Job Vacancy: Public Financial Management (PFM) Intervention Manager – PLANE

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Job Vacancy: Job title: Public Financial Management (PFM) Intervention Manager – PLANE

Job description: Job Title: Public Financial Management (PFM) Intervention Manager

Role Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Reporting: Output 2 Lead

Programme: PLANE (PARTNERSHIP FOR LEARNING FOR ALL IN NIGERIAN)

Contract Type: Full Time

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Background:

Nigeria PLANE is a 7 year, £95m programme funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and represents one window of intervention in a broader package of investment intended to enable a more inclusive and effective basic education system. It seeks to do this through improvements made in teaching and learning with a focus on foundational skills in reading, writing and mathematics.

It has four primary outputs: (i) Teaching & Learning: Evidence-based teaching and learning approaches & materials in use, in better managed performance focused schools and teaching colleges; (ii) Governance of state systems: Improved planning, personnel management and public financial management practices; (iii) Governance of non-state systems: Improved management and performance of the non-state sector; and (iv) Use of Evidence and Communication: Effective generation, communication and use of evidence to inform citizen engagement and improve service delivery. PLANE will work in Kano, Kaduna and Jigawa, the South West, South East, and the federal capital territory.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Public Financial Management (PFM) Intervention Manager is a key role within PLANE responsible for overseeing and implementing strategies and initiatives related to public finance management. This role involves collaborating with government agencies, non-state actors, and other stakeholders to strengthen public financial management systems and promote accountability and transparency in government activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide programme-wide ongoing technical facilitation to the PLANE Teams in locations and to the Programme Management on PFM work as required.
• Support the development and management of PFM inputs, including the development of Term of Reference (ToRs), and Quality Assurance of technical reports
• Work and coordinate with the Federal team, especially with respect to PFM work;
• Actively participate in the development of annual work plans and strategy sessions for the Programme.
• Provide technical support to develop Quarterly Progress Reports, Annual Reviews, and lead on some specific cross-cutting strategic engagements.
• Actively participate in cross-donor / development partners’ engagement and collaboration for synergy.
• Participate in developing analytical studies for the PLANE Programme and the FCDO as required.
• Develop and execute strategies to improve public financial management, efficiency, and accountability in locations.
• Analyze fiscal policies and advise on potential interventions to optimize resource allocation.
• Any other duties of a related nature that might reasonably be required and allocated by the Output Lead.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

· Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Public Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree will be an advantage

· 10 years plus of experience in public finance management, financial analysis, or a similar role.

· In-depth knowledge of public finance principles, government budgeting, and fiscal policies.

· Strong project management and leadership skills.

· Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

· Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

· Proficiency in financial software and data analysis tools.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Qualified candidates should please send their CV and cover letter to ng_recruitment@dai.com by the 12th October 2023 using the Job Title as the subject of the email. Applications from women, people with disabilities and young people who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.

DAI will only contact candidates that are successful at this pre-qualification stage.

More information about DAI can be found on the DAI website;

Location: Nigeria

Job date: Thu, 05 Oct 2023 22:46:29 GMT

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