efficiency, accountability, and service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
1. Conduct diagnostic assessments and performance reviews of PFM systems, including budgeting, execution, internal controls, reporting, and audit functions.
2. Provide technical input to the implementation of the PFM Reform Strategy at both central and sectoral levels (particularly education).
3. Strengthen links between strategic planning and budgeting, including support to programme-based budgeting and MTEF processes.
4. Advise on expenditure tracking and fiduciary risk mitigation, including public expenditure reviews.
5. Support national institutions (e.g., MoFNP, MoGE, ZPPA, Auditor General) in building capacity for PFM transparency and accountability.
6. Contribute to the design and delivery of training workshops and stakeholder dialogues on PFM topics.
7. Collaborate closely with the EU Delegation and key stakeholders to support budget support implementation and indicator tracking.
8. Draft high-quality technical reports and policy briefs tailored to the needs of both national partners and the EU Delegation.
Qualifications and Skills
1. Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Economics, Public Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or a related field.
2. Excellent analytical and technical writing skills.
3. Full professional proficiency in English (C1 level or above).
Professional Experience
1. Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in Public Financial Management, including direct work on reforms in budgeting, expenditure management, financial reporting, internal controls, or audit.
2. Prior experience working with or within public institutions in Zambia and/or Sub-Saharan Africa is strongly preferred.
3. Demonstrated experience in:
1. Working under Official Development Assistance (ODA) modalities
2. Implementing or advising on PFM strategies or reforms
3. Working with EU or donor-funded budget support or technical assistance projects
4. Coordinating with national stakeholders and donor agencies, ensuring continuity and contextual sensitivity
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply and upload your CV via LinkedIn or send it to [emailprotected]. Due to the large number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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