Public Finance Management Consultant (National), Remote + Travel, Somalia, 12 months, #595159

Contract Duration: 12 months

Working arrangement: Remote + travel

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Social Policy Specialist, and in close collaboration with CO and Zonal social policy team as well as with relevant counterparts from the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS), Federal Member States (FMS), Somaliland authorities, the Federal Parliament, development partners, and civil society organizations, the Consultant will provide technical, analytical, and capacity-building support to advance UNICEF Somalia’s PFM, social budgeting, and accountability agenda at national and subnational levels.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here:  ToR TMC0005285.pdf

• Fluency in the Somali Language.
• Good command of English.

• Advanced university degree (Bachelor’s or higher) in: Economics, Public Finance, Public Policy/Public Administration or related fields.

• Minimum 7 years of relevant progressive working experience at the national level in the areas of public financial management, budget analysis & expenditure tracking, fiscal policy or public sector reforms, local governance, or another related field.

• Advanced degree in Public Finance, Economics, Public Policy, or business administration, or a closely related field.
• Strong knowledge of Public financial management systems (budgeting, execution, reporting, internal controls); Fiscal decentralization and intergovernmental fiscal transfers (IGFTs); Public expenditure analysis (budget analysis, PERs, fiscal space).
• Proven ability to engage diverse stakeholders:
  • Government (FGS, FMS, districts),
  • Parliament,
  • Development partners,
  • Civil society.
• Excellent theoretical and operational understanding of public financial management, specifically medium-term frameworks, budget preparation cycle, execution, review, and reporting.
• Excellent computer skills (especially Microsoft Office applications) and ability to use information technologies as a tool and resource.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template)  Financial proposal template TMC0005285.xlsx

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Advertised: 18 Aug 2026 E. Africa Standard Time
Applications close: 24 Aug 2026 E. Africa Standard Time

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