TECHNICAL ADVISOR (INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL)
Full Time
April 10, 2024
Lilongwe, Malawi
April 16, 2024

Company: GIZ Malawi

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JOB ADVERTISEMENT โ€“
TECHNICAL ADVISOR (INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROL)

A. Background
The PFEM project is implemented by GIZ on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). It Supports key Actors in the public finance system in Malawi on aspects of budget execution, the management of public contracts and revenue mobilization. The project focuses on building institutional capacity, the use of digital systems and change management.
As of May 2024, the project work is expected to substantially expand to include the area of anti-corruption in the context of a multi-donor action. As Part of a newly created project component, central state anti-corruption institutions are to be strengthened in their performance and cooperation. In line with the thematic expansion, a project extension until March 2028 is planned.

B. TASKS
The Technical Advisor (โ€œInternal and external financial controlโ€) will perform the following tasks:

  • Provide content-related and conceptual advice on the design of business processes for the Central Internal Audit Unit (CIAU), National Audit Office (NAO).
  • Provide advice on improving follow-up to audit recommendations, incl. advice on the operationalization of audit committees.
  • Support in identifying and responding to ICT-related needs/assist in the digitization of work processes.
  • Support in identifying and responding to human capacity-related needs.
  • Support in the identification, preparation and steering of consultancy missions. This ย includes the development of Terms of References, preparation of procurement documents in line with GIZ rules and technical evaluation of offers from bidders.
  • Provide technical coordination with relevant stakeholders of the project and with development partners in the field of financial control processes.
  • Implementation of cross-cutting tasks such as event and knowledge management, project monitoring and reporting.
  • Provide input in the preparation of conferences, workshops, study trips and other events (technical aspects).

C. Required Qualifications, competences, and experience:

Qualifications

  • University Degree from a recognized university in Accountancy, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.

Professional experience

  • At least 6 years of relevant professional experience (e.g. public audit institution; public sector auditing firm; advisory role).
  • Familiarity (ideally: demonstrated experience) with advisory approaches to assess and strengthen financial oversight.
  • Familiarity (ideally: demonstrated experience) with capacity building approaches on a human, organizational and policy field level.
  • In-depth knowledge of the institutional landscape of financial oversight actors in Malawi.
  • Demonstrated experience in advising central level government institutions in the context of public financial management reform processes.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to work on oneโ€™s own initiative at the conceptual level.
  • Very good working knowledge of ICT (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office).
  • Fluent in English.

D. How To Apply
Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should submit their electronic detailed curriculum vitae (CV), copies of certificates, and one-paged cover letter, demonstrating how they are meeting the above requirements to giz-malawi-hr@giz.de.

The following reference code of the call for application is strictly to be indicated in the subject line of the applicantโ€™s email: TA/EFC/2024/1/Name of applicant.

All applications should be addressed to:

The Head of HR
GIZ Malawi
P.O. Box 31131
Lilongwe 3.

The deadline for receiving applications is 16th April 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

GIZ is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, age, or any other protected characteristic. We embrace diversity and believe that inclusivity in the workplace is essential to our success, and we are committed to creating a work environment where all employees are valued and respected.