

Jr & Sr Non-key Experts: Strategic Planning, Reporting & Monitoring
Project Objective:
The project aims to contribute to increased efficiency, effectiveness and transparency of the public finance management in Montenegro, in line with EU requirements.
Purpose:
To enhance the overall effectiveness and integration of the PFM reform programme through improved management, strengthened fiscal framework and budget planning, and more effective financial control and audit systems.
Components and Target Results:
Component 1: Management, implementation, reporting and communication of the PFM reform programme (RP) is improved;
Component 2: Budget transparency strengthened, fiscal framework, budget planning and policy development are interconnected and strengthened;
Component 3: Systems of financial control and audit are strengthened and made more effective.
For this reason, the project intents to recruit experts in the following fields of expertise:
1. Strategic Planning, Reporting & Monitoring
2. Policy Development & Regulatory Reform
3. Public Finance Management & Budgeting
4. Managerial Accountability & Human Resource Management
5. Internal & External Auditing, Financial Control
6. IT & Digitalisation of Public Administration
7. Communications & Visibility
8. Organisational Development & Capacity Building
Minimum Requirements for Senior Experts (All Positions):
- A relevant university degree, or equivalent of twelve (12) years of professional experience;
- At least five (5) years, preferably seven (7) years, of professional experience in their relevant area of expertise;
- Proven experience in public finance management and/or public sector reform in Montenegro or similar country contexts;
- Strong analytical, communication, and reporting skills;
- Fluency in written and spoken English and knowledge of Montenegrin; good communication and reporting skills.
Minimum Requirements for Junior Experts (All Positions):
- A relevant university degree, or equivalent six (6) years of professional experience;
- At least three (3) years of professional experience in their relevant area of expertise;
- Initial experience with public finance management and/or public sector reform in Montenegro or comparable contexts is an asset;
- Good analytical, communication, and drafting skills;
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Montenegrin; good communication and reporting skills.
Specific Requirements for Senior Experts Strategic Planning, Reporting & Monitoring
- Qualifications and Skills: University degree in public finance, public administration, economics, political science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience of 12 years.
- General Professional Experience: A minimum of 5 years, preferably 7 years, of professional experience in strategic planning, monitoring, and evaluation within the public sector.
- Specific Professional Experience: Experience in developing and implementing strategic frameworks, integrating planning and budgeting processes, policy costing, and performance-based budgeting; familiarity with public sector M&E systems is an advantage.
Specific Requirements for Junior Experts Strategic Planning, Reporting & Monitoring
- Qualifications and Skills: University degree in public finance, public administration, economics, political science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience of 6 years.
- General Professional Experience: A minimum of 2 years, preferably 3 years, of professional experience in strategic planning, reporting, or monitoring in the public sector.
- Specific Professional Experience: Experience in supporting strategic planning processes, preparing monitoring reports, assisting in evaluation exercises, or contributing to costing and budgeting documents.
How to Apply (CV in English in EU Format is Required)
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply:
- Edit/update your CV in English in EU format (EUCV template, download here), clearly presenting your relevant experience and projects you have worked on (not longer than 3 pages), including an indication of working days/months per each assignment/employment.
- Select the 'Apply Now' button.
- Complete the Expert Registration Form & attach your CV in English in EU format.
- Select the 'Submit' button.
Selection Process
Based on an assessment of candidates’ CVs, experts with relevant experience will be shortlisted and included in a pool of experts. The shortlisted candidates will be contacted during the course of project implementation as needs arise.
A panel will select experts for specific assignments based on a thorough evaluation of shortlisted candidates’ relevant experience throughout project implementation.
Kindly Note: Only selected candidates will be contacted.
Offer details
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