Request for Proposals: Short-Term Local Public Finance Expert
SALAR International is looking for a Short-Term Local Public Finance Expert to the Project in Armenia “Support to decentralisation and local self-government reforms (DeaLoG). The consultat will work with Capacity Development in Ministry Of Finance (MOF) and Municipalities.
The Short-Term Local Public Finance Expert will support in activities within the Fiscal Decentralisation sub-component of the Project. In particular, the Expert will provide technical backstopping to the relevant units of the Ministry of Finance of Armenia on capacity needs assessment, as well as design and implementation of different capacity building activities.
Upon request the Short-Term Local Public Finance Expert will cooperate and support to SALAR International’s key international and local Public Finance Management experts by sharing databases and analysis on sub-national (including local) finances, monitoring performance of sub-national budgets, supporting in development of possible scenarios for changes to existing local finance management practices and fiscal decentralisation pillars, e.g. assignment of expenditure responsibilities (i.e. distribution of functions among the different government levels), allocation of revenue sources, inter-governmental transfers and sub-national borrowing/debt.
The Short-Term Local Public Finance Expert should be an experienced, professional, self-motivated person with high proficiency in both English and Armenian, who can work effectively in a dynamic and changing environment. The position requires integrity, innovation, problem-solving skills, professionalism, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as an effective team member.
Location and duration
The position is a short-term consultancy contract for 12 months with possibility for prolongation, with start as soon as possible.
The consultant should be based in Yerevan, Armenia.
Request for Proposals
Interested applicants should send their CV and personal letter to opportunity@salarinternational.se no later than 4 December, 2024, COB.
Any questions or requests for clarifications should be sent by email to armenia@salarinternational.se.
Mark your email with Local Public Finance Expert DeaLoG in the subject.