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About

The Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) is a socio – economic justice coalition established in February 2000 to facilitate citizens’ involvement in making pro – people public policy. ZIMCODD views indebtedness, the unfair global trade regime and lack of democratic people– centred economic governance as root causes of the socio – economic crises in Zimbabwe and the world at large.

Position summary

The consultant (s) will produce an analysis of the OAG report with a focus on: the Report on the audit of the Appropriation and Fund Accounts; Report on Revenue and Finance statements and Fund Account in Arrears and the Report on State Enterprises and Parastatals.

Job description

The Consultant shall produce an analysis of the 2019 OAG report from a socio-economic justice and public finance management perspective. The report will be guided by the following: Desktop analysis of recent PFM trends, challenges and key developments including legal and institutional reforms (or lack thereof); Situating the OAG Report within the PFM architecture and present-day political economy (role, importance and relevance); Outline and analysis of OAG Report’s key findings and their implications for PFM & social and economic justice in Zimbabwe (presenting highlights of key issues in the report in a manner consumable to all citizens and also demonstrating foregone benefits); Where possible demonstrate how each case militate against attainment of a particular SDG; Recommendations on addressing noted irregularities in the OAG Report and adoption of OAG recommendations to strengthen PFM to: Government agencies, Parastatals, Parliament, Civil Society.

Qualifications

The organisation is looking for a person (s) with knowledge and a clear understanding of public finance management in Zimbabwe. The individual must be in possession of a University Degree in Economics, Law or Social Sciences. Must have experience in analysing Reports of the Office of the Auditor General. The individual must also be familiar with broad policy and legal frameworks in Zimbabwean Public finance management systems and must have excellent writing and oral communication skills in English language.