Democratic Republic of the Congo: Short Term PFM and Governance Specialists

Position Overview:IBI International is an international economic development consulting firm whose main client is the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Now celebrating 19 years of operations, IBI is headquartered in the Court House neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia.

IBI is searching for candidates to serve as Public Financial Management and Governance Specialists under the anticipated USAID-funded Integrated Governance Activity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). These will be short-term assignments (from two weeks to six months) in the DRC. The project is expected to start in early 2016.

This project’s purpose is strengthening key governance institutions in order to improve the delivery of health and education services and improve economic growth at the community level. It also focuses on strengthening transparency and accountability within the government and increasing civic participation. Successful candidates will have demonstrated expertise working with decentralization, public financial management, local governance and regional or national level institutions in developing countries.

Specific Responsibilities:

This position will work as technical advisors supporting activities under the DRC Integrated Governance project. Required expertise includes, but is not limited to:

• Budget development and execution, including participatory budget planning
• Revenue and fee collection
• Tax Administration
• Provincial- or State-level financial auditing
• Provincial- or State- level government budgeting and expenditure management
• Public financial management
• Ministry-level human resources policy
• Strategic planning
• Public financial communications
• Civil society capacity-building
• Civic participation (gender inclusive)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Must Have:

• Fluency in French and English
• A Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Political Science, or other relevant field
• 10 years of work experience in public financial management
• Significant work experience related to advising on specific functions mentioned above

Desired:

• Previous work experience in Francophone Africa or DRC preferred.
• Previous experience in financial management reform in the public health or education sector

Please go to ww.ibi-usa.com/jobs and upload your resume for the “PFM and Governance STTA” position. IBI appreciates all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

For full consideration, please apply by: September 15, 2015

For more information about IBI International, please visit www.ibi-usa.com.

IBI International is an equal opportunity employer.