The Centre for Local Governance Advocacy (CLGA) is seeking to recruit Public Financial Management (PFM) Expert.

Responsibilities

Working together with our Financiers, Partners, Project Coordinator and other team members, the expert will:

• Provide technical support and backstopping on all issues related to Public Financial Management, ensuring alignment with best practices and relevant polices
• Lead initiatives to engage with underperforming MMDAs, offering targeted support and strategies to enhance their performance in future public financial management compliance league table (PFMCLT) assessments
• Support the engagement with parliament, central ministries and other national-level stakeholders on issues emerging from the publication of the MMDAs league table report
• Support the organisation of the National PFM Policy Engagement forum, focusing on the PFMCLT report and any issues that arise from its publication
• Support high-level engagement meetings with national actors on issues related to the PFMCLT, providing thought leadership and advocating for strategic policy reforms
• Offer strategic advice on PFM-related issues, guiding decision-makers in developing and implementing effective financial management policies and frameworks
• Facilitate engagement of relevant stakeholders across ministries, department and agencies (MMDAs), to ensure the smooth execution of PFMCLT
• Support programme activities related to the PFMCLT, including the review and analysis of data, development of assessment tools and workplans. Ensure that all activities are aligned with the overarching objectives of improving PFM practices
• Perform any other tasks as assigned by the Project Coordinator

Qualification Required & Experience

• An understanding of the Public Financial Management systems in Ghana
• Experience and understanding of the PFM cycle
• Experience in programme development and management
• Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Economics, Finance and Accounting
• At least 6 years of post qualification relevant experience in PFM related activities
• Must not be above 35 years
• Strong leadership and ICT skills with demonstrated experience in managing teams shall be required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Location: Accra