Description

• Anticorruption, Openness and Transparency
• Fiduciary Assurance
• Public Financial Management (PFM)/Public Investment Management (PIM)
• Political Economy
• Public Institutions
• State Owned Enterprises (SOEs)/ Corporate Governance
• Subnational/Decentralization
• Tax Administration

• Perform Task Team Leader (TTL) or Team member duties for the preparation and management of projects, in the area of decentralization, regional and local economic development, including using PfR instruments;
• Prepare and implement large multi-sector Trust Funds (TFs) providing advisory services and technical assistance on regional and local development to foster economic, social and institutional convergence with and within the European Union as part of its regional and cohesion programs and the EU accession process;
• Conduct high-level dialogue and Analytic and Advisory Services (ASA) on fiscal, administrative and functional decentralization, regional development and convergence, local taxes and resource management and service delivery;
• Lead research and analytics in the areas of decentralization, multi-level governance, domestic revenue mobilization, subnational governments’ capability and performance;
• Participate in missions, provide inputs and guidance to EECG2 task teams, assess public sector policy issues through a public governance perspective, and prepare terms of reference for assigned work as necessary.
• Contribute as needed to GGP activities in other countries in the region.
• As requested by the Practice Manager for EECG2, undertake other activities, as appropriate.

Selection Criteria

• Minimum Education/Experience: Master degree in economics or public policy and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. A PHD is an advantage.
• A proven track record in carrying out complex research and analytical work in the area of fiscal and administrative decentralization, local finances, local revenue mobilization and performance management.
• Relevant work experience in OECD countries or in High MIC countries on fiscal or administrative decentralization, local finances and revenue generation, either through projects or analytical work.
• Proven quantitative skills, data analytics and applied research skills
• A good understanding of climate change risks and risk mitigation measures
• Operational experience with WB projects would be an advantage
• Strong integrative and soft skills
• Able to perform under pressure and to deliver quality output on time under tight deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communications skills in English.

• Prior substantive and sustained relevant work experience (not less than 3 years) in the field of decentralization, multi-level governance, local finance and service delivery.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency and experience in the following areas: fiscal and administrative decentralization, public finances, local finances and revenues management.

• Public Sector Dialogue and Policy Advice - Conduct sector dialogue in the area of Decentralization, multi-level governance, local finances and taxes: (i) disseminating good/best practice to and from High MIC and OECD countries (benchmarking and knowledge spill overs), and (ii) helping clients develop reform strategies, good practice, taking into account prevailing political economy constraints in the country/sector.
• Public Finance and administration at the subnational level – Demonstrate knowledge and understanding about public finances at the national and local level and the management and administration of the public sector; capable of analyzing decentralization policies, local government performance and ways to incentivize and enhance it.

• Client Orientation - Maintain client relationships in the face of conflicting demands or directions, and provide evidence-based advice and solutions, based on sound diagnosis and knowledge.
• Drive for Results - Identify the needed resources to accomplish results involving multiple stakeholders and find solutions to obstacles affecting key deliverables.
• Teamwork and Inclusion - Demonstrate leadership in keeping the team organized and focused, and actively seek and consider diverse ideas and approaches.
• Knowledge, Learning and Communication - Lead in the sharing of best practice, trends, knowledge and lessons learned across units and with clients and partners, articulating ideas verbally and in writing in a clear and compelling way across audiences of varied levels.
• Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making - Serve as a trusted advisor to others on their decisions, ensuring alignment across units and optimal impact on the organization.

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