Financial Management Specialist Job World Bank

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We are seeking a Financial Management (FM) Specialist to provide FM support to the Somalia portfolio of projects funded by the World Bank. You will work under the supervision of the EAEG1 Unit Manager and the coordination of the Senior FM Specialist / Coordinator for the country.

This is a local position in the World Bank’s Nairobi Office. As such, it is intended primarily for residents of Kenya.

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Duties And Accountabilities

• Support high quality FM fiduciary assurance services to the World Bank’s portfolio in Somalia, including assessing the adequacy of the FM arrangements of World Bank-funded operations and the associated implementing entities, providing FM implementation support and supervision, ensuring compliance with the applicable FM requirements, carrying out capacity building activities, and supporting analytical work on FM issues, all with due attention to quality assurance.
• Promote effective reliance on country systems as deemed appropriate, greater use of technology for fiduciary due diligence and implementation support, and streamlining of FM and disbursement processes.

Other Responsibilities Can Include

• Contribute to the provision of operational, policy, analytical, and advisory support to strengthen PFM systems and institutions, through the Governance Unit work program and through sector interventions.
• Generate and exchange knowledge relating to FM and PFM subject matters.
• Contribute to the provision of high-quality inputs to portfolio reports, as well as corporate tasks such as the preparation of country briefs, inputs to thematic notes and knowledge and learning events.
• As needed, provide FM support to other countries covered by the Unit.

Selection Criteria

You will be a professional with relevant operational experience on project FM, preferably in operations funded by the World Bank and/or other multilateral lending institutions.

• Master’s degree in accounting, public financial management, finance, or a related field.
• Professional accountancy qualification (CPA, CA or equivalent) by a professional accounting organization member of IFAC.
• 5 years of directly relevant professional experience.
• Directly relevant experience and knowledge in FM fiduciary services, or similar assurance/audit functions.
• Understanding of different facets of World Bank-funded operations.
• Understanding of PFM systems and their use for World Bank-funded operations.
• Team player with strong integrative skills and track record of excellent relationship building within the organization and with clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Preference for candidates with experience in Somalia and who can communicate in Somali.

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