Various Positions - Public Financial Management, Governance Programme
With growing demand from various clients globally, we are looking to strengthen our team with Senior Consultants and Consultants in the Public Financial Management (PFM) Portfolio. The PFM portfolio has staff in Oxford and in OPM’s international offices and we are looking to expand.
Successful candidates will work on delivering high-quality public finance diagnostic work, long term PFM and institutional reforms and research. From our base in Oxford, UK we work on revenue, expenditure, value-for-money, budget transparency and accountability issues for a broad range of public, private and not-for-profit clients. We work in central agencies of revenue and finance at national and subnational levels and across sectors. With our strong track record of delivering meaningful results in over 25 countries, we adopt problem-driven and collaborative approaches to improve PFM systems, processes and capabilities for sustainable improvements.
We support the design, implementation and assessment of PFM reforms for international aid agencies, partner governments, foundations and not-for-profit institutions. We often work in collaboration with other portfolios in OPM (e.g. social protection, natural resources and energy, climate change, education, health, nutrition, WASH and M&E). Contribution to public debates, capacity-building of partner institutions and conference participation are all an important part of our work.
We believe that strong public financial management systems underpin inclusive state institutions, promote service delivery, and enable societies to flourish. Capable, transparent and accountable institutions that develop effective systems for raising and managing public funds are more likely to deliver public services, address social and economic inequalities and promote long-term poverty reduction and economic growth.
Consultants at OPM engage in technical work, which requires flexibility, sensitivity and strong project management skills at senior levels. If you are motivated by our vision and interested in joining this team, to drive, shape and support the growth of our portfolio, we’d like to hear from you
We have opportunities in the following areas:
1. We are looking for PFM consultants with prior technical work experience supporting public finance agencies in developing and emerging economies. Positions are available at entry level, mid-career and senior levels. Individuals’ core responsibilities will involve winning and undertaking technical consulting work on a range of issues including:
You will have a good understanding of and established networks with relevant actors and organisations in the PFM field (e.g. DFID, WB, EU, DFAT, GIZ). Experience of, or a demonstrated interest in, approaches to managing climate finance within the sphere of public financial management systems, would be an advantage.
Senior roles at OPM require strong programme management experience, good negotiation skills and sensitivity to the clients’ needs to foster the relations with clients. Our teams comprise of OPM staff and external consultants who may be individuals or partners. The ability to collaborate with international experts and partners is a key attribute of the job.
2. We are also looking for an experienced consultant with prior technical work experience supporting revenue authorities or national tax services. The individual’s core responsibilities will involve winning and undertaking technical consulting work on a range of issues including:
Qualifications:
We look forward to receiving applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
Applicants for mid and senior positions should be able to demonstrate relevant academic and professional qualifications and at least 5-8 years’ relevant work experience. Applicants for entry level positions must be able to demonstrate 2-3 years’ relevant work experience.
These positions are full-time and based in our office in Oxford, UK. Applicants should be willing to undertake work-related travel to Africa, Asia and other international locations.
OPM offers a rewarding, interesting and collaborative work environment and excellent benefits including 30 days holiday entitlement and a good pension scheme.
Applicant’s interests and behaviours must also align to OPM’s values and culture. What’s it like working at OPM, and why should you join our growing global organisation? Watch this video to see what our colleagues have to say.
To submit an application please fill out the form online and submit the requested documents. We cannot accept applications submitted via email. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Oxford Policy Management (OPM) enables strategic decision-makers to reduce social and economic disadvantage in low- and middle-income countries through a unique combination of high-quality analysis and more than 35 years’ practical experience in over 120 countries worldwide.
Supported by a multinational team of more than 400 specialists on four continents, our success is based on a unique combination of high-quality analysis and 30 years’ practical experience of facilitating positive change in over 120 countries worldwide. OPM’s expertise, which is underpinned by a strong commitment to capacity building, ranges from social and economic policy to public finance and management, political economy analysis and statistics.
Clients range from bilateral and multilateral organisations such as DFID, UNICEF and the World Bank through to governments, NGOs and private-sector organisations.
With offices in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, South Africa, Tanzania and the United Kingdom, we can provide our clients with rapid, local support and context-specific solutions.
If you are interested in opportunities at Oxford Policy Management, please see our careers page or email us at recruitment@opml.co.uk
What’s it like working at OPM, and why should you join our growing global organisation? Watch this video to see what our colleagues have to say.
