Municipal Finance Expert (Business Licensing & Local Revenue Systems) at UN-Habitat

Task 2:


Review municipal finance instruments and produce a simple and user-friendly municipal finance booklet
Review the existing urban planning instruments
Local government finance policy
local government budget guideline
domestic revenue mobilization plan
harmonized chart of accounts
internal audit charter and manual for standardized and harmonized business licensing processes which shall be produced under this consultancy.
Produce a concise and practical booklet that guides local governments in implementing coherent municipal finance system effectively. The consultant needs to ensure the booklet includes maps, visuals and policy recommendation into a readable and publishable format;
Ensure the booklet have template, checklist, graphics and illustrations to make it interactive, engaging and facilitate learning and application and it is written in simple language and presented in a clear and concise manner
During the booklet development, ensure the coherence, interconnection, sequency and the synergy between the instruments and their complementarity, and how should the local government and other end user use it for their day-to-day operations;
Organize the booklet around five thematic areas
Planning and budgeting
Revenue collection and management
Expenditure management
Financial reporting and auditing and Accountability, internal controls and auditing.


Qualifications/special skills


An advanced university degree (master's or equivalent) in Public Finance, Economics, Public Administration, Local Governance, Urban/Regional Planning, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience in municipal finance, public financial management, or domestic revenue mobilisation is required Demonstrated experience in the design or reform of business licensing systems, revenue administration procedures, or local taxation frameworks is required
Demonstrated track record in translating government policies and technical guidelines into clear operational manuals, toolkits or reference booklets is an added advantage
Solid understanding of local government structures and fiscal systems in decentralised or post-conflict environments, with exposure to sub-national regulatory frameworks, budget cycle processes, and financial reporting requirements is desirable