THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS VACANCY

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1 THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMIC AFFAIRS VACANCY Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified persons to fill vacant posts in the Ministry of Finance. Public Financial Management Reform Programme PFMRP The Government has been successfully undertaking reforms in the PFM area since 1998, through a series of PFM reform programmes. In July 2004, the Government in consultation with its Development Partners (DPs) who support the PFMRP launched PFMRP Phase II. PFMRP Phase II is underpinned by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which sets out a framework under which the government and development partners, channeling financial support via the PFMRP basket or projects funds, will cooperate. Following the external review of the PFMRP II and other follow up assessments, a number of challenges were observed that guided the revision of PFMRP Strategic Plan to be implemented under PFMRP III. The New PFMRP Strategic Plan has also been guided by other Government reform programmes, the wishes, desires and capabilities of key stakeholders and has taken into account the many lessons learned from previous reform phases. Programme Objective The objective of PFMRP III is to Operationalise the Public Financial Management tools, systems, techniques, methods and procedures to achieve allocative efficiency i.e. to get them to work properly and efficiently. It will be about embedding PFM best practices, developed under PFMRP II in the budgeting and accounting systems, giving the Government a base for effective and efficient delivery of public services. The specific objective is to enhance greater predictability and availability of medium term resources to executing agencies utilizing operationalised best practice PFM systems, which demand delegated financial autonomy and accountability in MDAs and LGAas by The PFMRP III management set up is intended to allow the delivery of outputs to be utilized by Change Manager located in any part of the PFM area. 1

2 Job Title: 1. PROGRAMME COORDINATOR PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REFORM PROGRAMME. (PFMRP) - 1 POST Report to: Deputy Permanent Secretary Public Financial Management (PFM) Purpose and scope of the job; (i) Overall coordination of the PFMRP. (ii) Ensure implementation of PFMRP Strategic Plan Main Duties and Responsibilities Coordinate the efforts of the component managers in order to achieve the optimum output from the programme. Prepare annual action plans and budget for the programme; Coordinate PFM activities within MoF and other MDAs as well as LGAs. Act as the Secretary to the meetings of PFMRP, Joint Steering Meetings and working group meetings. Under the chairmanship of the Permanent Secretary, convene meetings of the PFMRP Joint Steering committees as and when required; Prepare the progress reports of the PFMRP and avail the same to stakeholders on a regular basis; Advise component managers on issues related to the programme and their components; Ensure that there are no overlapping activities amongst and between components; Devise and provide early warning systems geared towards alerting component managers when progress is not matched by expected targets; Provide the services of a Help Desk for component managers; Prepare quarterly, semi annual and annual reports on the activities of the programme; Follow-up and monitor the appraisal checklist; Establish and maintain a network of key stakeholders; Assess needs, prepare TORs and coordinate procurement of TA; and Perform any other duties as may be directed by the DPS-PFM. Qualifications and experience; Holders of Masters Degree in Finance, Economics or Business Administration. Applicants should have a proven practical experience of at least seven years in similar role in a developing country. Experience with donor supported programmes is important. Key Attributes of ideal applicant; Substantive knowledge in Public Financial Management. Ability to work in a team. Fluency in spoken and written English. Have demonstrable computer skills particularly with MS Word and Spreadsheet applications. Be well experienced in the work of Ministry of Finance. Have excellent Interpersonal skills. 2

3 2. MONITORING AND EVALUATION SPECIALIST 1 POST Purpose and Scope of the Job: The overall responsibility of the M&E specialist will facilitate implementation of an effective M&E system needed to support coordination, monitoring and evaluation of PFMRP performance within the Government reporting frame work. Main Responsibilities and Duties: The main tasks to be performed by the specialist will include: To provide technical support and coordinate M&E activities across the PFMRP key results areas/ components and other PFMRP key actors. Ensure monitoring and reporting requirements are understood by key PFMRP agencies and other key stakeholders. Coordinate, facilitate and manage the establishment of benchmarks, and midterm evaluations of PFMRP III. Support the design and implementation of a management information system for the PFMRP that is integrated with the Government Monitoring Frame Work. Perform any other duties as may be directed by the DPS-PFM. Qualifications and Experience: Masters degree in economics, business administration, project/programme management or relevant Post-graduate University Level education with sound training in monitoring and evaluation of development programmes/projects. The suitable candidate should have considerable knowledge and skills in management information system (MIS). Excellent analytical skills backed by good working experience with statistics and computer skills. Sound knowledge and skills in Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) procedure and scoring process and Public Expenditure Review (PER). He/she should have basic knowledge of PFMRP institutions and their operations. At least five years progressive experience in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation system for development programmes and projects. Sound experience in using MTEF as tool for Government planning, budgeting and reporting. Use of Performance indicators. Practical skills in the use of Logical Framework Analysis and Result Based Management (RBM) Framework. Key Attributes of Ideal Applicant: Good interpersonal skills Strong written communication skills A team player Job Title: 3. PFM PROGRAMME EXPERT 1 POST Purpose and scope of the job: The PFM programme expert will mainly be responsible for capacity building and providing technical support for delivery of PFMRP outputs. This job requires specialized skills in PFM and programme management. 3

4 Main Responsibilities and duties: To ensure a strong and robust programme management framework is institutionalized within Government for PFMRP III implementation. To create capacity and the skill set of staff in the programme management area, on the job skills transfer. To organize formal training for staff to ensure effective management of the programme. Qualifications and Experience Holders of master s degree in Project Management, Public Finance or other related fields. The applicant should have an international experience in management of major PFM reforms, in Tanzania. The applicant should demonstrate ability to design and implement on the job and formal training programmes for PFMRP Staff. Proven track record in management of PFM programme with diverse structure, monitoring and evaluation systems 5 years of relevant experience. Key Attributes of Ideal applicant: Ability to work with computerized modules for the programme monitoring Ability to work with a team Have excellent interpersonal skills. Job Title: 4. PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST 1 POST Purpose and Scope of the job: Responsible for management of the CO Procurement Unit, effective delivery of procurement services in order to obtain the best value for money. He / she analyze and interpret the financial rules and regulations and provide solutions to a wide spectrum of complex issues related to procurement. The Specialist will build the Procurement implementation capacities in national counterparts by providing quality capacity development advisory services and coming up with solutions. The Procurement Specialist promotes a collaborative, client-focused, quality and results-oriented approach in the PFMRP. Main Responsibilities and Duties The main tasks to be performed by the specialist will include: Elaboration and implementation of operational strategies. Efficient management of procurement processes. Elaboration, introduction and implementation of sourcing strategy and e- procurement tools. Provision of top quality advisory services / capacity development. Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing. 4

5 Qualification and Experience: Master s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics or related field. 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in procurement management. Key Attributes of Ideal Applicant: Good interpersonal skills. Strong written communication skills. A team player. Job Title: 5. FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR:- 1 POST Purpose and Scope of the job: The Financial Administrator will provide administrative and technical support to the programme office. The Financial Administrator will ensure that all PFMRP administrative matters and functions are carried out efficiently and effectively to achieve outcomes and results envisaged in the Strategic Plan. Main Task and Responsibilities: The main tasks to be performed by the financial administrator will include: Manage, organize, and update PFMRP financial data from the accounting system. Communicate and provide information to assist and enable PFMRP operations for effective service to Departments/MDAs / LGAs. Follow up on quality management strategy and plans, including resource, systems, timescales, to support, contribute to, and integrate within, the PFMRP s planned targets and strategy. Follow-up on implementation process according to agreed standards and take necessary action to communicate/advise/assist according to performance levels. Manage and control PFMRP expenditure within agreed budgets. Participate in negotiation and administration of PFMRP purchasing contracts. Perform any other duty as may be directed by the programme manager. Qualifications and Experience: Post-graduate training in business administration, with bias of financial management. The suitable candidate should have considerable knowledge and skills in computerized accounting system. He/She should have basic knowledge of Government accounting system and operations. At least five years progressive experience. 5

6 Key Attributes of Ideal Applicant: Good interpersonal skills. Strong written communication skills. A team player. APPLICANTS FOR ALL POSTS Mode of Application: Typed applications, supported by CVs, copies of Certificates and contact details of three referees Prospective applicants who are employed in the public service should route their applications through their employers. The applicants should send a covering letter explaining how he/she meets the job requirement and provide a salary history. The application should carry a passport size photo of the applicant affixed at the top centre of the first page. All applications should include a telephone number reachable at any time as well as an address Only successful candidates will be called for an interview on a date to be decided later. Interested candidates should send their application by to info.tanzania@tz.ey.com or hand delivery to: The Recruiter: Reference MOFEA PFMRP Unit c/o Utalii House, 36 Laibon Road, Oysterbay, Dar es Salaam. Tel: / / Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday May 15th 2009 at noon local time. 6