Requirements: English
Company: NTU International A/S
Region: Rome , Lazio
Public Financial Management (PFM) Specialist
(long-term advisers and short-term experts)
Project: Finance for Social Reforms in Zambia Support Measures
Location: Lusaka, Zambia (with possible regional outreach)
Duration: Indicative 4060 working days (phased deployment over project period)
Work Modality: Field-based with potential limited remote input
Project Overview
The EU-funded Technical Assistance project aims to support Zambias implementation of budget support reforms, with a dual focus on the education sector and public financial management (PFM) . The PFM Specialist will provide targeted short-term technical support to strengthen the design, implementation, and monitoring of reforms under Zambias Public Finance Management Strategy, ensuring improved efficiency, accountability, and service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct diagnostic assessments and performance reviews of PFM systems , including budgeting, execution, internal controls, reporting, and audit functions.
- Provide technical input to the implementation of the PFM Reform Strategy at both central and sectoral levels (particularly education).
- Strengthen links between strategic planning and budgeting , including support to programme-based budgeting and MTEF processes.
- Advise on expenditure tracking and fiduciary risk mitigation , including public expenditure reviews.
- Support natl. institutions (e.g. MoFNP, MoGE, ZPPA, Auditor General) in building capacity for PFM transparency and accountability .
- Contribute to the design and delivery of training workshops and stakeholder dialogues on PFM topics.
- Collaborate closely with EU Delegation and key stakeholders to support budget support implementation and indicator tracking .
- Draft high-quality technical reports and policy briefs tailored to the needs of both natl. partners and the EU Delegation.
Qualifications and Skills
- Masters degree (or equivalent) in Economics, Public Finance, Accounting, Public Administration , or a related field.
- Excellent analytical and technical writing skills.
- Full professional proficiency in English (C1 level or above).
Professional Experience
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in Public Financial Management , including direct work on reforms in budgeting, expenditure management, financial reporting, internal controls, or audit.
- Prior experience working with or within public institutions in Zambia and/or Sub-Saharan Africa is strongly preferred .
- Demonstrated experience in:
- Working under Official Development Assistance (ODA) modalities
- Implementing or advising on PFM strategies or reforms
- Working with EU or donor-funded budget support or technical assistance projects
- Experience coordinating with natl. stakeholders and donor agencies , ensuring continuity and contextual sensitivity.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply and upload your CV via LinkedIn or sent to recruitment@ntu.eu. Due to the large number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.