Public Financial Management Specialist

TERMS OF REFERENCE

PositionPublic Finance Management SpecialistPlace of Performance Mogadishu, SomaliaContract Duration1 yearStarting Date ASAP

OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL

CTG Global is a managed service company specializing in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, Human Resources support services and Monitoring & Evaluation in post disaster and post conflict countries around the world.

CTG Global provides services to humanitarian organizations, government, non-governmental organizations and corporates that enables public and private sectors to focus on their core business and the achievement of their objectives in hostile and threatening environments as we provide a safe and secure environment for them to do so and alleviate them of their risks, crisis and personnel management problems.

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

The purpose of the project is to support Somali security institutions, Government stakeholders and international community working under the general oversight of the Human Resources System (HRS) Steering Group to build and, systematically and efficiently manage an accountable and transparent human resources system that supports the security institutions stipend payments and benefits of the security forces and veterans.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

Public Finance Management Specialist will be responsible for the following duties:

Public Finance Management (PFM) Specialist will be included at the Programme level. The PFM Specialist will be located at the Ministry of Finance, the Central Bank and other Government Institutions, as appropriate and agreed to with Government and liaise with the Ministry of Finance to make sure that all of the client’s electronic stipends payment systems are compliant with and fully compatible with Somali Financial systems, regulations and international banking standards. The PFM Specialist will assist in the transfer of the HRS to the Somali Government and its integration into the National Public Finance System, including budgets and salary payments.

· Function as a team member in providing specialist advice on the design and integration of the electronic Stipends payment system;

· Maintain contact between the Ministry of Finance and Central Bank of Somalia with the Stipends Programme Manager and individual Stipends Project Managers;

· Establish and maintain a positive relationship senior finance and banking in the Somali government;

· Investigate and learn the application of Somali law in relation to treasury, public finance and central banking systems;

· Assist the project teams to develop a Somali law compliant electronic payments system that ensures electronic payment of stipends in accordance with donors’ individual policies and requirements;

· Measure progress according to payments timelines, identifying problems, proposing solutions in collaboration with the Project Manager;

· Troubleshoot and solve problems at the central government level to ensure payments are made in accordance with donors requirements and compliance with Somali needs;

· Ensure that payments systems are properly documented and quality assure such documentation;

· To make recommendations for improvement of the financial management systems after carried out assessments in treasury, public finance and central banking system;

· Prepare and conduct training of the recommended systems to counterparts;

· Provide advise on payments related matters;

· Provide guidance to payment teams on technical and administrative matters;

· Participate in relevant coordination meetings and other working groups;

· Other duties as required.

1. Monitoring and Progress Controls

The Public Finance management Specialist will work within the HRS Project Team and will provide regular updates on progress with reference to payments as well as weekly and monthly progress reports as required.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Education

· Masters Degree in Finance, Accountancy or Banking, combined with 10 years of professional relevant work experience.

· Good knowledge of international banking practices;

Work Experience

· Good knowledge or an ability to quickly acquire an in-depth knowledge of Somali financial law, financial systems and banking systems and regulations;

· An in-depth knowledge of Public Financial Accounting.

· An ability to understand and apply Somali national financial and banking regulations.

· Proven ability to produce advice, reports and papers on substantive issues with strict attention to deadlines;

· Ability to oversee and report on the work of others;

· Excellent drafting ability and communication skills, both oral and written, and good computer skills;

· Proven ability to communicate orally, and ability to prepare written reports in clear, concise and meaningful way;

· Good interpersonal skills and abilities to gain assistance of others in a team endeavor;

· Ability to effectively work in a multicultural environment;

· Have a demonstrated ability to live in the conditions of the region;

· Fluency in oral and written English and Somali is required.

Key Competencies

· Leadership – Proven supervisory ability and/or technical leadership. Ability to maintain effective working relations both as a team member and team leader.

· Teamwork – Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

· Planning & Organization – Ability to manage, organize, plan and implement work assignments, juggle competing demands and work under pressure of frequent and tight deadlines.

· Judgment – Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment and decision making skills.

· Communications – Strong spoken and written communication skills.

· Problem Solving – Strong analytical and problem solving skills and ability to handle a range of management and coordination issues.

· Professionalism – Professionalism: sound knowledge of, and exposure to, administrative and financial management issues.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail tocareers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_697” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.