Company
Profile:
Profile:
MSI
is a Washington, DC metro area international development firm with a 35-year
history of delivering development results across the world. We operate in some
of the most challenging political and economic climates in the world, including
Pakistan, Afghanistan, South Sudan and Iraq. MSI currently
is a Washington, DC metro area international development firm with a 35-year
history of delivering development results across the world. We operate in some
of the most challenging political and economic climates in the world, including
Pakistan, Afghanistan, South Sudan and Iraq. MSI currently
employs 800
development experts in the fields of public sector management, monitoring and
evaluation, governance and anti-corruption. For more information on MSI,
please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
MSI has recently become a Tetra Tech Company.
Proposal Summary:
The overall goal of LGAP is to improve the performance of local
government in Malawi by improving capacity and accountability of local
governments in the districts where it will work, strengthening citizen
engagement and oversight, and improving the broader national policy and systems
environment for decentralization. While doing so, LGAP will directly
assist USAID Malawi operationalize its integration approach. LGAP
contributes to USAID/Malawi’s larger goals of improving Malawians’ quality of
life through improved government performance and accountability.
**Please note: Only Malawian citizens are eligible for this
position.**
position.**
Position Summary:
The Technical Director for PFM and
Accountability will support the COP by leading technical assistance to
District Councils as well as assisting national government in areas including
public financial management, public procurement, revenue mobilization,
transparency and oversight.
Accountability will support the COP by leading technical assistance to
District Councils as well as assisting national government in areas including
public financial management, public procurement, revenue mobilization,
transparency and oversight.
Responsibilities:
- S/he should
assist local district staff in strengthening their accounting and
financial management practices, internal auditing, and use of systems such
as the Local Authority Integrated Financial Management Information System. - S/he will
support councilors as they engage in the budget formulation and oversight
process, including outreach to Village Development Committees and Area
Development Committees and community groups. - S/he will
support district goals for local revenue collection and administration. - S/he should lead
assistance to National Local Government Finance Committee and central
government providing technical assistance as required related to public
finance and accountability issues.
Qualifications:
- A Master’s
Degree (or foreign equivalent) or higher in economics, finance, business
administration, political science or a similar relevant field. A master’s
degree may be substituted by a bachelor’s degree and at least 20
years relevant experience. - Documented
experience in providing the level of technical assistance that is required
to improve public financial management and accountability. S/he may
not be an expert in all fields but able to direct the overall
approach, complemented by additional staff and short term technical
assistance. - Must have a
demonstrated understanding of the technical activities LGAP will
implement. - S/he must also
have demonstrated ability to effectively interact with local Councils and
district staff, community authorities, national government, USG,
other implementing partners, and other development partners. - Strong
communication and partnership abilities are essential.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be
contacted. No phone calls, please.
contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.
To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com
