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TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) FOR A SHORT-TERM CONSULTANT (STC):
NATIONAL FACILITATOR PEFA ASSESSMENT
NATIONAL FACILITATOR PEFA ASSESSMENT
The World Bank Group (WBG) is seeking an individual consultant over the period of early April 2018 to December 2018 as part of its engagement with the Government of Timor-Leste (GoTL) to prepare a Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) assessment.
This position is for a short-term consultant who is expected to be based in Timor-Leste, although applications will be considered by strong candidates who are based elsewhere. The contract is for a period of up to 60 working days. The role is for a National Facilitator. The consultant will be part of the assessment team in charge of conducting a diagnostic evaluation of financial and budget management using the upgraded 2016 PEFA Performance Measurement Framework. The consultant will work under the administrative supervision of the World Bank Group Task-team Leader, the technical supervision of the Lead Assessor, and will support the In-country Assessor.
The upgraded PEFA Framework (set of indicators and performance report) provides an evidence-based tool to measure PFM performance, including fiscal strategy, public investment management, public assets management, revenue forecast-beyond-taxation, information on performance of service delivery, internal and external control system, personnel and payroll, public procurement, and reporting of high quality consolidated financial statements that are in need of continued reform to further enhance the effectiveness of the country PFM systems.
This diagnostic has been requested by the Government of Timor-Leste and will be conducted as a Joint Assessment to serve as input into a dialogue around a coordinated, government-led PFM reform plan, as well as serving to inform existing programmatic activities including the EU’s PFM-focused budget support program.
Scope of Work
The national consultant will be fully integrated in the assessment team and support the PEFA assessment team in the following scope of work:
- Gather the data and documents necessary to support the preparation of draft indicator write-ups in accordance with guidance related to the application of the PEFA Framework;
- Identify and review existing documents related to the assessment objectives including those that are publicly available and provided in confidence to the assessment team;
- Prepare responses to comments from peer reviewers, development partners, government counterparts and other stakeholders;
- Facilitate stakeholder discussions, workshops and capacity building of local stakeholders as required within the scope laid out in these ToRs;
- Prepare a draft assessment report (section 3 of the PEFA assessment report);
- Prepare the final PEFA assessment report;
- Prepare a systematic and easily understandable record of evidence gathered and the source of information;
- Any other tasks associated with the objectives of the assessment.
- Support the Government of Timor-Leste to undertake PEFA self-assessment activities with all relevant line ministries and agencies;
- Preparation of analytical presentations of performance indicators pertaining to budgetary and financial outcome indicators, to support preparation of the assessment led by the Lead Assessor;
- Support the World Bank management and Oversight Committee to supervise the activity, including providing contributions and drafting status and briefing reports.
Outputs and expected deliverables
As a core member of the team, the national consultant will support the delivery of a comprehensive Public Financial Management-Performance Report (PFM-PR) PEFA report - prepared according to the upgraded 2016 PEFA methodology drafted in English, that will be submitted to the PEFA Secretariat for quality review and will enable the Government of Timor-Leste and development partners to: assess the performance of recent PFM reforms; identify the key areas for further strengthening of the PFM systems; and discuss further support to the priorities in PFM area.
The specific responsibilities of the national facilitator as required to support the PEFA assessment and related activities, including capacity-building and PEFA self-assessment activity, are set out below:
- Prepare and organize correspondence and meetings on behalf of the PEFA assessment team.
- Participate, and where appropriate contribute, in consultative meetings with stakeholders
- Remain on top of deadlines, deliverables and progress of the PEFA and associated activities.
- Provide verbal and written translation from English to Tetum and vice-versa.
- Independently liaise and follow-up with stakeholders in areas agreed with the PEFA assessment team.
- Organize logistics, attendance, facilities, and documentation on behalf of the PEFA assessment team.
These responsibilities will be met in close consultation with the PEFA assessment team to ensure the consultant supports the exercise in a timely way. Significant time commitment is expected to be required in April, early May and from July to September. Further support may be required in October and November.
Selection Criteria
- At least undergraduate degree or equivalent.
- Masters degree, and/or education in an area related to economics, law, or governance is an advantage.
- At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
- Experience in project or team administration and management, especially preparing good quality written correspondence and working proactively.
- Experience of working with central government or development partners an advantage.
- Excellent command of both spoken and written English and Tetum is essential.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work well as part of a team.
Application instructions
Applicants should note that this is a locally based position with no additional benefits. Interested candidates should send their applications to Ms. Maria E. Belo Leite (mbeloleite@worldbank.org), including a brief response (less than 500 words) to the selection criteria, and a current CV.
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