MINISTRY OF FINANCE JOBS OCT 2012

6.0 MINISTRY OF FINANCE (PFMRP - PHASE IV)

6.1 BACKGROUND

The Government has been undertaking public finance management reforms since 1998 through phases. This has evolved through PFMRP PHASE I: 1998 – 2004, PFMRP PHASE II: 2004- 2008 and PFMRP PHASE III: 2008- 2011

6.1.1   OBJECTIVE AND FOCUS OF THE PFMRP PHASE IV

The primary objectives of PFMRP IV is to focus on promoting public service delivery through strengthening cross-cutting PFM functions, enforcing good financial governance, accountability and sound professional practices, and enforcing compliance with the legal and regulatory framework related to PFM. The PFMRP IV is also addressing administrative and organizational gaps identified in previous Phases and embarking on implementation of a prioritized and sequence activities in achievement of milestones developed in line with the M&E Results Framework.

Phase IV is designed to attain a more effective and efficient budget formulation, implementation and control in order to contribute to broad-based economic growth in a sequenced manner. The PFMRP IV aims at strengthening and improving public finance management, focus will be in the five key result areas namely: Revenue Management; Planning and Budget Management; Budget Execution, Transparency and Accountability; Budgetary Control and Oversight and; Change Management and Programme Monitoring and Communication.

The implementation cycle of phase IV starts from July, 2012 up to June, 2016. This phase is intended to achieve both short term and medium term results while ensuring that synergies and sequencing are maintained to attain realistic results in the medium and long term.

6.2 MONITORING AND EVALUATION (M&E) SPECIALIST – 1 POST- RE-ADVERTISED

6.2.1 REPORT TO: Programme Coordinator
6.2.2 PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB
• Facilitate implementation of effective M&E system to support coordination; and
• Coordinate  monitoring  and  evaluation  of  the  programme  performance  within  the
Government reporting framework.
6.2.3 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To provide technical support and coordinate M&E activities across the KRAs;

• Ensure monitoring and reporting requirements are understood by KRAs implementers and key actors;

• Coordinate, facilitate and manage the establishment of benchmarks and medium term evaluations of the programme;

• Design and develop M&E database for the programme that is integrated with the Government Monitoring Framework;

• Compile and Coordinate preparation of programme periodic reports;

• Monitor and evaluate performance of KRAs against targets;

• Maintain proper records on implementation of the programme which will provide basis for making decision and feedback to stakeholders;

• Facilitate M&E capacity building within the programme KRAs implementers;

• Provide M&E quality assurance to programme interventions; and

• Perform any other duties as may be directed by the Programme Coordinator.

6.2.4   QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Masters degree in either Project/Programme Planning and Management, Economics, Finance or Business Administration

• Sound training in M&E of development programmes/projects;

• Proven knowledge and skills in Management Information System (MIS);

• Excellent analytical skills with good working experience in M&E;

• Proven experience in Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) procedures and Public Expenditure Review (PER);

• Experience in donor funded programmes/projects;

• At least five years experience in designing and implementing M&E system for development programmes and projects;

• Experience  in  using  Medium  Term  Expenditure  Framework  (MTEF)  as  a  tool  for

Government planning, budgeting and reporting;

• Proven track record of good performance in similar position for at least five years; and

• Practical skills in the use of Logical Framework Analysis (LFA) and Result Based Management (RBM) Framework.

6.2.5 KEY ATTRIBUTES

•   Interpersonal skills;

• Fluent spoken and written English and Kiswahili languages; • Ability to work in a team;

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision; • Must be result oriented and self motivated; and

•   Excellent analytical skills

6.2.6 TENURE: Contract (2 years renewable)

6.2.7 REMUNERATION:  Attractive salary (Negotiable)

6.3    PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ADVISOR – 1 POST- RE-ADVERTISED

6.3.1 REPORT TO: Programme Manager
6.3.2 OBJECTIVE
• The  PFM  Adviser  is  to  provide  technical  advice  and  support  to  the  Permanent
Secretary Treasury and at operational level the DSPFM at the MoF, in leading and
coordinating the implementation of the PFMRP in accordance with the vision, goals
and strategy set out in the Strategy.
6.3.3 PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB
• The  PFM  advisor  will  mainly  be  responsible  for  capacity  building  and  providing
technical support for delivery of PFMRP outputs.
6.3.4 RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
• Provide    the    Programme    with    technical    advice    on    strategy,    organization,
management,  inputs  and  implementation  of  the  PFMRP  and  ensure  informed  and
agreed adjustments are carried out as necessary
• To analyze, advise and monitor  planned   outcome of PFM interventions

• Supporting Component Managers in implementing activities by providing technical advice to develop TORs, RFP and BOQs - i.e. performing a quality assurance role at both the formulation and contact management stages. This will relate especially to the timing and initiation of entire procurement processes.

• Ensure planned PFM interventions are accurately technically prioritized and sequenced

• Maintain regular liaison with the Components Implementing the various KRAs and provide appropriate technical advice to ensure milestones are being achieved in line with the laid down action plan and implementation of M&E framework

• Developing the technical capacity of Commissioners, Directors and Component Managers, through mentoring and coaching as they focus on implementing PFMRP activities and identifying capacity gaps and recommending interventions including training requirement for staff to ensure effective management of the programme

• Guide and assist the development of papers, periodic reports and documents needed to support Joint Steering Committee decisions on PFMRP implementation

• To provide technical advice on financial management issues and accountability related to PFM reforms

• Be the main interface on all the external assessment with the main stakeholders (PEFA, CPAR, Fiduciary risk assessments)

• Perform any other duties which are relevant for the Program successful implementation as may be directed by the Programme Coordinator.

6.3.5   QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Masters degree /Post-graduate diploma in either Finance, Business Administration or Management

• Should have at least ten (10) years experience in major PFM reforms of which at least seven (7) should be international experience in PFM programmes and projects.

• Knowledge of contemporary developments in public sector financial management reforms from a comparative perspective; an awareness of issues and complexities involved in the financial management of the reform process, including design, monitoring and co-ordination of the same

• Proven track record and knowledge of current developments in management techniques particularly as they relate to the design and delivery of PFM reform programmes

• Substantive experience in undertaking capacity building activities in PFM including leadership activities on strategic management on revenue mobilization, policy analysis, planning and budget management

• Familiarity with, and an understanding of financial management and development problems of least developed countries, gained through having worked in such situations

• Excellent analytical, communication skills and a clear ability to draft reports in a lucid and succinct style appropriate for the readership

• Proven knowledge and skills in Management Information System (MIS).

• Excellent skills with good working experience in Financial Management.

• Sound knowledge and skills in Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) procedures and scoring process and Public Expenditure Review (PER).

• Sound experience in using Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) as tool for Government planning, budgeting and reporting

6.3.6   KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Substantive knowledge in Public Financial Management;

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision;

• Fluent spoken and written English and Kiswahili languages;

• Good interpersonal skills;

• Be result oriented and self motivated; and

• Ability to work as a team

6.3.7 TENURE: Contract (2 years renewable)

6.3.8 REMUNERATION:  Attractive salary (Negotiable)

NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS

i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however, should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.

ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers.

iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.

iv. The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application invalid.

v. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic certificates:

- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.

- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.

- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
- Computer Certificate

- Professional certificates from respective boards

- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.

vii. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED

viii. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.

ix. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action

x. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.

xi. Applicants  for  entry  levels  currently  employed  in  the  Public  Service  should

not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November 2010.

xii. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.

xiii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.

xiv. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)

xv. Dead line for application is 31th October, 2012 at 3:30 p.m
xvi. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate

xvii. Women are highly encouraged to apply

xviii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview

xix. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English

xx. APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:

Secretary OR Katibu
Public Service Recruitment Sekretarieti ya Ajira katika
Secretariat, Utumishi wa Umma
P. O. Box 63100 S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM. DAR ES SALAAM.