Job offer: Fiscal Research & Advisory Specialist

OrganisationMinistry of Finance & The Public ServiceReferenceVAC-54765Contract TypeFull-TimeIndustriesAccounting & FinanceLocationKingstonSalary & Benefits$6,333,301 to $8,517,586 per annumDate Posted18/11/2024Expiry Date06/12/2024Coordinates technical assistance, conducts research, provides strategic advice, evaluates proposals, and ensures the Fiscal Commissioner is prepared for meetings, reports, and stakeholder engagements.

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Under the general guidance of the Fiscal Commissioner, the Fiscal Research & Advisory Specialist has the responsibility to provide technical support the Office of the Fiscal Commissioner through the conduct of research and the provision of technical advice on issues relating to the economy and related developmental matters. 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical/Professional Responsibilities 

• Liaises with key stakeholders to coordinate technical assistance and ensure its effectiveness in decision-making; 
• Providing analysis on technical papers/policy guidance as provided by external stakeholders; 
• Reviews documents, and provide preliminary comments so as to enhance evidence-based decision-making by the Fiscal Commissioner; 
• Prepares and submits monthly, quarterly and annual reports; 
• Provides strategic support through technical advice; 
• Provides technical advice on how to improve the development and implementation of budgets in line with best practices; 
• Ensures coordination and liaison of the Fiscal Commission activities;
• Conducts research and provides information to assist in evidence-based decision-making;
• Evaluates and comments on proposals and recommendations from other Ministries and Departments as well as private sector groups; 
• Undertakes independent research, reviews, analyses and summarizes technical papers and reports and gives comments; 
• Provides speaking notes and or provides background information for speeches and provides actual speeches/ presentations;
• Collaborates with stakeholders in the identification of new areas of support and facilitate implementation of new initiatives; 
• Contributes to quarterly, mid-year and annual review/reporting; 
• Contributes to the identification of risks and issues and the updating of the risk register;
• Provides timely inputs to reports on implementation, the achievement of outputs as well as reporting on progress towards outcomes; 
• Promotes information sharing and coordination within the Organization;
• Liaises with the relevant staff and other stakeholders to ensure that the Fiscal Commissioner is adequately prepared for technical meetings; 
• Co-ordinates the Fiscal Commissioner’s activities for Cabinet/Parliament and ensures that he/she is adequately prepared; 
• Contributes to the arrangement of official functions hosted by the Fiscal Commissioner. 

 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of the FAA Act, Regulations 
• Knowledge of the GoJ Budgeting Process; 
• Working knowledge of Contract Management/ Project Management and Risk Management; 
• Knowledge of economics and development matters; 
• Knowledge of micro and macro-economic theories; 
• Good knowledge of economic research and survey/sampling techniques;
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills 
• High adaptability and knowledge-sharing/learning capacity 
• High innovative thinking and ability to market new approaches 
• Ability to work effectively on own initiative 
• Ability to promote and maintain enable stakeholder management
• Ability to forge useful partnerships with people across functions and organizations
• Proficiency with relevant software and tools, such as Excel, R, Python
• Undisputed integrity and standing 

 

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• M.Sc. Degree in Economics/Finance/Management Studies/Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications 
• Working knowledge of fiscal policy and the Government’s financing operations would be an asset 
• Five (5) years of professional experience 

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics/Finance/Management Studies or equivalent qualifications 
• Working knowledge of fiscal policy and the Government’s financing operations would be an asset 
• Eight (8) years of professional experience 

 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB:

• Pressured working conditions with numerous critical deadlines.

 

 

We thank all applicants for the interest expressed; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.