Public Financial Management Resident Advisor - AFRITAC South

About the role

The Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD) of the IMF is recruiting an experienced public financial management (PFM) expert for a Regional Public Financial Management Advisor position at AFRITAC South, the IMF's Regional Technical Assistance Center for Southern Africa, based in Mauritius. The advisor coordinates and delivers capacity development support mainly to ministries of finance and related institutions in Angola, Comoros, Madagascar and Mozambique, working in a small team with close contact with IMF headquarters staff.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver PFM capacity development support to ministries of finance and related institutions in Angola, Comoros, Madagascar and Mozambique
• Engage with senior officials and technical staff, as well as other capacity development providers in these countries
• Manage the outputs of short-term experts contributing to the capacity development activities
• Work under the technical supervision of the Fiscal Affairs Department and in close coordination with the AFRITAC South Director

Required profile

• Relevant university degree or equivalent (at least master's level), preferably in economics, finance or accounting, and at least four years of relevant professional experience
• Broad experience designing and implementing PFM reforms at national level in one or more of the listed areas
• Strong oral and written English, excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork ability
• Ability to maintain effective relations with national authorities and donors at senior level and to handle sensitive issues discreetly in a multicultural environment
• Willingness to travel extensively; full proficiency in French or Portuguese is required
• Experience delivering capacity development in developing countries and knowledge of PFM systems and reforms in Southern Africa is an advantage

Required skills

• PFM reform design and implementation: budget formulation, fiscal transparency, fiscal risk management, budget execution, treasury systems, legislative framework, internal control and audit, digital transformation of PFM, and public investment management
• Training delivery: experience developing, organizing and running training courses and workshops is desirable

The appointment is initially one year, renewable up to a maximum of four years, with an expected start in early May 2027. Unsuccessful candidates may be considered for short-term assignments or other resident advisor positions.