Technical Director, Public Financial Management (PFM)
Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI) is an international development company. For more than 45 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 80 countries.
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- The purpose of the five-year (2020-2025) “State Accountability, Transparency and Effectiveness” (“State2State”) Activity is to increase the accountability, transparency and effectiveness of selected state and local governments (LGAs) in Nigeria.
- This will be achieved by: strengthening governance systems (with a focus on public financial management [PFM] and procurement, as well as monitoring and evaluation) related to the delivery of services in key sectors (basic education, primary health care, and water, sanitation and hygiene [WASH]); increasing government responsiveness to citizen needs and priorities; and improving government and civil society capacity to manage conflict (through work on prevention, mitigation and reconciliation with the same sectoral partners, not stand-alone assistance to the police or judiciary).
- State2State will achieve this purpose by facilitating the strengthening of subnational governance systems in a sustainable manner, supporting the efforts of local reformers and building on locally-derived solutions including, to the extent possible, reforms already working in other parts of Nigeria.
- The Technical Director PFM provides access to expert advice in all facets of reform to the State2State teams and counterparts.
- This role spearheads PFM assessments and updates and taps the latest thinking in all areas of PFM, especially budget and audit.
- This role will ensure the productive matching of resources/inputs and support the resolution of PFM issues.
- A relevant Degree in Business, Accounting, Development Studies or relevant field is required.
- MBA or other relevant Master’s Degree preferable.
- PhD ideal
- At least twelve (12) years of professional experience, with at least seven (7) years of demonstrated experience in the design and implementation of interventions regarding improving PFM. Previous experience designing and using the Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) framework preferred.
- Previous successful experience in working for or with government counterparts and/or community organizations to improve PFM, including taxation and fiscal decentralization
- Demonstrated effective training, capacity building and coaching skills, networking, interpersonal skills, creative problem solving, conflict, and ethical management skills
- Demonstrable experience in integrating gender into PFM activities
- Strong skill set in reporting, monitoring and evaluation
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; fluency in the English language
- Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software (Microsoft Office)
- Previous USAID program experience preferred.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: nigeriagovernance@dai.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.