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The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a global service provider in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. Owned by the Federal Republic of Germany, GIZ has over 50 years of experience in providing technical assistance, capacity development and project management services for a wide variety of specialised development areas, including education, health, governance, public finance management, agriculture, social development, gender equality etc.
- Job-ID: V000058419
- Location: Maputo
- Assignment period: 05/01/2024 - 12/31/2028
- Field: Financial Management and Controlling
- Type of employment: full-time
- Application deadline: 04/11/2024
In 2023, GIZ has successfully undergone the accreditation process for the role as Grant Agent for Global Partnership for Education (GPE) funding. In February 2024, GIZ was selected as GPE Grant Agent in Mozambique.
The GPE is a major international fund that provides financial support to education systems in developing countries, including many African nations. It mobilizes resources from various donors to support initiatives aimed at improving access to quality education, strengthening education systems, and promoting equity in education.
In its role as GPE Grant Agent, GIZ is now requested to assist the Mozambican government, more specifically the Ministry of Education and Human Development (MINEDH), in the application for and implementation of the GPE System Capacity Grant (SCG) (3,3M USD) and the GPE System Transformation Grant (STG) (107M USD).
The Expert in Public Finance Management and Grant Administration will be a key member of the grant agent Team for the GPE grants managedby GIZ. He/she will be part of a small teamresponsible for analyzing and assessing Public Finance Management (PFM) processes and functions within Mozambique'seducation sector, identifying risks, capacity development needs, advising on grant management mechanisms, coordinating results-basedfinancing approaches and serving as aliaison to Fiduciary experts and financial oversight, as well as theprogrammedevelopment unit atGIZ headquarters.
The Expert in Public Finance Management and Grant Administration will be responsible, among other things, for:
- Conduct analysis and assessment of PFM processes and functions in the education sector at central and decentralized levels.
- Evaluate risks associated with PFM functionalities, processes and capacities
- Identify capacity development needs within the education sector and develop strategies and recommendations for Capacity Buildinginterventions tailoredto address gaps and risks
- Provide advice on the existing basket funding modality and its development to ensure efficient, effective and transparentutilization of funds and lean Coordination
- Participate in the PFM Working group of the Ministry of Education and partners ofFASE
- Support the management of the grant at the interface with the role of the World Bank as another key contributor to thebasketfund
- Plan and support coordination of results-based financing approaches to incentivize the achievement of reformobjectives
- Act as liaison between the grant agency team and fiduciary expertsat GIZ Headquarters, ensuring their involvement inriskmanagement and collaboration
- Support capturing key insights, lessons learnt, best practices and challenges encountered in PFM and budget support/fund managementapproaches for stakeholders inMozambique, GPE HQ and GIZ HQ
Qualifications and skills
- Master Degree ineconomics, finance, public finance management, public administration or a related fieldbusinessadministration / management, accounting and budgeting, orMaster Degree or equivalent in Public Policy, DevelopmentStudies, InternationalDevelopment
- Good command of Portuguese and excellent command of English. Good command of German will be considered a strongasset
- Excellent communication andinterpersonal skills for effective liaison and for navigating complex stakeholderenvironments
- Strong analytical skill and ability to conduct assessments of PFM capacities andprocesses
- Perfect command of standard IT tools (MS Office suite)
General professional experience
- Minimum requirement of 5years of professional experience in the field of public financial management preferably within theeducation sector or in the international development context, particularly in the context of budgetsupport
- Track record in risk assessment, capacity development and advising on grant managementmechanisms
- Familiarity with results-based financingapproaches and performance monitoringframeworks
- Any experience with GIZ financing rules and procedures would be considered anasset
- Any previous working experience with a development financial institution (e.g.KfW, WB etc.) will be considered a strong asset
Specific professional experience
- At least 5 years of expertise in implementing or backstopping projects covering public expenditure review, analysis of costs,costing of actions plans, budget elaborationfor ministries; reforming or updating accounting standards, procedures,references and applying accounting in a ministry; financial reporting (non-exclusive, nor exhaustive list)
- Prior work experience in international development cooperation, including abroad and preferable in Sub Saharan Africa would be desirable
- Any prior experience with GPE-funded projects or GPE-procedures, or other basket funds would be considered a strong asset
Maputo, Mozambique
This position is suited to a full-time position.
Please understand, that we can only accept and process applications via our E-recruiting system. Following the confirmation of your successful application, kindly check your spam / junk mail folder on a regular basis, since some provider classify emails from our recruiting system as spam.
- We are a provider of international cooperation services for sustainable development and work to build a future worth living around the world. We support projects in over 130 countries to achieve goals sustainably together with our partners.
- Everyone has the same opportunities in our company, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation or physical disability. We recruit based on specialist expertise and social skills. Transparency and fair opportunities for career advancement are just as much a matter of course for us as gender not being a barrier to taking up a management position.
- Extensive check-ups and preventive measures (e.g. on appointment, before the outward journey, during the stay in a country of assignment, in an emergency) are provided to our staff and the family members accompanying them as a matter of course.
- We reward staff who achieve their agreed annual targets with a variable remuneration component.
- You will receive various additional benefits during your stay abroad that will depend on your country of assignment.
Everyone has the same opportunities in our company, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation or physical disability. We recruit based on specialist expertise and social skills. Transparency and fair opportunities for career advancement are just as much a matter of course for us as gender not being a barrier to taking up a management position.We are a provider of international cooperation services for sustainable development and work to build a future worth living around the world. We support projects in over 130 countries to achieve goals sustainably together with our partners.Extensive check-ups and preventive measures (e.g. on appointment, before the outward journey, during the stay in a country of assignment, in an emergency) are provided to our staff and the family members accompanying them as a matter of course.You will receive various additional benefits during your stay abroad that will depend on your country of assignment.We reward staff who achieve their agreed annual targets with a variable remuneration component.
Your professional and personal development is important to us. At GIZ, you will be offered global work opportunities and an atmosphere that is characterised by diversity, respect and genuine equal opportunities. Gender equality promotion is a matter of course for us. Our benefits are also impressive in terms of work-life balance and family friendliness. Flexible working hours that fit your life situation, comprehensive onboarding and internal health management are an integral part of our corporate culture, along with the opportunity to use childcare facilities and parent/child offices.
GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued - regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age or sexual orientation.
We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.
Hannah Metz
hannah.metz@giz.de
Job description
In 2023, GIZ has successfully undergone the accreditation process for the role as Grant Agent for Global Partnership for Education (GPE) funding. In February 2024, GIZ was selected as GPE Grant Agent in Mozambique.
The GPE is a major international fund that provides financial support to education systems in developing countries, including many African nations. It mobilizes resources from various donors to support initiatives aimed at improving access to quality education, strengthening education systems, and promoting equity in education.
In its role as GPE Grant Agent, GIZ is now requested to assist the Mozambican government, more specifically the Ministry of Education and Human Development (MINEDH), in the application for and implementation of the GPE System Capacity Grant (SCG) (3,3M USD) and the GPE System Transformation Grant (STG) (107M USD).
Your tasks
The Expert in Public Finance Management and Grant Administration will be a key member of the grant agent Team for the GPE grants managedby GIZ. He/she will be part of a small teamresponsible for analyzing and assessing Public Finance Management (PFM) processes and functions within Mozambique'seducation sector, identifying risks, capacity development needs, advising on grant management mechanisms, coordinating results-basedfinancing approaches and serving as aliaison to Fiduciary experts and financial oversight, as well as theprogrammedevelopment unit atGIZ headquarters.
The Expert in Public Finance Management and Grant Administration will be responsible, among other things, for:
- Conduct analysis and assessment of PFM processes and functions in the education sector at central and decentralized levels.
- Evaluate risks associated with PFM functionalities, processes and capacities
- Identify capacity development needs within the education sector and develop strategies and recommendations for Capacity Buildinginterventions tailoredto address gaps and risks
- Provide advice on the existing basket funding modality and its development to ensure efficient, effective and transparentutilization of funds and lean Coordination
- Participate in the PFM Working group of the Ministry of Education and partners ofFASE
- Support the management of the grant at the interface with the role of the World Bank as another key contributor to thebasketfund
- Plan and support coordination of results-based financing approaches to incentivize the achievement of reformobjectives
- Act as liaison between the grant agency team and fiduciary expertsat GIZ Headquarters, ensuring their involvement inriskmanagement and collaboration
- Support capturing key insights, lessons learnt, best practices and challenges encountered in PFM and budget support/fund managementapproaches for stakeholders inMozambique, GPE HQ and GIZ HQ
Your profile
Qualifications and skills
- Master Degree ineconomics, finance, public finance management, public administration or a related fieldbusinessadministration / management, accounting and budgeting, orMaster Degree or equivalent in Public Policy, DevelopmentStudies, InternationalDevelopment
- Good command of Portuguese and excellent command of English. Good command of German will be considered a strongasset
- Excellent communication andinterpersonal skills for effective liaison and for navigating complex stakeholderenvironments
- Strong analytical skill and ability to conduct assessments of PFM capacities andprocesses
- Perfect command of standard IT tools (MS Office suite)
General professional experience
- Minimum requirement of 5years of professional experience in the field of public financial management preferably within theeducation sector or in the international development context, particularly in the context of budgetsupport
- Track record in risk assessment, capacity development and advising on grant managementmechanisms
- Familiarity with results-based financingapproaches and performance monitoringframeworks
- Any experience with GIZ financing rules and procedures would be considered anasset
- Any previous working experience with a development financial institution (e.g.KfW, WB etc.) will be considered a strong asset
Specific professional experience
- At least 5 years of expertise in implementing or backstopping projects covering public expenditure review, analysis of costs,costing of actions plans, budget elaborationfor ministries; reforming or updating accounting standards, procedures,references and applying accounting in a ministry; financial reporting (non-exclusive, nor exhaustive list)
- Prior work experience in international development cooperation, including abroad and preferable in Sub Saharan Africa would be desirable
- Any prior experience with GPE-funded projects or GPE-procedures, or other basket funds would be considered a strong asset
Location information
Maputo, Mozambique
Notes
This position is suited to a full-time position.
Please understand, that we can only accept and process applications via our E-recruiting system. Following the confirmation of your successful application, kindly check your spam / junk mail folder on a regular basis, since some provider classify emails from our recruiting system as spam.
Our benefits
Everyone has the same opportunities in our company, regardless of gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation or physical disability. We recruit based on specialist expertise and social skills. Transparency and fair opportunities for career advancement are just as much a matter of course for us as gender not being a barrier to taking up a management position., We are a provider of international cooperation services for sustainable development and work to build a future worth living around the world. We support projects in over 130 countries to achieve goals sustainably together with our partners., Extensive check-ups and preventive measures (e.g. on appointment, before the outward journey, during the stay in a country of assignment, in an emergency) are provided to our staff and the family members accompanying them as a matter of course., You will receive various additional benefits during your stay abroad that will depend on your country of assignment., We reward staff who achieve their agreed annual targets with a variable remuneration component.
About us
Your professional and personal development is important to us. At GIZ, you will be offered global work opportunities and an atmosphere that is characterised by diversity, respect and genuine equal opportunities. Gender equality promotion is a matter of course for us. Our benefits are also impressive in terms of work-life balance and family friendliness. Flexible working hours that fit your life situation, comprehensive onboarding and internal health management are an integral part of our corporate culture, along with the opportunity to use childcare facilities and parent/child offices.
GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued - regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age or sexual orientation.
We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.
Contact
Hannah Metz
hannah.metz@giz.de
