- Job-ID: V000058830
- Location: Dili
- Assignment period: 09/01/2024 - 08/31/2027
- Field: Governance
- Type of employment: full-time
- Application deadline: 05/20/2024
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a state owned organisation. We work worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ International Services (InS) is an integral division of GIZ. We offer the experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market and provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and result-oriented services.
GIZ International Services is shortlisted for the EU-funded tender:
Strengthening Public Finance Management in Timor-Leste
The overall objective of this action is to strengthen Public Finance Management at all levels of government to ensure efficient, effective and accountable use of public resources as a basis for improved service delivery.
Fiscal decentralization expert – 440 days minimum
In general, it is envisaged that all the experts will provide analysis, assessment, advice and technical documentation while ensuring coaching and mentoring to the staff of the entities where they are placed.
Qualification and skills
- A postgraduate degree in the fields of economics, public finance management, accounting, public administration, or another relevant academic field. Alternatevely, a bachelor degree and at least 4 years of professional experience in the above mentioned fields, in addition to 6 years of general experience required below
- Excellent level of written and spoken English (minimum C1) and working knowledge of Portuguese;. as evidenced by previous assignments
- Excellent writing skills in drafting policy and technical documents and reports as evidenced by previous assignments
General Professional experience
- At least 6 years of experience in providing technical and advisory services linked to PFM reforms
- Knowledge of EU development policies, methods and procedures as evidenced by previous assignments will be an advantage
- Working experience in PALOP, Pacific or ASEAN countries will be an advantage
Specific professional experience
- At least 3 years of international experience working in the fields of local government’s finance and in fiscal decentralisation, including local economic development and local tax and non-tax systems
- At least 3 years of professional experience in the field of Treasury systems development for local Government reforms
Location: Timor-Leste / Dili
The intended start date is September 2024 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 36 months from this date (for a minimum of 440 days).
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Your professional and personal development is important to us. At GIZ, you will be offered global work opportunities and an atmosphere that is characterised by diversity, respect and genuine equal opportunities. Gender equality promotion is a matter of course for us. Our benefits are also impressive in terms of work-life balance and family friendliness. Flexible working hours that fit your life situation, comprehensive onboarding and internal health management are an integral part of our corporate culture, along with the opportunity to use childcare facilities and parent/child offices.
GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued - regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age or sexual orientation.
We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.
