Background
Since the political turning point in the year 2000, the Serbian Ministry of Finance has led a major donor-supported reform drive, encompassing four distinct administrations and seven Finance Ministers over years. Initially, the Ministry’s internal structure, strategic, planning and forecasting capacity, technical know-how, as well as ICT systems were inadequate for the challenge of transforming economy into a transparent and fast-evolving market-based system. However, through three successive UNDP-led interventions and compatible projects of other donors, the Ministry has consistently introduced and promoted effective public administration mechanisms and practices and has succeeded in providing emerging financial stability.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Ministry of Finance with preparation of the 2014-2016 Fiscal Strategy;
- Facilitate and support development of models for evaluation of the size of different fiscal consolidation measures, to be included in the
agenda;
- Assist the Ministry of Finance with preparing macro-fiscal forecasts and policy measures, necessary for start of negotiations with the IMF
on potential stand-by arrangement;
- Assist the Ministry of Finance with preparation of the Tax Authorities reform agenda;
- Assist the Ministry of Finance with analysing the possibility of pro-growth tax and parameterization of such reform;
- Work closely with civil servants in order to share his/her expertise and knowledge and ensure their continued professional and educational
development, codify knowledge by preparing relevant knowledge products, such as Strategic Advisory Notes, Lessons Learnt document,
etc., as well as organize learning session on the topic.
Requirements
- University degree in the field of economics, law, or related field
- Understanding and knowledge of economic, strategic, and fiscal policy issues
- Minimum 2 years of working experience in the field of economics
- Understanding of the Serbian economy
- Strong information technology (IT) skills
- Written and spoken proficiency in English and Serbian
Deadline: 30 December 2013