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The Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD) of the International Monetary Fund is seeking experienced public financial management (PFM) experts for a Regional PFM Advisor position based at the IMF’s regional capacity development center (RCDC) located in Guatemala. The Central America, Panama, and the Dominican Republic Regional Technical Assistance Center (CAPTAC-DR) located in Guatemala covers seven countries.

The advisor will work under the administrative control of the CAPTAC-DR Director and technical supervision of FAD. The advisor’s main role will be to support the IMF’s institution building efforts in countries served by CAPTAC-DR by coordinating and delivering the center’s PFM capacity development program to the respective ministries of finance and related institutions. The advisor will also participate in the capacity development activities undertaken directly by FAD. The advisor will be appointed for an initial period of one year and may be extended up to a maximum period of four years.

Qualifications

Applicants should have a relevant University degree or equivalent (at least at master’s level), preferably in economics, finance, or accounting and at least four years of relevant, professional experience. Preference will be given to applicants with 15 years of experience in a senior line or advisory position within a ministry of finance or international financial institution. The successful candidate should have experience of designing and implementing PFM reforms at the national level in one or more of the subject areas mentioned below:

• Budget formulation, including medium-term fiscal and expenditure frameworks, program budgeting;
• Budget execution, including accounting and reporting;
• Treasury systems, and cash and debt management;
• Legislative framework for budgeting, treasury, debt and fiscal management;
• Internal control and internal audit;
• Fiscal risks management;
• Digital transformation of PFM, including Government financial management information systems;
• Incorporation of climate and gender related considerations into PFM;
• Public investment management processes.

Applicants must be proficient in English and Spanish; have strong oral and written communication skills (including electronic media); have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team, maintaining effective and cooperative relations with national authorities and donors at a senior level, and handling sensitive issues with discretion in a multicultural environment. Experience in developing, organizing and conducting training courses and workshops would be desirable. A willingness to travel extensively will be necessary. Knowledge of regional PFM systems and reforms and a thorough understanding of IMF CD strategies and practices will be highly desirable.

The selected candidate is expected to start the assignment in April 2025.

Department:

FADM2 Fiscal Affairs Department Public Financial Management II

Hiring For:

A11, A12, A13, A14

The IMF is committed to hiring diverse staff, including age, creed, culture, disability, educational background, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, nationality, race, religion and beliefs, and sexual orientation. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process. Information on how to request accommodations will be provided during the application process.

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements