Public Finance Management Consultant (National)
UNICEF · Mogadishu
About the role
The assignment aims to provide technical support to the UNICEF Social Policy team in Somalia to advance its Local Governance and Public Finance for Children (PF4C) agenda. This includes conducting district, state, and national-level PF4C analyses; supporting targeted capacity development of government counterparts; and strengthening budget transparency and openness, including citizen participation, social accountability, and oversight mechanisms. The assignment will contribute to improving the planning, allocation, execution, and oversight of public resources for children, with a strong focus on equity, efficiency, and results. It will also support evidence-informed advocacy to ensure child-centered priorities are adequately reflected in public budgeting and policy processes. In addition, the role will strengthen UNICEF’s engagement with key stakeholders to promote transparent, inclusive, and accountable public financial management and to support policy dialogue and reforms that prioritize child-focused outcomes.
Education
Masters in economics, Public Finance, Public Policy/Public Administration or related fields