Support to Agricultural and Food Policy Implementation

The overall objective of the project of which this contract will be a part is to strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food (AIAPF) to implement its new National Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD) Strategy and Action Plan (2015-2020) and therefore its capacity to translate risks and opportunities of the Association Agreement and DCFTA into effective ARD policies and programmes, comply with its obligations under the said agreements and effectively guide, support and monitor the implementation of its EU Approximation agenda.

Key experts have a crucial role in implementing the contract. The key experts should spend a minimum of 90% of their time in Ukraine during the whole duration of their assignment. No working days outside Ukraine can be invoiced to the Contracting Authority, except cases of the approved mission abroad. The Project team will involve three Key experts, one of them assuming the function of the Team Leader.

All experts must have fluency in English, PC Literacy and excellent writing and communication skills.

Qualifications: 

Qualifications and skill/s

  • University level of education in economics, public administration, public finance management, accountancy, auditing or some similar relevant subject or 10 years of professional experience (on top of years and experience as described under General professional experience).
  • Project management skills

General professional experience

  • Professional experience of at least 10 years in public administration reform out of which at least 3 years' experience should be in public financial management.
  • Knowledge of budget planning processes, preparation, execution, monitoring and evaluation in line Ministries or designated bodies.
  • Experience in dealing with senior management of public administrations in transition economies in the field of ARD public finance management systems would be an advantage.

Specific professional experience

  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in public financial management and information systems design, establishment, Operation and monitoring.
  • Expertise and demonstrable understanding of budgetary assistance programmes with central administrations would be an advantage.
  • Experience in designing and delivering public financial management and budgetary processes training programmes for central administrations would be an advantage.
  • Previous experience in working on international programmes/projects in relevant areas in similar transition environments will be an advantage.

 

Start / Duration: 

The intended start date is 01 February 2016 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 30 months from this date.

If you are interested in this tender, please send you most recent CV to:

Barbara.Braun [at] afci.de

Thank you!