Public Finance Management Expert - Bangladesh

Organizational Context

The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is the UN system's focal point for coordinating disaster reduction efforts and ensuring synergies. It guides, monitors, and reports on the Sendai Framework, supporting global, regional, and national implementation. The International Recovery Platform (IRP), coordinated by UNDRR, strengthens capacities for resilient recovery and aims to transform disaster recovery into an opportunity for sustainable development.

Job Purpose

This consultancy aims to strengthen public financial management (PFM) systems for resilient recovery in Bangladesh, aligning with UNDRR's Work Programme and the Sendai Framework Priority 4. The role will provide technical support to the government, enabling them to assess, strengthen, and institutionalize their readiness for resilient recovery and to 'build back better' post-disaster. By analyzing PFM for recovery, developing a financial preparedness plan, and engaging stakeholders, the consultant will contribute to enhancing national capacities and addressing identified barriers to systematic application of 'build back better' principles, ultimately transforming disaster recovery into a sustainable development opportunity.

Responsibilities

The consultant will review relevant documents and apply the UNDRR PFM assessment guide to evaluate PFM for recovery in Bangladesh, considering gender-responsive and inclusive approaches. This includes developing and executing a stakeholder engagement plan, conducting interviews with officials from the Ministry of Finance, disaster management, public investments, and line ministries. The role involves drafting initial PFM for recovery assessments and recommendations, which will inform a financial preparedness plan and feed into the national Recovery Readiness Assessment and Roadmap. The consultant will also prepare presentations for validation and capacity building, support the organization of a validation workshop, and finalize the PFM assessment and financial preparedness plan based on feedback.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of relevant experience in public finance, disaster recovery, public sector coordination, or disaster risk management is required. Experience in national finance systems with strong communication and analysis skills is necessary. Research experience in disaster risk reduction topics is desirable.

Skills

Public finance management, disaster recovery, public sector coordination, disaster risk management, national finance systems, strong communication, analysis, research on disaster risk reduction. Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Bengali is desirable.

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