Fiscal Research & Advisory Specialist

Job Purpose

Under the general guidance of the Fiscal Commissioner, the Fiscal Research & Advisory Specialist has the responsibility for providing technical support to the Office of the Fiscal Commissioner, through the conduct of research and the provision of technical advice on issues relating to the economy and related developmental matters. 

Key Responsibilities

Technical/Professional: 

• Liaises with key stakeholders to co-ordinate technical assistance and ensure its effectiveness in decision-making; 
• Provides analysis on technical papers/policy guidance, as provided by external stakeholders; 
• Reviews documents and provide preliminary comments, so as to enhance evidence-based decision-making by the Fiscal Commissioner; 
• Prepares and submits monthly, quarterly and annual reports; 
• Provides strategic support through technical advice; 
• Provides technical advice on how to improve the development and implementation of budgets, in line with best practices; 
• Ensures co-ordination and liaison of the Fiscal Commission activities; 
• Conducts research and provides information to assist in evidence-based decision-making;
• Evaluates and comments on proposals and recommendations from other Ministries and Departments, as well as private sector groups; 
• Undertakes independent research, reviews, analyses and summarizes technical papers and reports and gives comments; 
• Provides speaking notes and/or provides background information for speeches and provides actual speeches/presentations; 
• Collaborates with stakeholders in the identification of new areas of support and facilitates implementation of new initiatives; 
• Contributes to quarterly, mid-year and annual review/reporting; 
• Contributes to the identification of risks and issues and the updating of the risk register;
• Provides timely inputs to reports on implementation, the achievement of outputs as well as reporting on progress towards outcomes; 
• Promotes information sharing and co-ordination within the organization;
• Liaises with the relevant staff and other stakeholders to ensure that the Fiscal Commissioner is adequately prepared for technical meetings; 
• Co-ordinates the Fiscal Commissioner’s activities for Cabinet/Parliament and ensures that he/she is adequately prepared; 
• Contributes to the arrangement of official functions hosted by the Fiscal Commissioner;
• Performs any other related duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Core: 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills 
• High adaptability and knowledge-sharing/learning capacity 
• High innovative thinking and ability to market new approaches 
• Ability to work effectively on own initiative 
• Ability to promote and maintain stakeholder management 
• Ability to forge useful partnerships with people across functions and organizations 
• Proficiency with relevant software and tools, such as Excel, R, Python 
• Undisputed integrity and standing 

Technical: 

• Knowledge of the FAA Act, Regulations 
• Knowledge of the GoJ Budgeting Process; 
• Working knowledge of Contract Management/Project Management and Risk Management;
• Knowledge of economics and development matters; 
• Knowledge of micro and macro-economic theories; 
• Good knowledge of economic research and survey/sampling techniques; 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Economics/Finance/Management Studies/Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications 
• Working knowledge of fiscal policy and the Government’s financing operations would be an asset 
• Five (5) years of professional experience 

OR 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics/Finance/Management Studies or equivalent qualifications
• Working knowledge of fiscal policy and the Government’s financing operations would be an asset 
• Eight (8) years of professional experience 

Special Conditions Associated with the Job

• Pressured working conditions with numerous critical deadlines.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.