PFM Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Perform in-depth quantitative analysis on macroeconomic trends and public finance matters.

• Create policy-oriented briefs and presentations that simplify complex data into actionable recommendations for senior government officials.

• Direct the design of Public Financial Management (PFM) reforms throughout the budget cycle, encompassing MTEFs, expenditure chains, revenue generation, DRM, fiscal-space analysis, fiscal decentralization, innovative financing, budget tagging, and open budget/transparency initiatives.

• Provide counsel and collaborate with senior government officials and key donor representatives, including the World Bank, AfDB, and EU.

• Recognize business development prospects and lead the development of competitive technical and financial proposals.

• Collaborate in the design of technical assistance programs with global partners.

• Create and facilitate advanced training sessions for government and donor personnel on budgeting, fiscal transparency, and expenditure management.

• Contribute to the development of the PFM service line structure, team, and project pipeline.

• Oversee complex workstreams and manage small, high-performing teams.

• Transform complex financial data into engaging narratives for ministers, multilateral donors, and private foundations.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience in Public Finance Management or Development Economics.

• Experience working with international organizations or in public-sector consulting involving ministries of finance.

• Comprehensive understanding of macroeconomic forecasts, the political economy of reforms, PEFA/PIMA/TADAT diagnostics, and government treasury systems.

• Proven track record of collaborating with African governments, consulting firms, or significant regional donor organizations.

• Capability to clearly articulate complex fiscal concepts to non-experts.

• A Master’s degree or higher in Economics, Development Economics, Public Finance, or a related field.

• Professional proficiency in both written and spoken English is essential.

• Strong skills in analytical writing, communication, negotiation, and presentation.

• Ability to design and conduct training or mentoring for government officials or technical staff.

• Advanced skills in quantitative and qualitative research.

• Proficiency in statistical and econometric software such as Stata, EViews, or R.

• Experience in developing and utilizing economic models.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.

• Engagement in meaningful projects that impact public finance and governance.