Assignment Details
Our client, an American Private Foundation, is looking to engage with a Consultant- Smart Payments Outreach.
Roles & responsibilities of consultant :
1. Through support on material development and evidence gathering, support the team’s engagement with external stakeholders and government bodies to socialize the learnings coming out of the pilots on smart payments and the advantages of standard setting.
2. Support in stakeholder management and proactive engagement on smart payments with interested groups within the government, political leadership, the private sector, international agencies etc, which are most affected by or familiar with challenges plaguing the PFM system in India.
3. Support the facilitation of discussions with partners and experts to socialize, gather input, and inject fresh thinking into the program and propose strategic pivots
4. Ensure logical reasoning, and challenge assumptions supporting existing and proposed approaches
Skills Required
1. At least 20+ years of of experience with government programs or advisory in public finance with consulting firms or non-profit organisations and academic degree(s) in economics, finance, business administration, public administration, public policy, or other directly relevant fields
2. Proven knowledge and experience in technical and policy aspects related to public finance
management and payment systems in India
3. Working knowledge of Government Financial Rules, procurement processes, budgeting, expenditure
management, and fiscal reporting processes preferred;
4. Prior knowledge of IFMIS, PFMS, Treasury and associated systems in the public finance sector across
geographies is an added advantage
5. Outstanding analytical and drafting skills, and the ability to work quickly and produce concise, top-
quality work at strategic, operational levels
6. Excellent communication and organisational skills, including communicating clearly, concisely and
in a compelling manner.
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3 month(s)
20+ years 
Remote
