Director - National Economic Planning Office (Kiribati)Pacific Technical Assistance Mechanism 2 (PACTAM2)

• Adviser Remuneration Framework (ARF) – D4
• 24 month role
• Based in Tarawa, Kiribati 

The role:

Help strengthen the effectiveness of foreign aid in Kiribati by implementing a key fiscal reform package at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MFED). You will be accountable to, and managed by the Secretary for Ministry of Finance and Economic Development and to the Minister of Finance for specified responsibilities.

The Director will commence in September 2016 for a period of 24 months.

Key objectives:

The National Economic Planning Office (NEPO) plays a significant role in the Government of Kiribati’s operations. The role includes and is not limited to the following:

• Improve the role of NEPO in linking planning and budgeting, aid coordination, and evaluation and monitoring of plans and strategies by providing technical leadership and strategic advice to the Minister and Secretary of MFED on the impacts of new economic policies and provide regular updates on the economic outlook

• Strengthen NEPO’s ability to provide strategic advice on the impacts of new and on-going policies/economic reforms through review, monitoring and evaluation and implementation of the economic reform program, macroeconomic policies, the Kiribati Development Plan (2016-2019), Ministry’s Strategic and Business Plans

• Enhance the oversight and management of economic reform program and public funds including government’s Revenue Equalisation Reserve Fund (RERF)

• Build the capacity of NEPO staff to perform their duties effectively by building local capacity of NEPO staff and counterpart staff in line ministries in the area of planning, budgeting, investment and aid harmonization

Selection criteria:

• Degree in Economics, Commerce, Business or related discipline

• Demonstrated experience in a senior technical position preparing strategic policy-focused financial planning, budgeting and investment advice to support fiscally achievable economic and social development outcomes

• Minimum of 5 year’s experience in a senior leadership position responsible for managing human resources and building organisational capability

• High level analytical skills with the ability to apply sound judgement and negotiate to achieve outcomes

• Demonstrated commitment to improving systems and processes and building the capacity of co-workers through mentoring and the transference of skills

• Ability to cope with cultural isolation in a remote location and a preparedness to work with limited resources

The benefits:

• Remuneration in line with the ARF – D4

• Mobility and special location allowances

• Flights, medicals, and insurance

• Pre-departure briefing and in-country orientation

• Ongoing assignment monitoring and support
  

Scope Global – Engaged in the present to develop the future
Scope Global is a specialist project management company with people as the focus of its program delivery. We have a history of successfully managing projects in the international development and international education sectors.

The Pacific Technical Assistance Mechanism Phase 2 (PACTAM2) is an Australian Government initiative, funded through the Australian aid program and managed by Scope Global. It places highly skilled Advisers with Partner Governments in participating Pacific Island countries to build capacity and to meet identified human resource needs. If you are interested in other PACTAM2 opportunities and would like to receive updates, please register your interest.

To apply:

Scope Global recruitment operates under equal employment opportunity principles and laws. We encourage appropriately qualified and experienced people to apply regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, physical ability or beliefs. 

Applications willonly be accepted via our online application system. For more detailed information on the position and to apply online, please visit http://www.scopeglobal.com/pactam2/

Applications close midnight ACST Sunday 17^th July 2016. No late applications will be accepted.

For more information contact a member of our team at recruitment.PACTAM2@scopeglobal.com