Application Deadline : 20 Feb 2013
Applications are invited from the eligible candidates for the position of Senior Public Sector & Governance Specialist at the World Bank. Job location will be Dili, Timor-Leste. Essential language is English.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Lead the Bank’s Public Financial Management engagement in Timor-Leste, including the PFMCBP and its successor activities
- Provide strategic and operational advice to the Government and Bank Management on public sector management and reform, particularly public financial management;
- Contribute to or lead AAA (ESW and TA) on public expenditure and financial management, public administration issues and public investment management.
- Coordinate the Bank’s Governance and Anti-Corruption agenda in Timor-Leste.
- Provide high quality technical advice as required in response to on-demand requests from the Government of Timor-Leste, often drawing expertise from different parts of the Bank group.
- Monitor and report on economic developments in coordination with the country economist.
- Provide analytical inputs in relevant sections of country strategies, sector reports, and operational documents.
- Maintain regular links with peers in the Bank and with stakeholders in Timor-Leste (academics, donors, think tanks, civil society) to promote cross learning, draw in technical expertise and disseminate analysis.
- Represent the World Bank, as needed, at public forums and meetings.
- Contribute to the department’s knowledge management agenda, including through support to the departmental PSG Community of Practice.
Qualifications and Experience :
- Minimum Education: MA/MS in Economics, Political Science, or a related discipline.
- Minimum Years of Directly Relevant Experience: 8.
- A strong understanding of the key public financial management processes, as well as knowledge of international good practices
- Significant experience in the application of budget formulation reform, budget execution reform, revenue administration reform or civil service reform in developing countries
- Knowledge of and experience working in fragile and resource rich economies is a plus
- Good understanding of macroeconomic policy issues and knowledge of relevant debates for resource rich countries.
- Familiar with the current debates, issues, and approaches in the global thinking on growth and poverty reduction.
- High degree of motivation, initiative, flexibility, reliability and diplomacy.
- Direct experience in capacity-building activities and dialogue with government officials is highly preferred.
- Superb interpersonal skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary bank staff teams, governments, NGOs and donors, while being diplomatic and sensitive to cultural, political and gender issues.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present complicated analyses to non-specialist audiences.
- Ability to multi-task and work under pressure. Ability to work within tight deadlines and budgets to produce high quality products.
Strong GF candidates are also encouraged to apply.
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