Senior Public Finance Management Expert
NTU International is preparing a proposal for the EU-funded project “EU Assistance for the Uzbekistan AgriFood Development Strategy 2020–2030”, which aims to support the Government of Uzbekistan in the implementation of a sustainable, market-oriented, inclusive and climate-smart agri-food system. The project focuses on strengthening policy and regulatory frameworks, institutional capacities, and public sector governance in support of the Agri-Food Development Strategy 2020–2030.
The Technical Assistance will support reforms related to public finance management, programme-based budgeting, public expenditure planning, and financial governance in the agri-food sector, including strengthening institutional capacities within the Ministry of Agriculture and related public institutions.
NTU International is seeking a Senior Public Finance Management Expert to support public finance reforms, budgeting systems, expenditure planning, and financial governance initiatives related to the agri-food sector in Uzbekistan.
Key Responsibilities
- Support reforms related to public finance management and programme-based budgeting in the agri-food sector;
- Provide technical assistance on agricultural budgeting systems, public expenditure planning, and financial governance frameworks;
- Conduct public expenditure reviews, fiscal analyses, and budget performance assessments related to agriculture and rural development;
- Support development of medium-term expenditure frameworks, budgeting methodologies, and financial monitoring systems;
- Advise public institutions on budget planning, resource allocation, fiscal sustainability, and financial accountability mechanisms;
- Support strengthening of financial management procedures, reporting systems, and institutional capacities within public institutions;
- Contribute to preparation of financial analyses, reform roadmaps, policy recommendations, and technical reports;
- Coordinate with Ministries, public finance institutions, development partners, and sector stakeholders;
- Deliver workshops, technical training, and capacity-building activities related to public finance management and budgeting systems;
- Contribute to monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of financial governance and reform initiatives.
Education
- Master’s degree in economics, public finance, finance, public administration, agricultural economics, or another relevant field.
General Professional Experience
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience in public finance management, budgeting, financial governance, or fiscal policy advisory services;
- Proven experience working on governance, agricultural reform, or public sector modernisation projects in developing or transition economies;
- Experience in international development cooperation and donor-funded programmes.
Specific Professional Experience
- Minimum 7 years of experience in public finance management, programme-based budgeting, or public expenditure analysis;
- Demonstrated experience with budget reform, medium-term expenditure frameworks, fiscal planning, or financial accountability systems;
- Experience related to agriculture, rural development, subsidy systems, or natural resource governance is considered an advantage;
- Experience supporting projects financed by the EU, World Bank, IMF, ADB, IFAD, or other international financial institutions is considered a strong asset;
- Experience working with Ministries of Finance, Ministries of Agriculture, or public sector financial institutions is considered an advantage;
- Experience in Central Asia, Eastern Europe, or post-Soviet countries is considered an asset.
Languages
- English (C1 mandatory);
- Working knowledge of Russian is considered a strong asset.
Please note that inclusion in the expert pool does not guarantee immediate assignment. Experts will be contacted based on project requirements and matching qualifications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
