Resident Advisor (Treasury and Public Accounting) – AFRITAC Central, Libreville

About the role

The IMF's Fiscal Affairs Department (FAD) is recruiting a long-term resident advisor in treasury and public accounting for its AFRITAC Central regional capacity development center in Libreville, Gabon. The center delivers capacity development to nine countries: Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, Democratic Republic of Congo, Sao Tome and Principe and Chad. The appointment is initially one year, renewable on satisfactory performance, and the advisor reports to the center director while working closely with IMF Headquarters staff.

Key responsibilities

• Advise governments at a senior level and strengthen treasury and public accounting capacity in ministries of finance and economy
• Support public financial management reforms, including cash flow forecasting, treasury single account, integration of treasury and debt management, and fiscal reporting with computerized accounting systems
• Organize workshops and seminars and help counterparts prepare cash flow plans and render accounts (balance sheet, general accounts, management accounts)
• Occasionally assist with institutional and legal frameworks for treasury and public accounting
• Coordinate capacity development with other technical partners and travel frequently to the center's countries, recruiting and supervising short-term experts

Required profile

• University degree (at least master's level) in a relevant field
• At least four years of practical experience in a senior or advisory role in a ministry of public accounts, finance, budget or economy, a central bank, or in capacity development; preference for 10+ years
• Excellent written and spoken French, at least a working knowledge of English
• Experience in project management and in organizing and delivering training courses and workshops (an advantage)
• Experience managing capacity development projects and coordinating with donors (an advantage)

Required skills

• Mastery of computer applications such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Interpersonal skills, teamwork and discretion in a multicultural environment