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Under the overall supervision of the Director of the Sustainable Finance Hub, the Public Finance for SDGs Lead Advisor will have oversight of global project managers including on Tax for SDGs and TIWB as well as providing quality assurance and guidance across UNDP teams engaging on public finance for SDGs. The Lead Advisor will ensure the highest level of efficiency in global projects and work closely with the UNDP Country Offices and Regional Bureaus and Hubs in this regard whilst also working across UNDP teams to identify opportunities to strengthen the coherence and impact of support on public finance at global, regional and country levels.

Duties and Responsibilities of Public Finance for SDGs

Strategic and Multi-Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership Development

• Lead implementation and multi-stakeholder engagement for the public finance portfolio, including engaging with public finance experts, IMF, OECD, World Bank and other multilaterals, Donors, Governments, UNDP GPN, UNDP Regional Bureaus (RBs)/Hubs and Country Offices.
• Build and maintain a network of implementation partners across the portfolio including international and regional organisations providing services on public finance.
• Support RBs and COs in building strategic alliances and partnerships with governments, think tanks, academic institutions, development partners and others.
• Provide technical and strategic advice to develop integrated approaches across tools such as SDG Taxation Frameworks; SDG budgeting approaches and SDG-aligned debt instruments.

Policy and Technical Advisory Support

• Work with UNDP’s Regional SDG Finance Advisors and Project Specialists in identifying and supporting the development of synergies between the public finance work of Country Offices and other broader sustainable development programming.
• Engage with policymakers on public finance matters and further develop the role of UNDP in public finance for the SDGs.
• Promote the adoption of digital tools and data analytics to advance public finance strategies for SDGs, ensuring a data-driven approach in policy advice and technical support.

Project leadership and management

• Lead and oversee relevant global projects including the Tax for SDGs, and TIWB projects and ensure accountability for their delivery in line with donor and client expectations.
• Complete recruitments, procurement and contracting to deliver the project activities. Ensure compliance of different activities with UNDP rules and regulations.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for different processes of the project and manage programmes accordingly.
• Keep project boards informed of the project activities and together with the SFH Director ensure appropriate reporting and communications with the board.

Thought Leadership and Knowledge Management

• Working with the SFH Director and communications team, collaborate on thought leadership and communications for the public finance portfolio.
• Lead the organization of events, including conferences, consultations, and workshops as well project board meetings to further establish UNDP thought leadership on public finance for the SDGs.
• Develop evidence to inform country, regional and global policy, and approaches to public finance for the SDGs.
• Initiate digital and data-focused knowledge sharing initiatives to reinforce UNDP’s leadership in innovative public finance for the SDGs.

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Required Skills and Experience 

Education:

• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or above) in taxation, fiscal economics, public finance or other directly related field is required. OR
• A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in the above-mentioned fields in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience, will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience (with a master’s degree), or 12 years of technical and management experience in the field of public finance/ tax/ fiscal policy and/ or administration is required.
• Experience in working with International Financial Institutions is mandatory.
• Track record of providing policy advice and capacity development support to Ministries of Finance and /or tax authorities in developing countries is required.
• Sound experience in writing and analytical skills, including the ability to write concept notes, outcome reporting, and other written communication is required.
• Relevant experience in providing technical assistance and support to UNDP Country Offices, governments, or development partners across different regions on matters related to public finance is desired.

Language:

• Proficiency in English is mandatory.
• Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.