Public Financial Management Officer

Overview

Nakupuna Companies seeks a Public Financial Management Officer. The Office of Program Transition and Supply Chain (PTSC) leads the Department of State’s health systems transition planning on behalf of the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD). In this capacity, PTSC develops and oversees the execution of bilateral transition MOUs and country implementation plans, establishing requirements, standards, targets, and timelines, and monitoring progress against those plans. PTSC also serves as GHSD’s center of excellence for private-sector engagement, private-finance mobilization, and economic analysis. In addition, the office oversees the global supply chain contract, ensuring the safe, timely, and effective delivery of HIV, malaria, and TB commodities to more than 70 countries on a regular and ongoing basis.

The Program Transition team aims to strengthen partner countries’ capacity to plan, budget, and manage public resources for health by providing expert technical support in public financial management. This includes support for financing mechanisms such as government-to-government (G2G) financing, with the goal of improving financial controls, transparency, and accountability in public resource management.

Responsibilities

The Public Financial Management Officer will develop and apply frameworks to evaluate, strengthen, and monitor transparent, efficient use of public funds, and advises senior leadership and technical working groups on PFM strategies for global health.

• Provide subject matter expertise on public financial management systems in partner countries, with a focus on African public financial management as it relates to financing and delivering health services
• Support the development and implementation of frameworks, tools, and systems to evaluate, strengthen, and monitor the efficient, transparent use of public funds for health and community benefit
• Develop and help institutionalize procedures for budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for health sector investments at national and subnational levels
• Provide technical guidance on financial analysis, compliance, risk management, internal controls, oversight, and auditing for public health expenditures
• Counsel and advise senior management and partner government counterparts on PFM implementation strategies and reform priorities related to health
• Provide expert advice and recommendations to USG Technical Working Groups on PFM and health financing issues and support dissemination and implementation of related policies in partner countries
• Serve as a technical representative of the contract/agreement/grant officer in engagements with implementing partners on PFM and health financing matters, as requested

Deliverables:

• PFM work plan outlines with priorities, timelines, and expected results for strengthening health-related PFM in partner countries
• PFM assessment and recommendation reports (e.g., baseline or follow-up assessments) on partner country health financing and financial management systems
• Frameworks, tools, and/or standard operating procedures (SOPs) for budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, compliance, and risk management for health investments
• Periodic progress reports summarizing status of co-investment/G2G arrangements, PFM reforms, risks, and recommended corrective actions
• Technical briefs, presentations, and/or training materials to build partner government and USG staff capacity on PFM and health financing
• Technical guidance documents and tools for financial planning, budgeting, and accounting

Qualifications

Skills/Qualifications: 

• Expertise in public financial management best practices, particularly in low- and middle-income countries
• Ability to design, implement, and strengthen government financial management systems
• Knowledge of co-investment approaches and government-to-government (G2G) financing mechanisms
• Ability to engage in budgeting, forecasting, and expenditure planning exercises for health programs
• Expertise in financial compliance, risk management, and internal control frameworks
• Provision of oversight, auditing, and fiduciary risk assessment in public sector contexts
• Monitoring and evaluation of public expenditure performance and efficiency
• Familiarity with donor-funded program finance and USG financial management requirements
• Ability to advise and brief senior management and high-level government counterparts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in complex, resource-constrained environments
• Clear written and oral communication, including technical financial reporting for non-specialist audiences
• Diplomatic stakeholder engagement and negotiation with government and donor partners
• Capacity-building, mentoring, and training skills for government and implementing partner staff

Education and Experience: 

• Master’s degree or higher in Public Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience in public financial management, government budgeting, and financial controls, preferably in an international or development context

Clearance Requirements: Must have Secret clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen. 

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.

The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation for this position is $142,000 to $183,500 (annualized USD). The salary range displayed represents the typical range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies total compensation package for employees.