Project

The EU 4 Public Finance Management (PFM) in Montenegro (EU4PFM) project is opening a Call for Applications for the creation of a pool of non-key experts for the employment of short-term expertise during project implementation (11/2024-09/2027).

Project Objective: 

The project aims to contribute to increased efficiency, effectiveness and transparency of the public finance management (PFM) in Montenegro, in line with EU requirements. 

Purpose:

To enhance the overall effectiveness and integration of the PFM reform programme (RP) through improved management, strengthened fiscal framework and budget planning, and more effective financial control and audit systems.

Components and Target Results:

Component 1: Management, implementation, reporting and communication of the PFM RP is improved;

Component 2: Budget transparency strengthened, fiscal framework, budget planning and policy development are interconnected and strengthened;

Component 3: Systems of financial control and audit are strengthened and made more effective.

For this reason, the project intents to recruit experts in the following fields of expertise: 

1.          Strategic Planning, Reporting & Monitoring 

2.          Policy Development & Regulatory Reform

3.          Public Finance Management & Budgeting

4.          Managerial Accountability & Human Resource Management

5.          Internal & External Auditing, Financial Control

6.          IT & Digitalisation of Public Administration

7.          Communications & Visibility 

8.          Organisational Development & Capacity Building

Minimum Requirements for Senior Experts (All Positions):
- A relevant university degree, or equivalent of twelve (12) years of professional experience;
- At least five (5) years, preferably seven (7) years, of professional experience in their relevant area of expertise;
- Proven experience in public finance management and/or public sector reform in Montenegro or similar country contexts;
- Strong analytical, communication, and reporting skills;
- Fluency in written and spoken English and knowledge of Montenegrin; good communication and reporting skills.

Minimum Requirements for Junior Experts (All Positions):
- A relevant university degree, or equivalent six (6) years of professional experience;
- At least three (3) years of professional experience in their relevant area of expertise;
- Initial experience with public finance management and/or public sector reform in Montenegro or comparable contexts is an asset;
- Good analytical, communication, and drafting skills;
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Montenegrin; good communication and reporting skills.

Requirements Senior Experts: 5. Internal & External Auditing / Financial Control

The identified profiles and requirements are subject to potential changes and amendments as needs arise in coordination with the beneficiary institutions, during the course of project implementation.

Application Process: Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for one or more positions in accordance with the published skills/qualifications required. Please indicate in the subject line of your application/email the field(s) of expertise you are applying for and whether you are considering junior or senior roles.

Kindly note: Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Required Documents

• CV in English in EU format (CV template, download here), clearly presenting your relevant experience and projects you have worked on (not longer than 3 pages), including an indication of working days/months per each assignment/employment.
• The signed GOPA privacy statement (download here).

Selection Process: Based on an assessment of candidates’ CVs, experts with relevant experience will be shortlisted and included in a pool of experts. The shortlisted candidates will be contacted during the course of project implementation as needs arise. A panel will select experts for specific assignments based on a thorough evaluation of shortlisted candidates’ relevant experience throughout project implementation. Only selected candidates will be contacted.