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CONSULTANCY - RESULTS BASED BUDGETING COORDINATOR (LOCAL)

Job no: 539231

Position type: Consultancy

Location: Jamaica Division/Equivalent: Latin America and Caribbean Regional Off

School/Unit: Jamaica

Department/Office: Kingston, Jamaica

Categories: Social and Economic Policy

Location of Consultancy: Kingston, Jamaica

Duration: 11.5 months

Anticipated Start Date: May 2021

Anticipated End Date: May 2022

UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

How can you make a difference?

Terms of Reference for RBB Coordinator.doc

The Consultant will complete the following tasks:-

KEY OUTPUTS

• In coordination with the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service (MoFPS), support the Ministry of Education Youth and Information (MoEYI) to conduct a capacity assessment and develop a training agenda on Results Based Budgeting (RBB) and Public Finance Management (PFM) in line with the Joint Project objectives. This assessment should include
• status of existing components, systems and guidelines related to strategic planning, performance management/tracking, evaluation and accountability/reporting, developed by MoFPS.
• Identify areas of need for capacity strengthening.
• Support the joint project (JP) training activities to key staff within the Ministry and at Regional Offices on the areas identified as priorities by the JP such as:
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Budget Analysis techniques
• Monitoring and Evaluation approaches and systems
• Analysis and tracking of expenditure on National Outcomes (NOs) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Performance tracking and Reporting
• Support the development of specific planning, budgeting and monitoring guidelines for MoEYI under the guidance of the experts recruited under the JP.
• Support the launching, coordination and effective implementation of all PFM technical assistance initiatives within the MoEYI, Regional Offices and Agencies. This entails support to ensure that tools developed are integrated in the budget process in MoEYI.
• Provide support to the MoEYI and the JP in the identification of and realization of 3-budget diagnostic aanalyses. This entails facilitating the internal meetings, coordination with the consultants in charge of the analysis, providing the necessary data and feedback to ensure a successful completion.
• Support MoEYI to monitor the improvement in allocation /expenditure of resources aligned to key priorities and reporting on changes where necessary.
• Support the team recruited by the JP for the development of financial Simulation Model for MoEYI adapted to Jamaica based on a quantitative reference scenario projecting the development of the education system needs and resources requirements according to policy assumptions and targets.
• In consultation with the project consultant and the relevant heads of department develop periodic PFM action/work reports which clearly shows priority reform arrears, specific interventions, planned, impact areas, key deliverables, timelines, and technical assistance required.
• Holding regular meetings with/under the Steering Committee to review progress against the work plan, identify challenges; with a view spot gaps for new initiatives.
• Provide operational support in building the Public Finance Management (PFM) capacity and support alignment between the Planning and Monitoring and Financial Management Divisions of the MoEYI.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:-

EDUCATION ,KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• A relevant master's degree and/or professional designation in accounting, finance, business administration, social sciences or related fields;
• At least five (5) years' working experience in public finance.
• Experience in national level planning and budgeting;
• At least five (5) years working on a Public Financial Management (PFM)Project
• Hands on experience in organizing and facilitating, meetings, training plans, and workshops
• A proven record of teamwork
• A sound knowledge of spoken and written English
• A sound knowledge of financial, data processing, and analysis
• Good communication and facilitation skills.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

RECOURSE:

UNICEF reserves the right to withhold all or a portion of payment if performance is unsatisfactory, if work/outputs is incomplete, not delivered or for failure to meet deadlines and completion of all mandatory trainings. Performance indicators against which the satisfactory conclusion of this contract will be assessed include: timeliness/quality of submission and responsiveness to UNICEF and counterpart feedback.

PROPERTY RIGHTS:

UNICEF shall hold all property rights, such as copyright, patents and registered trademarks, on matter directly related to, or derived from, the work carried out through this contract with UNICEF.

TRAININGS:

Consultants and Individual contractors, even those working from home, must complete the following online courses

prior to signature of contract. All certificates should be presented as part of the contract.

• Ethics and Integrity at UNICEF https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=1289
• Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority (PSHAA) https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=114
• Sexual Exploitation Abuse (PSEA) https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=7380

Consultants and Individual Contractors must complete the following course when travelling on behalf of UNICEF.

• BSAFE Security Training https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=17891

Any consultant or individual contractor who is issued a UNICEF email address must complete the following courses no later than 30 days after signature of contract.

• UNICEF Information Security Awareness Course https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=12037
• Fraud Awareness https://agora.unicef.org/course/info.php?id=18439

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply,

click on the Apply link found either at the beginning or at the end. The application package should include the following: 1) Curriculum Vitae

2) Cover letter including monthly fee

4) Three contact References from previous work experience

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered "staff members" under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF's policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

Consultants and individual contractors are required to certify that they are covered by medical/health insurance.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Advertised: Mar 29 2021 SA Pacific Standard Time Application close: Apr 11 2021 SA Pacific Standard Time

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