Bilingual PFM Consultant (French/English)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Economic Analysis and Reporting: Conduct rigorous economic research and quantitative analysis on macro-economic trends, public finance issues, and development challenges, particularly within African contexts. Prepare high-quality, policy-relevant reports, briefs, and presentations in both French and English.
• Public Finance Management (PFM): Provide expert technical assistance and advice to African government counterparts or donor partners on PFM reforms, including budgeting, expenditure management, revenue generation, fiscal decentralization and innovative financing.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate effectively with senior government officials, donor representatives (e.g., World Bank, African Development Bank, EU), civil society organizations, and other stakeholders. Represent the organization in high-level meetings and technical working groups.
• Program Development and Evaluation: Contribute to the design, implementation, and evaluation of development projects and technical assistance programs focused on economic governance and sustainable development.
• Capacity Building: Design and facilitate training packages of government and donor staff in budgeting and related matters
• Bidding Capacities: Prepare excellent and competitive technical and financial proposals for opportunities in relevant areas of interventions as well as proactively contact organizations to co-design technical assistance
• Service Line development: Co-develop the structure, team and project pipeline of the service line

REQUIREMENTS

Genesis consultants carry a balanced combination of powerful intellect, strong technical skills, and a consulting character to match.

Successful candidates for roles at Genesis:

• Are passionate, self-motivated problem-solvers
• Value integrity and exhibit ethical behaviour
• Are analytical thinkers and fast learners with an excellent academic record
• The successful candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy the flexible nature of the job, and like to hit the ground running. You are pro-active and hands-on, with the ability to not only work effectively as part of a team, but also to motivate the team and ensure they can excel. 

 You are likely to have:

• A Master’s degree (or higher) in Economics, Development Economics, Public Finance, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in applied economics, public finance, development work, or a related area. This must include.
• Proven professional experience working directly with or advising African governments (at the national or sub- national level) or working for major international development/donor organizations with a focus on Africa.
• Demonstrated understanding of at least one Human Development sector (e.g., health, education, social protection) and the associated economic/fiscal challenges.
• Professional working fluency (written and spoken) in both French and English is mandatory.
• Strong analytical writing skills with the ability to produce high-quality, clear, and impactful documents in both languages. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in designing and delivering training/mentoring for government officials or technical staff.
• Advanced quantitative and qualitative research skills. Proficiency in statistical and econometric software (e.g., Stata, EViews, R) and experience in developing and applying economic models.
• Strong knowledge of PFM systems, frameworks, and reform processes.