Local Public Sector Specialist - Zambia

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a Local Public Sector Specialist - Zambia for a governance, finance consultancy assignment financed by GIZ in Zambia.

Aninver Development Partners is preparing a proposal for a prospective consultancy assignment supported by GIZ in Zambia, focusing on good financial governance and public financial management reforms. The initiative aims to support the Government of the Republic of Zambia in restoring fiscal sustainability, improving public resource allocation, and strengthening public sector oversight and institutional capabilities.

As part of this project, we are seeking an expert for the Local Public Sector Specialist - Zambia position. The specialist will play a crucial role in supporting the operationalisation of the newly established Government Investment Department within the Ministry of Finance and National Planning, contributing to enhanced state-owned enterprise management and broader public financial management improvements in the country.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Support the operationalisation of the newly established Government Investment Department within the Ministry of Finance and National Planning in Zambia
• Conduct a desk review on international and regional best practices for state-owned enterprise oversight bodies
• Engage with key stakeholders to review functions, identify gaps, and determine change management implications
• Draft job descriptions for established positions within the department based on national public service standards
• Provide strategic recommendations to senior management on institutional cooperation, gaps, and next steps

Scope of work

• Conduct a desk review on international and regional best practices for the setup of state-owned enterprise oversight offices and formulate actionable recommendations
• Perform stakeholder consultations and as-is analyses by interviewing relevant institutional actors, oversight units, selected state-owned enterprises, and human resources departments
• Review allocated functions, identify mandate gaps or overlaps, and evaluate workflow and change management implications
• Draft comprehensive job descriptions for newly established positions based on local public service human resources standards and requirements
• Develop evidence-based recommendations for placing existing staff within the department based on rigorous organizational analysis
• Provide high-level advisory reporting to senior management on identified gaps, opportunities, challenges, and inter-institutional cooperation

Your role as Local Public Sector Specialist - Zambia

• Lead local stakeholder consultations and conduct institutional as-is analyses across relevant public sector entities
• Collaborate closely with the senior international public sector human resources expert as guided by GIZ
• Evaluate existing public sector tasks, workflows, and change management requirements related to the new department
• Contribute to drafting job descriptions and designing appropriate staff placement strategies aligned with national public service standards
• Formulate strategic recommendations regarding inter- and intra-institutional cooperation for senior management
• Support the preparation of high-level advisory reports and project deliverables

Requirements

• Master’s degree in economics, accounting, business administration, law, or a related field
• C2-level language proficiency in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in public financial management
• Demonstrated expertise in public sector change management, human resources, accounting, or monitoring and evaluation
• Professional experience in development cooperation projects supporting public sector reforms
• Previous professional experience working on public financial management or governance projects in Zambia
• National of, or based in, the project country

Desirable

• Prior experience working with GIZ or other international development agencies in the region
• Familiarity with state-owned enterprise management frameworks and oversight mechanisms in Africa

An experienced public financial management specialist with a strong background in public sector change management, institutional setup, and stakeholder coordination in Zambia.

Assignment details

• Location: Zambia
• Financed by: GIZ
• Sector: Governance, finance
• Estimated duration: 8 months
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a GIZ-financed project in Zambia.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

How to apply

Sign in (or create a free account) and upload your CV in English. Add your LinkedIn profile, indicative daily rate and availability to speed up the assessment. Aninver will contact the shortlisted candidates.

Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? This position requires a national of, or a professional based in, the project country.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.