E T Consultant

World Bank Group•Washington, DC

About The Position

The E T Consultant will work in the Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) Program, housed within the Fiduciary Systems, Solutions and Impact Global Unit of the World Bank’s Governance Global Practice. The PEFA program aims to strengthen public financial management and accountability systems and improve understanding of public financial management performance through assessments, research, analysis, and application of PEFA results. The PEFA Secretariat supports the program’s Steering Committee and PEFA Framework users through advice, guidance, training, research, and information. The consultant will contribute technical expertise to the PEFA Secretariat, with a primary focus on quality and peer reviews of planned and draft applications of the PFM Performance Measurement Framework, including PEFA Climate, PEFA Gender, and Service Delivery. The role also involves research and analysis on the application and impact of PEFA assessments, supporting users and learning activities, developing program initiatives, and preparing training and communications materials. The consultant will work under the leadership of the Head of the PEFA Secretariat and report to the WKPGF Manager. This is a one-year extended-term consultant appointment based in Washington, DC.

Requirements

A relevant qualification at Master’s degree level or equivalent in economics, finance, public policy, political science, law, or a related discipline.
Sound understanding of the PEFA PFM Performance Measurement Framework and its application.
Good knowledge of PFM tools and their applications.
Interest in and ability to engage with stakeholders from varied geographical and cultural backgrounds in areas related to public financial management.
Ability to manage a heavy workload, work efficiently in a team, manage complex duties with minimal supervision, and meet deadlines.
Ability to prepare a variety of documents, including training and communications materials.
Ability to communicate technical issues clearly, including during on-site and online training for experts implementing the PEFA methodology.
Excellent written and spoken English.
Excellent interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of French, Portuguese, and/or Spanish.

Responsibilities

Undertake technical quality and peer reviews of planned and draft applications of the PFM Performance Measurement Framework, including PEFA Climate, PEFA Gender, and Service Delivery, leading to PEFA Check quality assurance endorsement on a demand basis.
Gather information, conduct research, examine applications of the PEFA Framework, and report on consistency, robustness, use, and impact of assessments, including synthesizing and analyzing results and progress.
Support users of PEFA Frameworks in evaluation, peer learning, progress tracking, and research.
Plan, design, and conduct dissemination and training activities.
Develop and implement initiatives to expand and strengthen the impact of the PEFA program in line with its objectives.
Conduct learning events.
Identify and prepare notes on success stories, best practices, and useful information about conducting PEFA assessments.
Conduct studies, support external assessments, and collect and analyze data and information.
Contribute to the review of training materials.
Carry out other tasks or responsibilities reasonably assigned by the Head of the PEFA Secretariat.