• Seeking an experienced Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) Readiness Consultant to assess and support the capability of Solomon Islands Government’s Ministry of Finance and Treasury to undergo a PEFA evaluation

• Contract term from February/March 2025 up to 30 June 2025 – under hybrid arrangements (remote work with in-country visits)

Overview:   

The Solomon Islands-Australia Partnership for Governance commenced in January 2022 and is an AUD $35.8 million dollar investment where Australia partners with the Solomon Islands Government (SIG) to support its critical priorities over four years. The goal is to build economic resilience and promote policies and practices for sustainable economic recovery and growth. Australia’s objective for this program is to strengthen accountable and inclusive governance in partnership with SIG other stakeholders. The program will contribute to the goal through four end-of-program outcomes.
EOPO1: SIG has strengthened public financial management and oversight.
EOPO2: SIG has improved domestic revenue generation and improved capability in targeted areas.
EOPO3: SIG has strengthened inclusive democratic processes and expanded opportunities for stakeholder engagement in public policy dialogue.
EOPO4: The program generates strengthened relationships between SIG and the Government of Australia.
 

Position Summary: 

The objective of the consultancy is to assess and support the capability of  SIG Ministry of Finance and Treasury to undergo  a PEFA evaluation, identify areas for improvement, and guide the necessary preparatory activities to ensure an efficient and effective  PEFA assessment.
 

Key Responsibilities:    

•    Conduct a preliminary analysis of existing financial management systems to identify information gaps and underlying issues.  .
•    Review existing documentation and previous assessments.
•    Conduct interviews and consultations with key stakeholders.
•    Identify gaps in current financial management practices.
•    Develop a  report identifying areas of shortcomings in data/information required for PEFA assessment.  
•    Provide recommendations and an action plan for achieving PEFA readiness.
•    Conduct workshops or training sessions, as necessary, to facilitate understanding of PEFA requirements among key stakeholders.
•    Provide ongoing support and advisory services during the initial stages of the PEFA assessment.
 

General
•    Other duties as maybe assigned by direct line managers.
 

Key Deliverables:     

•    Inception Report: Detailing understanding of the task, methodology, and work plan.
•    Draft Readiness Assessment Report: Including findings and initial recommendations.
•    Final Readiness Assessment Report: Incorporating feedback with a comprehensive action plan.
•    Workshops/Training Reports: Summarising activities and outcomes from any capacity building session, with training materials included.
•    Regular progress reports, as agreed upon by the Team Leader.
 

Key Working Relationships:    

•    Counterpart supervisor: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance and Treasury
•    Contracts and performance management: Governance Partnership Team Leader
 

Selection Criteria:    

•    Advanced degree in Public Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
•    Extensive experience in public financial management, preferably with PEFA assessments.
•    Strong analytical and report writing skills.
•    Demonstrable experience in capacity building and stakeholder engagement.
•    Experience working in a similar context or region is desirable.
 

Performance Competencies

 •    Technical Skills, Excellence and Quality
•    Project & Task Management
•    People Relations / Management
•    Business Insight/Development & Client Relations
•    Collaboration, Thought Leadership & Rep Cap

Cultural Competencies   

•    Be a Good Corporate Citizen
•    Adopting an Equity Lens
•    Adapting to Change

How to Apply

Please apply online via our Abt Careers website 

Please attach a cover letter and a detailed CV as a single document, addressing how you meet the requirements of this role. 

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