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Public Financial Management Specialist

Public Financial Management Specialist

NTU International A / SBerlin, Germany, Germany
Vor 18 Tagen
Stellenbeschreibung

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, with a dual focus on the education sector and public financial management (PFM) . The PFM Specialist will provide targeted short-term technical support to strengthen the design, implementation, and monitoring of reforms under Zambia’s Public Finance Management Strategy, ensuring improved efficiency, accountability, and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct diagnostic assessments and performance reviews of PFM systems , including budgeting, execution, internal controls, reporting, and audit functions.
  • Provide technical input to the implementation of the PFM Reform Strategy at both central and sectoral levels (particularly education).
  • Strengthen links between strategic planning and budgeting , including support to programme-based budgeting and MTEF processes.
  • Advise on expenditure tracking and fiduciary risk mitigation , including public expenditure reviews.
  • Support natl. institutions (e.g. MoFNP, MoGE, ZPPA, Auditor General) in building capacity for PFM transparency and accountability .
  • Contribute to the design and delivery of training workshops and stakeholder dialogues on PFM topics.
  • Collaborate closely with EU Delegation and key stakeholders to support budget support implementation and indicator tracking .
  • Draft high-quality technical reports and policy briefs tailored to the needs of both natl. partners and the EU Delegation.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Economics, Public Finance, Accounting, Public Administration , or a related field.
  • Excellent analytical and technical writing skills.
  • Full professional proficiency in English (C1 level or above).

    • Professional Experience

  • 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.
  • Prior experience working with or within public institutions in Zambia and / or Sub-Saharan Africa is strongly preferred .
  • Demonstrated experience in :
  • Working under Official Development Assistance (ODA) modalities
  • Implementing or advising on PFM strategies or reforms
  • Working with EU or donor-funded budget support or technical assistance projects
  • Experience coordinating with natl. 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 sent to [email protected]. Due to the large number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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