DAI
Position: PFM Specialist
Industry: Company International Development
Employment Type: Full-Time
Placement: Yola, Adamawa State
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Job Description
DAI is seeking candidates for a position in PFM Specialist based in Yola, Adamawa State. If you are interested in this opportunity, please review the details below.
DAI is an international development company that has been at the forefront of tackling fundamental social and economic development issues worldwide for over 50 years. With operations in nearly 100 countries, DAI transforms ideas into impact through innovative and sustainable solutions. Our work spans a broad range of disciplines, from health and education to governance and economic development, aiming to improve lives and create enduring change. Our clients include international development agencies, financial institutions, private corporations, philanthropies, and national governments.
As part of our commitment to improving public financial management (PFM) in Nigeria, we are seeking a PFM Specialist to join our team in Adamawa. This position is a critical role embedded at the state level, where the specialist will provide technical support and leadership for PFM interventions. The PFM Specialist will work closely with state government officials to enhance budget planning, execution, transparency, procurement, auditing, and internal controls. This role is pivotal in ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and transparently to deliver better services in key sectors such as health, education, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).
Job Detail
Responsibilities
- Provide technical assistance and advisory services for PFM interventions.
- Assist in planning and preparing comprehensive, realistic, and credible budgets.
- Develop and implement multi-year planning frameworks like MTEF and MTSS in key sectors.
- Develop annual procurement plans to enhance transparency and efficiency.
- Manage procurement and expenditure processes to ensure effective budget execution.
- Monitor and report on budget performance through timely monthly and quarterly reports.
- Develop systems to enhance budget transparency and public understanding.
- Support the development or updating of fiscal responsibility and procurement legislation.
- Improve the quality and quantity of performance and financial audits.
- Enhance systems of internal controls and adopt IPSAS and NCOA standards.
- Develop and implement strategies to increase domestic resource mobilization.
- Strengthen the capacity of government agencies to monitor and evaluate financial management and service delivery.
- Conduct bi-annual PFM assessments and prepare comprehensive reports.
- Support debt management by analyzing and reporting on the state’s debt position.
- Develop annual budget profiles and cash plans for MDAs in key sectors.
- Mentor stakeholders with guidance from the Technical Director PFM.
Job Requirements
Before applying, please take the time to thoroughly review and comprehend the job requirements outlined below. Ensuring that you meet all the specified criteria will significantly enhance your candidacy for the PFM Specialist position at DAI:
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, social sciences, law, development studies, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
- At least nine years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience in implementing international development activities, especially in PFM, democracy, and governance.
- Prior experience in awarding and managing grants to promote democracy and governance.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Good knowledge of local languages in Adamawa.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
- Master’s degree preferred.
Experience Requirements
- At least nine years of relevant professional experience.
- Experience in PFM, democracy, and governance sectors in Nigeria.
- Experience with international development activities and grant management.
Skills
- Budget planning and preparation
- Multi-year planning frameworks (MTEF, MTSS)
- Procurement planning and management
- Budget performance monitoring and reporting
- Fiscal responsibility and procurement legislation
- Performance and financial auditing
- Internal controls and IPSAS/NCOA standards
- Domestic resource mobilization
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Debt management and analysis
- Excellent communication and mentoring skills
Salary, Benefits and incentive
Provided below are the offerings in terms of salary, benefits, and incentives awaiting you in the role of PFM Specialist at DAI:
Salary
NGN 600,000 - 900,000 per-Month.
Job Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Professional development opportunities
- Health and wellness benefits
- Opportunity to contribute to impactful international development projects
- Collaborative work environment
Incentive Compensation
- Performance-based bonuses
- Travel allowances for fieldwork
Date posted: July 17, 2024
Posted on: Yola
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Apply NowThis position is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the improvement of public financial management in Adamawa. The PFM Specialist will work closely with state government officials and other stakeholders to ensure that public funds are managed effectively and transparently. This role requires a dedicated professional with extensive experience in PFM and a commitment to making a positive impact in the field of international development.
