Financial Management and Revenue Generation Sr. Specialist

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Position Title: Financial Management and Revenue Generation Sr. Specialist
Location: Ramallah
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Deadline Date:

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The organization is focused on improving municipal financial management in the occupied Palestinian territory, particularly in the West Bank and Gaza. It aims to enhance the capacity of local governments and municipalities to manage their financial resources effectively. The organization works closely with various stakeholders, including local government units (LGUs), private sector companies, and regional organizations, to implement sustainable financial management reforms. The organization is committed to ensuring that these reforms incorporate gender and social inclusion considerations, thereby promoting equitable access to financial resources for marginalized groups. It operates in a challenging political and economic environment, requiring innovative approaches to resource mobilization and financial management.

Job Overview:
The Financial Management and Revenue Generation Sr. Specialist will play a pivotal role in enhancing the financial management capabilities of Palestinian municipalities. This position involves designing and implementing strategies to improve municipal financial management, including the development of automated financial management systems and enhancing revenue collection efforts. The specialist will provide technical leadership and policy advice on municipal financial management reforms, ensuring that these reforms are responsive to the evolving needs of the municipalities. The role requires maintaining strong relationships with various stakeholders and ensuring that financial management reforms are sustainable and scalable across different sectors. The position is based in Ramallah, with travel required within the West Bank to support municipalities directly.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership in improving resource mobilization, including enhancing tax collection systems and increasing local revenue generation.
• Offer policy advice on municipal financial management reforms, responding to evolving reform needs and political opportunities.
• Maintain strong relationships with relevant regional organizations, private sector companies, and local government units (LGUs).
• Develop and implement sustainable municipal financial management reforms that can be scaled across various sectors, ensuring long-term financial resilience.
• Ensure that municipal financial management reforms incorporate gender and social inclusion considerations, prioritizing equitable access to financial resources for marginalized groups.
• Provide leadership, direction, and operational support in building the public financial management (PFM) capacity of staff in relevant partner organizations.
• Lead program delivery in areas such as improved accounting and financial capacity in municipalities, improved revenue collection efforts, and implementation of cost accounting systems and procedures.
• Manage day-to-day liaison activities and maintain relationships with Palestinian counterparts and implementing partners related to accounting and financial management operations in municipalities.
• Provide technical assistance to the project in areas related to improved municipal revenues and financial management. 1
• Develop and direct mentoring and training activities and skill development in financial management and revenue management for municipal staff. 1
• Assist in developing materials for training and management skills development. 1
• Provide on-the-job practical training, mentoring, and technical support to partner LGUs. 1
• Prepare a design/road map for the development and management of each LGU’s income. 1
• Review and provide technical input to LGUs for the preparation of implementing regulations for the management of their income. 1
• Develop and provide technical input to LGUs on systems, procedures, and mechanisms for receiving and managing income. 1
• Support increasing technical capacity for municipal financial management functional positions. 1
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, public administration, engineering, urban planning, or a related field, or equivalent work experience; an advanced degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 9 years of experience in program management, community engagement, government-run service delivery, public administration, and/or international development, specifically in the West Bank and Gaza or the MENA region.
• Demonstrated ability to implement public financial management (PFM) reforms within municipal contexts.
• Experience aligning PFM systems with donor strategies, particularly in managing resources toward sustainability amid external shocks affecting municipal service delivery.
• Proven experience in providing training and capacity building on PFM.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as international development, public administration, engineering, or urban planning. An advanced degree is preferred, indicating a higher level of expertise and understanding of complex financial management systems and municipal governance.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience in program management, community engagement, and public administration, particularly within the context of the West Bank and Gaza. Candidates should have a proven track record of implementing public financial management reforms and experience working with senior public officials and private sector leaders. Experience with USAID-funded projects is preferred, indicating familiarity with donor expectations and project management standards.

Languages:
Fluency in both English and Arabic is required for this position, as effective communication with local stakeholders and international partners is essential. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered an asset but is not mandatory.

Additional Notes:
The position is full-time and based in Ramallah, with travel required within the West Bank. The role involves significant interaction with local government units and stakeholders, necessitating strong interpersonal and communication skills. The organization is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. Compensation and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.