National Consultant Assistant Technique auprès du Ministère de l’Économie (MEF) pour Renforcement des Finances Publiques Sensibles aux Enfants
Organizational Context
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do, for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it's a vocation.
Job Purpose
The technical assistance will support the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) through liaison, coordination, and technical support in the following areas: technical support to MEF in implementing public finance reforms; identifying mechanisms to improve budget efficiency for children; methodological and technical support for budget analyses in social sectors to inform advocacy and public finance reforms; strengthening the capacities of key social sector ministries for child-related planning, budgeting, and budget execution monitoring; analyzing fiscal space and developing strategies for sustainable financing of investments in children's rights; and strengthening budget transparency and citizen participation.
Responsibilities
The National Consultant will provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) by performing liaison, coordination, and technical support functions. Key responsibilities include supporting the MEF in the implementation of public finance reforms, identifying mechanisms to enhance budget efficiency for children, and providing methodological and technical support for budget analyses in social sectors. The consultant will also focus on strengthening the capacities of key social sector ministries in planning, budgeting, and monitoring budget execution. Additionally, the role involves analyzing fiscal space and developing strategies for sustainable financing of children's rights investments, as well as reinforcing budget transparency and citizen participation. This role requires close collaboration with MEF and relevant ministries to ensure effective implementation of public finance management reforms that are sensitive to children's needs.
Work Experience
At least 15 years of experience in public finance. Proven experience working with the Ministry of Finance in Madagascar or other countries. Experience in French-speaking Africa is desirable.
Skills
Public finance management systems, CDMT, Programme budgeting, Domestic resource mobilization, Budgetary efficiency, Fiscal space analysis, Budget transparency, Citizen participation, Capacity building, Reform implementation, Social sector analysis, Financial strategy development