Public Financial Management (PFM) / Budget Support Expert (Cat. I)

NTU International; Brussel; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

NTU International A/S is seeking a Senior Public Financial Management (PFM) / Budget Support Expert for an EU-funded project in Solomon Islands. The role is part-time and involves three missions to Honiara over the 36-month implementation period, with an indicative start in December 2026.

The successful candidate will provide technical assistance in PFM, macro-fiscal assessment, budget transparency, and EU budget support operations.

Qualifications

• University studies of at least 3 years with a diploma in Economics, Finance, Accounting or related field.
• If no degree, at least 5 years equivalent professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of public financial management, macro-fiscal assessment and budget reform.

Responsibilities

• Lead or significantly contribute to the implementation of EU budget support operations.
• Coordinate across multiple government entities, development partners and system vendors in complex reform environments.
• Prepare disbursement requests or equivalent performance-based reporting for EU budget support.
• Demonstrate ability to engage senior government levels and to work across the Pacific region where relevant.

Skills

Public financial management

Budget analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Economics/Finance/Accounting degree or 5 years experience

Job description

Senior Public Financial Management (PFM) / Budget Support Expert (Cat. I)

EU-funded Project: TA for Energy Sector Budget Support in Solomon Islands: EU–Solomon Islands Partnership for a Modern, Green and Competitive Energy Sector

Indicative Start Date: 20 December 2026

Implementation Period: 36 months (indicative end date: 20 December 2029)

Position: Part-time, involving 3 missions to Honiara over the implementation period

About NTU International A/S

NTU International A/S is an international consulting company providing project management and technical advisory services worldwide. NTU works with European Union institutions, international financial institutions, development agencies, ministries and public institutions across public financial management, budget support, economic governance, institutional reform, sustainable development and international cooperation.

NTU International is currently identifying qualified experts for the EU-funded project TA for Energy Sector Budget Support in Solomon Islands: EU–Solomon Islands Partnership for a Modern, Green and Competitive Energy Sector.

The overall objective of the project is to promote sustainable and inclusive economic growth in Solomon Islands by contributing to the modernisation and strengthening of the country's energy‑sector legal, regulatory and institutional framework, while accelerating inclusive, long‑term low‑carbon development.

The project is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Solomon Islands National Development Strategy 2016–2035.

In this context, we are seeking a highly qualified Senior Public Financial Management (PFM) / Budget Support Expert (Cat. I) to provide technical assistance in public financial management, macro‑fiscal assessment, budget transparency and the implementation of EU budget support operations.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• At least completed university studies of at least 3 years, attested by a diploma in Economics, Finance, Accounting or any other relevant field. In its absence 5 years of equivalent professional experience.

General Professional Experience

• At least 12 years’ professional experience in public finance management (PFM) – including budget analysis, PFM reform or macro‑fiscal assessment;
• Substantial experience working within, or providing technical assistance to, central finance ministries, departments of finance, or equivalent government agencies responsible for whole‑of‑government financial management;
• Proven ability to engage at the senior levels of government with confidence, credibility and authority on financial management matters.

Specific professional experience

• Demonstrated experience leading or significantly contributing to the implementation of EU budget support operations including preparation of disbursement requests or equivalent performance‑based reporting;
• Having served in at least one international technical assistance assignment of at least two (2) years in a developing country, with a focus on public financial management;
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate across multiple government entities, development partners and system vendors in a complex reform environment;
• Working experience in the Pacific region is considered an asset.

Language Requirements

• English: Full professional proficiency, both written and spoken – mandatory.