CAREER OPPORTUNITY
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is the implementing agency of the Federal Republic of Germany for technical and international cooperation. It offers flexible, sustainable and effective solutions in political, economic and social change processes. Most of the work of GIZ is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). GIZ also operates on behalf of other German ministries as well as public and private bodies in Germany and abroad.
The objective of the Good Financial Governance Project (07.2020 – 06.2023) is to strengthen public finance institutions – primarily the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MoFED) – regarding tax policy, budget preparation and internal audits. In addition, there will be a flexible component to improve the preconditions for public finance reforms. The aim of the project is to contribute to development orientation, transparency, and accountability.
In this context, the project is seeking a suitable candidate for the following position:
National Advisor for Internal Control
REF: NAIC_GFG
Main tasks and responsibilities:
• Provide professional advisory services for the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development in the area of internal control
• Networking and Cooperation
• Development and structuring of internal knowledge management for the preparation of learning experiences and “good practice”
• Supporting internal project management, e.g. operational plan, stakeholder mapping, risk management
Advisory Services
In coordination with the international advisor
• provide professional advice to Government partners in the area of internal control process, notably in supporting the newly established CIAU, establishing a monitoring system for audit recommendations and risk-based auditing
• provide on the job training
• prepare and implement training courses and other capacity development measures such as peer-learning events, exchange workshops and missions
• develop technical concepts and documents and provide comments to documents
• prepare To for short term experts, monitor progress of short-term consultancy and ensure quality of the output
Networking and cooperation
• support cooperation with partners, relevant organisations, development partners, non-governmental agencies and individuals in the project environment and with other projects to improve and maintain good working relationships and good communication
• share ideas and information for the benefit of the project
• support the preparation and organisation of workshops, seminars and other events
Knowledge management
• contribute to knowledge management within the projectand prepare good practices and communication material
• prepare appropriate input for various project reports including annual reports, as required by the project manager
• assist with research activities
Internal management
• participate in project planning, monitoring & evaluation, communication and documentation and develop project concepts
• contribute to the development of strategic management tools (Capacity Works)
• support coordination with the other outputs of the project
Qualifications and requirements
• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in economics, accounting or similar area that is related to the project objectives
• Preferably professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, ICAZ and CIS
• High ability to work in a team, organizational talent, intercultural competence and very good communication skills
• High affinity to latest IT applications, (e.g. Microsoft applications etc.)
Professional experience
• At least 5 years professional experience, ideally working in or with Government
• Experience working on Public Financial Management, preferably in internal audit
Other knowledge, additional competences
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Understanding of basic project management
Job Summary
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Category
Internal Control
More Information
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Job Application Details
The successful candidate will be expected to start full-time employment with GIZ, on a fixed-term contract, as soon as possible. Interested candidates must send their CVs and cover letters electronically, quoting the reference NAIC_GFG in the subject line to: [email protected] by 17:00 hrs on Tuesday 4th May2021. Certificates, qualifications, etc. must not be attached to the application. In addition, traceable references of previous engagements must be provided. Please note that only applicants selected for interview will be contacted. GIZ is committed to be an equal opportunities employer, therefore, women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
