Democratic Republic of the Congo: Senior Public Financial Management (PFM) Advisor

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 the Senior Public Financial Management (PFM) Advisor under the anticipated USAID-funded Integrated Governance Activity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This will be a long-term position based in the DRC. The position 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 to manage and support the success of all PFM-focused tasks under the DRC Integrated Governance Activity. This function includes, but is not limited to:

• Tax reform and analysis
• Fraud monitoring, auditing, and internal controls
• Provincial- or State-level financial auditing
• Government budgeting and expenditure management
• Provincial- or State- level government budgeting and expenditure management
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Must Have:

• Fluency in French and English
• A Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or other relevant field
• 10 years of work experience in public financial management
• 5+ years of work experience related to the specific functions mentioned above

Desired:

• Previous work experience in Francophone Africa.
• 5 years of experience in financial management reform in the public health or education sector

Please go to www.ibi-usa.com/jobs and upload your resume for the “SENIOR PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ADVISOR” 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

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IBI International is an equal opportunity employer.