TERMS OF REFERENCE
Main tasks related to the job:
Assessing Liberia’s macro‑economic situation and fiscal space and drawing conclusions on the funding landscape for the social protection sector.
Supporting the costing of the new NSPPS to ensure that proposed interventions are financially realistic and sustainable.
Reviewing the social protection sector budget to identify gaps in relation to the new NSPPS funding needs.
Developing a financing plan for the NSPPS that is consistent with Liberia’s macro‑economic and fiscal context.
Conducting a review and analysis of the education budget broadly, with particular focus on the sector allocation for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and presenting the conclusions to key stakeholders together with recommendations on how both the overall education budget and TVET allocations can be improved.
Minimum requirements
Education
Master's degree in Economics, Public Policy, Public Finance, or related field
Work Experience
5 years minimum
Language Requirements
Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of local language will be an asset.
Knowledge/Expertise/Skills
At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in public financial management, fiscal policy, or macro-economic analysis.
Proven track record in conducting fiscal space analysis, budget reviews, and costing of national strategies or sectoral programs.
Experience working with government ministries (Finance, Development Planning, Social Protection, Education) and international development partners.
Familiarity with social protection and education sector financing.
Strong knowledge of Liberia’s public financial management system and budget processes
Ability to develop costing models and financing plans for national strategies.
Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative analysis of fiscal data.
Understanding of macro-economic indicators and their implications for social sector financing.
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Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System)
An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
Cover letter
A technical proposal that summarizes the consultant’s understanding of the assignment, outlines the methodology and approach the consultant will use, and provides a work plan and timeline with clear deliverables.
Remarks
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