Historique
Devoirs et responsabilités
- In close collaboration with the UN SSR team and MoDS, study relevant documentation related to the Security Sector Reform and Development.
- In close cooperation with the relevant officials in the MoDS and MoF, validate the needs expressed in various plans and assessments to establish the scope of the financial analysis framework and corresponding training programme.
- Conduct a costing and financial analysis of existing security sector plans and assessments under short-medium and longer-term scenarios agreed with MoDS and MoF.
- Present the results of this exercise for clearance to MoDS and MoF. These would feed into relevant trainings.
- Develop and conduct a training programme for key budgeting, costing and financial management officials in various security sector institutions and MoF.
- Mentor the trainees in undertaking financial analysis and costing of the various strategic plans of the security
- Present findings, get feed back and submit a Final Report on the result of the costing and financial analysis exercises and training programme.
The suggested timeline below is subject to further discussions with the Consultant and the UN SSR Project Team.
Days 6 – 10: Validate plans with relevant security sector institutions and develop a framework for costing, financial analysis and training programme for staff of security sector institutions
Days 10 – 15: Socialise the framework and conduct the identified training
Days 16 – 20: Submit and present Draft Consultancy Report. Review of report, and submission of finalised version. Report presented to members of the PMB and the UN SSR Team for inclusion in final SSD Report.
- A Final Report describing the agreed financial analysis framework including costing for short, medium to longer-term scenarios, recommendations for prioritisation and sequencing of expenses. The report should also indicate a description of the skills gaps in the relevant institutions, propose a training programme and identify any potential destinations for study tours, courses (and potential training providers) for selected staff working on budgeting / financial management of the security sector.
- A three day training programme for key staff to effectively follow the analytical work undertaken facilitated by the consultant.
Supervision
The incumbent will report directly to the UNDP SSR Project Manager and the SSR Project Management Board.
Compétences
- Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Strong negotiating and managerial skills to be able to work both independently and as a member of a team;
- Excellent networking with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships;
- Cross-cultural management experience and sensitivity;
- High level planning, organisational and time management skills, including flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet changing deadlines
- Well developed interpersonal skills , including the ability to liaise effectively at senior levels
- Analytical and problem solving skills of a high order, including the ability to formulate recommendations and policy advice desirable
- Demonstrated capacity to work both independently and in a team environment
Qualifications et expériences requises
- Advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) in Financial Management or Economics or related fields. A Bachelor’s degree with a combination of relevant professional qualifications and experience in dealing with security sector financial analysis maybe accepted in lieu of advanced university degree
- At least ten years of relevant experience providing technical training and technical advice to security sector organizations and similar institutions on financial management/budgeting/costing, particularly of the security sector.
- More than 5 years of experience in providing advice, estimates, and financial analysis of programs and projects particularly relating to Security Sector.
- Experience in managing institutional reform/change processes including preparation of plans and programs for the reform process.
- Experience in formulation of policies and procedures, rules and regulations inherent to the financial management of the security sector.
- International experience as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.
- Demonstrated skills in drafting strategies and reports.
- Fluency in English is a must.
- Ability to work effectively in physically stressful conditions.
- Experience in South East Asia particularly in Timor-Leste and knowledge of the current political context, specifically in regard to the development of the security sector.
- Knowledge of Portuguese and or Tetum will be an asset
- Familiarity with UNDP and UN Mission procedures
- Working knowledge of Portuguese or Indonesian Bahasa is an asset