Empleos en el PNUD - 64555- Regional Public Financial Management cum Accountab

Regional Public Financial Management cum Accountability Expert (6 positions) NPPP II - NEX project

Localidad :

Dhanagadhi, Nepalganj, Hetauda, Pokhara, Kavre and Biratnagar, Nepal

Tipo de contrato :

Other

Fecha de comienzo del contrato :

01-May-2016

Fecha límite de postulación :

05-Apr-16 (Medianoche Nueva York, Estados Unidos)

Nivel de puesto :

Other

Duración del contrato inicial :

Idiomas requeridos :

Inglés

Duración esperada del puesto :

Annual contract and extended based on performance

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Antecedentes

The Local Governance and Community Development Programme (LGCDP) is a national programme which is being implemented by the Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development (MoFALD) and supported by 14 development partners under different financial arrangements. LGCDP’s Programme Document(PD) comprehensively describes LGCDP’s rationale and approach along with its vision, goals and purpose. The individual programme components and management arrangements are also fully described in the PD as is the Programme log frame and the results and reporting framework. Under the overall supervision of the National Programme Director (NPD) and the day-to-day supervision of the National Programme Manager (NPM), the Programme Coordination Unit (PCU) is responsible for providing support for the implementation of agreed programme activities.

The overarching goal of the programme is to contribute towards poverty reduction through better local governance reform and community development. The goal of the Programme is aligned with national goal and will contribute either directly or indirectly to the achievement of the national poverty reduction goal by empowering citizens and responding to their priority needs, while at the same time strengthening decentralized local governance, and facilitating community development.

The Programme provides an overall framework for: (i) strengthening decentralization and devolution processes; (ii) improving local governance system to ensure effective delivery of basic services; and (iii) empowering citizens, especially women, children and disadvantaged groups (DAGs) and their institutions.

Because of the nature of the Program in terms of its size, scope and coverage, the government felt the need for the technical assistance (TA) at both the national and sub-national levels for the successful operation of the Programmme. Accordingly, the Policy and Programme Support Facility (PPSF) has been established to extend technical assistance to the Program as envisioned in the Program Document and Joint Financing Arrangement (JFA). Under PPSF, the technical assistance to LGCDP II is managed through central level Programme Coordination Unit (PCU) and Regional Coordination Unit (RCU) in each of the six cluster offices of LGCDP II where thematic specialists, District Governance Experts (DGE) and Urban Governance Experts (UGE) are stationed.

Deberes y responsabilidades

Under the overall supervision of the National Programme Director (NPD) and National Programme Manager (NPM), six Public Financial Management Expert (PFME) directly work under managers of output 2 and output 4 (chief of Financial Administration section and chief of Good Governance Promotion Section of MOFALD). In the meantime, PFMAE works closely with PCU's Accountability and Oversight specialist and PFM Specialists of LGCDP PCU. S/He is attached to RCU offices to establish necessary coordination with all RCU staff. S/He always reports to RCU coordinator for all communications with the Good Governance Promotion section and Financial Administration section, LGAF Secretariat and PCU.

The PFME will support MoFALD for the implementation of all LGCDP II activities especially in Outputs 2, 3 & 4 as outlined in the ASIP. S/He is involved in strengthening capacity of local bodies for improvement of oversight, promoting accountability and reducing fiduciary risks. S/He will actively involve in MOFALD’s initiatives on accountability and PFM reform process. S/He will be a focal person to facilitate activities in regional level for the implementation of Fiduciary Risk Reduction Action Plan (FRRAP).

Support on Accountability and Oversight

Assist CSOs quality assurance assessment process, online reporting and assist in the compilation of lessons learning and sharing;
In coordination with CSO, Provide technical support to Ward Citizen Forum (WCF) for oversights of LBs’ various activities;
Provide technical support in reporting modality from CSOs on public hearings /audits and grievances management in RCU level;
Review and suggest on practical issues in grievance tracking system to Local Bodies, tracking through use of IT at LB's level;
Provide support on selection of CSOs;
Support Accountability and Oversight Specialist on regular basison periodic report to LGAF Secretariat incorporating feedbacks and suggestions;

Support in strengthening Public Finance Management and managing Reduction of Fiduciary Risk

Obtain and analyze updated financial statement of LBs for tracking to budget and variance analysis for each trimester and report on pertinent issues noticed in regard to financial delivery on LGCDP activities of LBs. Provide required information to support for trimester Financial Management Reports (FMRs) of LGCDP as per Joint Financing Arrangement (JFA);
Identify issues and challenges related to financial management and fiduciary risks at LBs, and make recommendations to the Financial Administration section and PCU for way forward;
Provide technical supports and offer feedbacks to LBs for improving financial management system;
Advocacy for disclosure and analyze LBs’ audit reports (internal audit, final audits, OAG-N audits) and monitor progress on setting audit arears;
Support MOFALD initiatives to implement Audit Observation Record and Tracking System (AORTS) in DDCs;
Support and coordinate for effective implementation of DDC FAMP, Municipality software and VDC software;
Support for orientation and implementation of Fiduciary Risk Reduction Action Plan (FRRAP);
Analyze targets vs achievement in regard to physical progress in LGCDP activities where applicable and synchronize the progress with the financial delivery to judge value for money;
Prepare on demand reports required by PCU, ministry and upon DP’s requests;
In coordination with Financial Administration section of MOFALD, plan and implement for financial monitoring of LBs and assist MOFALD’s team for such kind;
Participate, observe and provide necessary support for LBs’ planning and budgeting process including regular monitoring of authorization letter and budget release for LBs on LGCDP budget heads;
Collect annual financial information about Revenue and Expenditure of last year using format to be provided by LBFC and Local Revenue Section by the end of August of each year;
Prepare periodic updates of IPT implementation of municipalities, preparation of Revenue Improvement Action Plan of DDCs and municipalities.

Capacity Development related responsibilities

Carry out assessment of institutional and financial management capacity of the selected CSOs, identify their capacity gaps, prepare and submit capacity development plan for CSOs in the region;
Assist and advise Financial Administration Section of MOFALD in drawing up annual capacity development plans in the area of Financial Management for local bodies within the region;
Plan and provide trainings and share knowledge in the field of financial management and accountability;
Identify local resource persons (LRP) for related trainings and involve them in coordination with Financial Administration section;
Any other assignmentsrelated to output 2, 3 and 4 of the ASIP as advised by Chief of Good Governance Promotion and Financial Administration section, PCU and RCU.

Competencias

Promotes sharing of knowledge and experience, and actively works towards continued personal learning and development;
Good practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues;
Ability to go beyond established procedures and models, propose new approaches which expand the range of projects;
Builds strong relationships with all partners, focuses on impact and results and responds positively to critical feedback;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;
Proven networking, team building, organizational and communication skills;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment with a positive attitude;
Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education:

Completion of Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics or related field.

Experience:

At least 5 years’ of working experience on Financial Management, governance and oversight of project /programme activities preferably in public sector in Nepal.
Experience of capacity building in development context;
Experience of working with spreadsheets, presentation software, proven experience of handling accounting software or ERP.

Language skills:

Fluent command of spoken and written Nepali and English.