UNDP - Local Public Finance Manager Expert

UNDP Job opening, Local Public Finance Management Expert

intererested applicant should send Application and CVs to
heru_darmawan@ grade-project. org not latter than July 4, 2008.

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*I. Position Information*

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Title:* Local Public Finance Management Expert*

Department/Unit: *Governance Unit*

Reports to: *Decentralization Programme Manager and Grade Project Manager*

Type of Recruitment: National

Type of contract: Short-term (SSA) consultant

Appointment Period: Up to 22 working days

Period: 21 July - 21 August 2008

□ partial (explain)

x intermittent (The work will be carried out for maximum of 50 working days
within 3 month period)

□ full time/office based (needs justification from the Requesting Unit)

II. Background Information

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) aim at synchronizing government
priorities with the citizens' immediate expectations to further develop and
entrench democratic values in society - for the consolidation of a truly
democratic political system. Through its Governance Reform and DPRD
Empowerment (GRADE) Project in partnership with the Directorate General of
the Regional Autonomy of the Ministry of Home Affairs, UNDP is facilitating
efforts to strengthen the capacity of the local parliamentarians (DPRD) and
to enhance the accountability and functioning of the DPRD in implementing
core functions i.e. of legislative, budgetary and oversight for Sulawesi
provinces, districts, and municipalities DPRDs.

Unlike in the past when DPRDs were viewed as rubber stamps of the central
government, devolution of functions to the regions has greatly increased
DPRD powers. They not only make local rules and regulation (PERDA's), but
the role to monitor and oversee the local governments. As stated in Law
32/2004, DPRD's has obligation and authority to conduct oversight of
implementation PERDA's and other regulations, decision of governor
regents/mayors, implementation local budget, local executive policy and
implementation with respect to international cooperation in the region. The
provision strengthens not only the role of DPRD in policy-making, but also
its authority to monitor local government and other officials. The DPRD
oversight aims at establishment of institutional checks and balances between
DPRD and local executive. People are increasingly aware of the DPRD's role
in monitoring government activities as part of their duties to represent the
interest of society. Though the awareness is not yet widespread, it has
pushed the DPRDs to act on complaint and grievances expressed by their
constituents with respect to local policies and the quality of public
services.

As part of its oversight role, the DPRDs have responsibility to follow up
the BPK (*Badan Pemeriksa Keuangan*/ Audit Board)audit results report. Law
No 15, 2004 stipulated that before head of region (governor or Major/Regent)
submit their accountability report to DPRD, the financial report is prior to
BPK audits, BPK then submit its audit result report to DPRD's. Base on this
BPK report DPRD should undertake measures to follow up the BPK audit
results. Success in implementing the responsibilities of local parliaments
oversight function very much depends on their capacity and capability in
undertaking their responsibilities. The capacity of DPRD members to
supervise action taken by the executive as response to BPK audits results is
a critical factor in making local government accountable to the people. In
practice this duty is rarely performed with effectiveness in many DPRD in
the regions of Indonesia due to insufficient capacity –lack necessary
knowledge and skills to conduct oversight effectively- of DPRD's– Unclear
mechanism and procedure on how to conduct follow up of BPK audit results is
also constraint faced by DPRD.

GRADE Project has recently received a request from the Provincial DPRD of
Gorontalo to support their oversight performance particularly on how to follow
up the BPK audit results report. Based on this need, GRADE Project will
provide technical facilitation for Provincial DPRD of Gorontalo follow up of
BPK audit results report capacity strengthening.

III. Objectives of Assignment

The objective of the technical facilitation is to improve the capacity of
Provincial DPRD of Gorontalo to follow up the BPK audit results report.

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IV. Scope of work / Expected Results / Deliverables / Final Products
Expected

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*Scope of work*:

Together with the Local Governance Expert, the Local Public Finance
Management Expert should engage in planning and formulating the guideline on
oversight function, organizing a workshop and on-site facilitation to the
local DPRD members.

1) Provide inputs to the Local Governance Expert for the
assessment on Gorontalo
DPRDs needs to follow up the BPK audit results report.

2) Contribute to the development of the technical guidance on follow
up of the BPK audit results report.

3) Assist the Local Governance Expert in organizing a workshop on the
guidance and formulating technical facilitation agenda that are in mutual
accord with the DPRD oversight work plan.

4) Providing onsite technical facilitation for Gorontalo DPRD in the
event of hearing with executive.

5) Reporting on the technical facilitation activities.

*Expected Results/ Final Products/ Deliverables* :

1). Public finance section of Technical Guidance on follow up BPK audit
results report for Gorontalo DPRD.

2). Workshop on the Technical Guidance in the area of local public
expenditure management.

3). Improved understanding of Gorontalo DPRD on oversight function in
the area public expenditure management.

4). Technical facilitation for Gorontalo DPRD to perform effective role
to follow up the BPK audit results report related to public expenditure
management.

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*VI. Recruitment Qualifications*

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Education:

Master's Degree or equivalent (S2) in Economics, Social Sciences or related
field.

Experience:

1. Five (five) years of relevant experience at the national level in
relevant areas such development Planning, Budgeting as well as Public sector
auditing.

2. Prior experience on technical facilitation particularly on DPRD
particularly on DPRD oversight function.

3. Experience in designing and developing capacity enhancement material
for DPRD.

4. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working on the relevant
thematic area.

5. Experience in working with government agencies (central and local),
civil society organizations and international organizations are an asset.

6. Experience in the usage of computer and office software packages.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in written and spoken English and Indonesian.

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