Радник з фінансів місцевого самоврядування (Програма U-LEAD з Європою, GIZ)

For U-LEAD with Europe | Ukraine – Local Empowerment, Accountability and Development Programme, implemented by GIZ, we are looking for a Local Government Finance Adviser (full time 100%) to work in Kyiv.

 U-LEAD with Europe: Ukraine – Local Empowerment, Accountability and Development Programme is a multi-donor action of the European Union and its member states Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Poland and Sweden which supports the efforts of the Ukraine government in the area of decentralisation and regional development. Ukraine has put decentralisation and regional development as a top priority on its political agenda. It is aimed at promoting a viable local self-government and thus bringing a positive change to the people’s life. The Ministry of Regional Development, Construction, Housing and Communal Services (MinRegion) holds responsible for this milestone reform process. The Programme contributes to the establishment of multi-level governance which is transparent, accountable and responsible to the needs of the population.

 The Local Government Finance Adviser will join the CROS (Central Reform Office Support) Unit of the Programme, advising on local finances and local public financial management. She/he will also provide advise to the Programme Directorate and will closely liaise with the Central Reform Office Coordinators and the Fiscal Monitoring Group supporting MinRegion in implementation of the decentralisation reform.

 Areas of responsibility

• Expert opinion and advise on local finances and local public financial management
• Analysis of local finance structure from the point of view of methodology for optimisation of revenues collection and effective expenditure management, with special attention paid to internal control issues of municipalities
• Collecting, studying and analysing information about the relevant legislation and effective management of budget resources
• Feedback and input to the current and future system of analysis of information, received from the Ministry of Finance, local state administrations, local authorities regarding financial performance of local budgets and data processing, including proposals on content and structure of a comprehensive analytical report on state revenues and expenditures of local governments
• Cooperation with the CRO Fiscal Coordinator, LGDC and U-LEAD experts upon request;
• Quality control of external experts’ submission in the legal sphere
• Inputs to training materials and quality control and alignment with applicable Ukrainian legislation
• Contribution to workshops and trainings on the application of relevant fiscal regulations upon request
• Contributing to U-LEAD M&E and data management
• Drafting of reports, briefings, presentations, summaries of reports and legal provisions in English and Ukrainian;
• Comply with GIZ rules and standards

 Requirements

• Master degree and at least 3 years work experience in a related area (e.g. financial management / budgeting / taxation, preferably in public administration)
• Experience with, or knowledge of, public administration in Ukraine at national, oblast and local level and/or knowledge of civil society organisations and/or international organisations
• Knowledge of the government’s reform agenda, in particular in the field of decentralisation experience in international cooperation is an advantage
• Experience in written and oral translation English – Ukrainian and vice versa highly desirable
• Strong organisational, planning and self-management competences, ability to deal with multiple tasks simultaneously, solve problems, meet deadlines and maintain a high quality of work
• Ukrainian native speaker; excellent command of the English language; knowledge of German is an asset
• excellent communication and presentation skills
• high degree of loyalty, self-organization, stress-resistance and motivation
• very good computer skills (e.g. MS Office Suite incl. Excel, PowerPoint etc.);
• team player with excellent intercultural competences
• proactive, innovative and hands-on attitude
• readiness for occasional business trips to different project locations within Ukraine

 Assignment:

Starting as soon as possible. The contract duration is until the end of December 2019.

 GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and offers an attractive and challenging working environment with opportunities for skill enhancement.

 We are looking forward to your application in English, comprising a cover letter explaining your motivation and your CV until 4 Feb 2018. Please send your application to [email protected] indicating the job title in the subject line.