Public Finance Management Expert – Kyrgyz Republic

Through technical support, Governments assess, strengthen and institutionalize their readiness for resilient recovery to build back better (UNDRR Work Programme 2026-2027 Deliverable 4.2.1).

Kyrgyz Republic

6.5 months

About UNDRR Created in December 1999, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is the designated focal point in the United Nations system for the coordination of efforts to reduce disasters and to ensure synergies among the disaster reduction activities of the United Nations and regional organizations and activities in both developed and less developed countries. Led by the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction (SRSG), UNDRR has over 150 staff located in its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and in regional offices. Specifically, UNDRR guides, monitors, analyses and reports on progress in the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, supports regional and national implementation of the Framework and catalyzes action and increases global awareness to reduce disaster risk working with UN Member States and a broad range of partners and stakeholders, including civil society, the private sector, parliamentarians and the science and technology community. Background and Context The International Recovery Platform (IRP) is a global partnership working to strengthen the capacities of countries and communities to build back better in recovery, rehabilitation, and reconstruction. Its Secretariat is coordinated by UNDRR. It is a joint initiative of United Nations organizations, international financial institutions, national and local governments, and non-governmental organizations engaged in disaster recovery. It seeks to transform disaster recovery into an opportunity for sustainable development. IRP supports progress against Priority 4 of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction (SF), Enhancing Disaster Preparedness for Effective Response and to "Build Back Better (BBB)" in Recovery, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction. As we enter into the second half of SF implementation, the balance of progress and persistent challenges has been mapped by the Midterm Review of the Sendai Framework (MTR SF). While many countries have made notable strides in implementation, the MTR SF found the Sendai Framework (SF) is not on a path to meet its expected outcomes or goals by 2030. Progress with SF Priority 4 has similarly demonstrated important innovation and achievements, but the MTR SF found "build back better principles have not been applied systematically" and identified major barriers to progress include insufficient national capacities, engagement of diverse stakeholders and lack of financing. Objective and Scope of Work This consultancy will support the implementation of strengthening public financial management systems for recovery component of the project on readiness for resilient recovery in the Kyrgyz Republic. Through engagement with relevant stakeholders and provision of technical support, the consultant will analyze, assess PFM for recovery and draft the financial preparedness plan, linking to the project work on recovery readiness as part of the project implementation activities. Tasks and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Programme Management Officer at the Partnership Branch of UNDRR in Geneva, the consultant will be home-based in Kyrgyz Republic and will support UNDRR Strategic Objective 4 “Risk-informed disaster preparedness leads to effective and resilient response and recovery” and delivery of the project Enhancing Asia and the Pacific's Readiness for Resilient Disaster Recovery (with a focus on the application of the Recovery Readiness Assessment Framework) in the Kyrgyz Republic. The consultant will work closely with the National Recovery Coordinator and collaborate with key partners, regional offices and other units as relevant. Specifically, the PFM expert will ensure close coordination with the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Emergency Situations. Key responsibilities of the consultant include: 1. Review all relevant background documents, including previous PFM assessments, -related studies conducted, and apply the UNDRR PFM assessment guide to inform the PFM for recovery assessment framework and scope in the Kyrgyz Republic. The review will build on the initial landscape assessment completed by the National Recovery Coordinator and should consider gender-responsive and inclusive PFM. 2. Develop a concise stakeholder engagement/interview plan and conduct interviews with relevant stakeholders including Ministry of Finance officials, disaster management officials, public investments management officials, as well as procurement officers and budget and planning officials of relevant line ministries and other stakeholders to deepen the analysis and validate preliminary findings. 3. Draft initial PFM for recovery assessment and recommendations based on the findings of the desktop study and conducted interviews. Recommendations will be tailored to the country context and can form the basis of a financial preparedness plan. Collaborate with the National Recovery Coordinator to ensure that PFM assessment findings feed into the development of the national Recovery Readiness Assessment and Roadmap. 4. Prepare a powerpoint based on the assessment that will be used for presentation of assessment results, validation by national counterparts and for capacity building. 5. Support the preparation of a validation and capacity building workshop on PFM for recovery, including drafting of agendas, identification of relevant participants, consultation with Ministry of Finance and support to the development of materials. Participate in workshop. 6. Update and finalize the PFM for recovery assessment and financial preparedness plan based on the feedback and inputs received during the validation process and workshop. The key outputs are to be delivered in English and Russian.

• An advanced university degree in economics, public finance, disaster risk management, development, business administration, public policy, management or the relevant field is required. • A first-level university degree in combination with 2 additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in public finance, disaster recovery, public sector coordination, or disaster risk management is required. Experience in national finance systems involving strong communication and analytical skills is required. Experience in research on disaster risk reduction related topics is desirable.

Fluency in English is required. Fluency in Russian is required Knowledge of Kyrgyz is desirable. Knowledge of any other UN Languages is desirable

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