Public Financial Management Specialist

JR France; Paris; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading company is seeking a Public Financial Management Specialist to provide technical support for budget support reforms in Zambia. This long-term advisor role requires expertise in economic and public finance, with a focus on enhancing financial transparency. Applicants must have a Master’s degree and a minimum of 10 years' experience in public financial management, ideally with regional insights into Sub-Saharan Africa.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in a related field required.
• 10+ years of professional experience in PFM essential.
• Fluency in English at C1 level preferred.

Responsabilités

• Conduct assessments of PFM systems and provide technical input on reforms.
• Advise on expenditure tracking and strengthen PFM transparency.
• Draft technical reports and collaborate with stakeholders.

Connaissances

Analytical Skills

Technical Writing

Public Financial Management

Fiduciary Risk Assessment

Formation

Master’s degree in Economics or related field

Description du poste

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Client:

NTU International A/S

Location:

paris, France

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

29.05.2025

Expiry Date:

13.07.2025

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Job Description:

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 [emailprotected] . Due to the large number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.