Consulting Opportunities for Individuals

 

Government of the Punjab, (Pakistan) with the assistance of the Asian Development Bank has initiated the ‘Punjab Resource Management Program (PRMP) for improving efficiency in governance. The Program is structured in sequential Sub-programs with specific output and outcome targets. One of the key components of the program is Public Financial Management (PFM).
2. Under the Public Financial Management (PFM) component of the program, one of the actions is to strengthen the Medium Term Budgeting (MTBF) and planning. Under the first phase of PRMP MTBF and MTDF cells were established in Finance and Planning & Development Departments to prepare three years rolling budget plans. To further strengthen
the process of MTBF, Punjab Government is going to engage the services of an experienced, international Public Financial Expert. He will be required to provide support in the following three departments for preparing medium term plan:

  1. Finance Department

  2. Irrigation & Power Department

  3. Health Department

 

3. To assist the International Expert , for developing the costing methodology in line with the service delivery norms, services of one domestic Financial Analyst, to be embedded in Finance Department is also required to be engaged.
The detail of expertise needed is as under:

 

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Financial Analyst to assist the International Expert in developing and implementing the medium term budgeting mode.

 

i. At least fourteen years preferably sixteen years education in Public Financial Management or Public Finance, Accountancy or CFA from a reputable institution;
ii. At least 5 years of work experience in public sector financial planning & management;
iii. Expertise and in-depth knowledge in the preparation of budgets, and associated mechanisms preferably in MTBF mode;
iv. Experience of working in a similar position and similar environment would be an added advantage;
v. Demonstrated and strong report writing abilities; and Good communication and presentation skills.

 

Detailed TORs are available at PRMP website www.punjab-prmp.gov.pk.
All interested individuals are requested to send their applications along with CV, on ADB format available on PRMP website located at www.punjab-prmp.gov.pk, at the address given below on or before 31-01-2009.

Program Director
Punjab Resource Management Program
184-A, Upper Mall Scheme, Scotch Corner, Lahore.
Ph: 042- 9200508/ 5756416/ 5755415/ 5755941 Fax: 042- 9204194
Email.
info@punjab-prmp.gov.pk

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