Qualifications and skills:

• At least a masters’ degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant, directly related discipline (e.g. PEFA Assessment process, planning, managing and using PEFA).
• Alternatively, an equivalent professional experience in a related field of at least 5 years – in addition to the professional experience required below – could  replace an advanced degree.
• The Expert must be fully proficient in written and spoken English.

General professional experiences:

• At least 12 years of professional experience in public financial management withingovernment structures.

Specific professional experiences:

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in directing, managing and implementing national and sub-national PEFA assessments.Page 8 of 8
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in working with public sector in conducting PFM reforms.
• A minimum of three demonstrated professional experiences in providing on-the-job or classroom based training, coaching and mentoring.
• Completed at least 3 assignments in developing countries.
• Completed at least 1 assignment in the Pacific Islands Countries would be an advantage.