Public Financial Management Advisor, Government Pay and Payroll Reform Process Mapping Study, Liberia​

  • Mid-level, Short-term contract assignment
  • Posted on 30 October 2019

Job Description

Public Financial Management Advisor, Government Pay and Payroll Reform Process Mapping Study, Liberia​

Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.

In Liberia, SI implements the Liberia Strategic Analysis (LSA) activity which provides USAID/Liberia with analytical and advisory services in support of strategic planning, project and activity design, performance monitoring and evaluation, and learning and adapting. LSA’s services cross-cut all development sectors including democracy and governance, health, education, the environment, and economic growth.

Project Objective:

USAID/Liberia has engaged LSA to conduct an external mapping of the Government of Liberia’s (GOL) Pay and Payroll Process. The purpose of this process mapping is to update the status of the efficiencies of pay and payroll management at the central level. The process mapping will identify the real progress made by GOL harmonization, continuing gaps, and opportunities for potential donor support. The analysis will also provide insight on the appropriateness of the new pay and grading scale and the alternative data system on civil servants. USAID will use findings from the process mapping to better understand GOL commitment to meaningful reform and if the current state of progress justifies future investment in the sector.

The estimated start date will be December 2019 through March 2020. Candidates with availability beginning in January 2020 will also be considered. The estimated LOE will be 38 days.

Deadline for applications: November 18, 2019

Position Description:

SI is seeking a Public Financial Management Advisor who will provide technical insight to the process mapping study. The Public Financial Management Advisor will be working alongside the Team Leader.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform desk review and identify additional information required for analysis.
  • Provide technical expertise related to payroll, disbursement processes, performance management systems, and pay and grading scales.
  • Support the Team Leader’s efforts in process mapping design, methodology, and data collection instruments.
  • Schedule and interview key stakeholders and beneficiaries.
  • Provide ongoing analysis of qualitative and quantitative data.
  • Support the preparation and presentation of the key findings and recommendations to USAID/Liberia.
  • Write assigned sections of the draft report in coordination with the Team Leader, taking into consideration feedback from the preliminary findings presentation.
  • Work collaboratively with the Team Leader throughout design, implementation, analysis, and report writing to complement each other’s areas of expertise.

Qualifications:

  • Must have at least eight years of public administration reform expertise, with experience and knowledge about pay and payroll processes and related performance management.
  • Must hold an advanced degree in a discipline related to public financial management, public administration, governance, economics, or related field.
  • Must have demonstrated experience working with or evaluating civil service reform activities in developing countries in Africa.
  • Must be able to design and implement disbursement analysis, including data collection instruments and sampling methodologies, and model a variety of governance-related factors.
  • Knowledge of USAID rules, regulations, and procedures is desirable.
  • Must have exceptional organizational, analytical, writing, and presentation skills.

Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.

To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com

SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.

About the Organization

Social Impact is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.

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