Contract VANUATU DEVELOPMENT FINANCE ASSESSMENT (DFA) CONSULTANT
Job Description
Reference No.: PN/FJI/041/21
Consultancy Title: Vanuatu Development Finance Assessment (DFA) Consultant
Location: Vanuatu
Application deadline: 04 June 2021
Type of Contract: Individual Contractor
Post Level: National Consultant
Languages required: English
Duration of Initial Contract: 60 working days
BACKGROUND
The Development Finance Assessment (DFA) process will support government of Vanuatu in developing an integrated national financing framework to strengthen implementation of the National Sustainable Development Plan that links to the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework. The DFA will identify financing solutions and build consensus among a core constituency of actors on priority actions to unlock and mobilise new sources of financing and enhance the alignment of existing financing with national development priorities. Within these overall objectives, the DFA will focus on several key issues, including (i) alignment of the national budget with the NSDP, drawing from UNDP’s expertise in SDG budgeting; (ii) digitalisation, including e-fiscalisation; (iii) parliamentary scrutiny over financing; (iv) energy reform; and (v) leveraging remittances for development. The forming of the Vanuatu integrated national financing framework will play an important role in supporting the country’s smooth transition after its Least Developed Country (LDC) graduation, a process that presents its own unique financing challenges.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
Academic Qualification
- Relevant degree or equivalent advanced degree in economics, public finance, or other relevant area.
Professional Experience
- At least 5 years of experience in the fields of finance, public financial management, private sector
development or budgeting and planning. Previous experience with a development partner or government is a very strong advantage. - Research experience in areas of public or private financing policy for sustainable development is required.
- Good knowledge of data collection and analysis is essential.
- Good knowledge of sustainable development financing issues in Vanuatu.
- Good knowledge of Vanuatu government systems and processes, particularly in relation to the budget, private finance policies, planning processes and their integration.
- Ability to conduct interviews with government and key stakeholders.
Language requirement:
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken) required.
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