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Cities and Infrastructure for Growth Zambia (CIGZambia)

Cities and Infrastructure for Growth Zambia

Position Municipal Finance Expert*>
Location Home-Based, with potential travel*>
Planned Start Date September 15th, 2020*>
Contract Duration 24 days (September 2020 to January 2021)

About Cities and Infrastructure for Growth Zambia (CIGZambia)

CIGZambia is a facility that provides high-quality independent technical
advice and assistance to Zambian government bodies and private sector
organisations engaged in projects / programmes that help harness the potential
of Zambia’s cities and towns to act as drivers for economic growth and job
creation. CIGZambia is funded by the UK’s Department for International
Development (DFID).

The overall programme objectives are

> increasing urban productivity;
> improving inclusive access to urban economic infrastructure services;
> increasing investment into urban economic infrastructure services; and,
> enhancing national and regional integration between cities.

About the Role

CIGZambia is working with the Chipata City Council and the Town Councils of
Chipangali and Kasenengwa to prepare the Chipata Joint Integrated Development
Plan (JIDP). This process involves stakeholder consultations (community and
institutional) that aim to identify and advance the design and funding of
priority urban infrastructure and urban economic development projects to
support job creation and climate-resilient economic development in Chipata and
the surrounding districts.

CIGZambia is recruiting a Municipal Finance Expert*> to assist our Client to
develop the JIDP in identifying and assessing revenue collection and financing
options for the JIDP. Working with the appropriate staff of Councils, JIDP
Committee (and appointed thematic task teams), the Municipal Finance Expert
will review performance and assist the Councils to develop municipal financial
plans and a capital investment programme for the implementation of the Chipata
JIDP. The role will also involve financial management capacity strengthening
of counterparts from the JIDP participating municipalities.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for

> Provision of expert advice to the Chipata JIDP Committee and Project Lead to review Council and District revenues and assess Council Revenue Collection Efficiency.
> Reviewing budget performance, monitoring and identify Council Revenue Base Sources for the first five years of the IDP period.
> Providing factual and analytical background reports, collect data, and prepare/review reports related to local service delivery and local governance.
> Preparing a Financial Plan and Capital Investment Plan and fully costed IDP Implementation Programme.
> Facilitating the development of a Municipal Resource Generation and Mobilisation Strategy for Joint IDP Implementation and Local Area Operational Plans.
> Conducting capacity building and training of relevant Council departments for revenue.

Required Qualifications

> Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred) in Public Finance, Economics, Accountancy, or a related field.
> At least 10 years’ work experience in Local Government and/or municipal financial management.
> Must have a good understanding of the Zambian Local Government Administrative System’s operation, strengthening, revenue generation, fiscality and transparency in Zambia.
> Demonstrated experience in providing technical assistance, capacity building, mentorship, change management, and training in Public Finance Management Systems and Processes, both at the national and sub-national levels.
> Previous experience supporting government revenue generation and expenditure systems.
> Deep contextual understanding of municipal governance in Zambia.
> Able to establish professional relationships with municipal officials working in the local governance sector.
> Strong written communication in English and demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality reports for clients.
> Member of Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants.

Note on COVID-19

Due to COVID-19 situation, interviews will be conducted remotely. Timing of
start/end of the project are subject to change. Primary inputs for this
position are home-based. Any potential travel would require physical
distancing and other prevention measures and is subject to review.

Applications

Please send your CV to admin@cigzambia.org. For CV to be considered, subject
line in email must be completed as follows Municipal Finance Expert–
Candidate Last Name, First Name

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Deadline for Applications August 31st, 2020

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