The Program
The Philippines-Australia Public Financial Management for Infrastructure Program (PFM-I) is managed by Coffey on behalf of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The PFM-I works with Philippines Government agencies to help put in place the building blocks required to deliver the Government’s ambitious infrastructure development agenda. The strategic objectives are to:
1. Support Department of Management (DBM) implement its budget reforms program;
2. Support Department of Transport (DOTr) to improve infrastructure delivery by addressing major operational bottlenecks in the project cycle, and improving strategic alignment between policies, structure, processes and systems; and
3. Strengthen interaction between oversight agencies and the infrastructure service delivery agencies.
The Position
The Philippines-Australia Public Financial Management for Infrastructure Program may, from time to time, require access to advisory and other support services in a range of areas, as outlined below.
The intention of the EOI is that successfully assessed experts enter into Standing Offer Contracts with the intent to provide input if and as required under the PFM-I activity plan.
The STOAS EOI now welcomes applications for consideration throughout 2017 for planned activities through until June 2018.
Information Systems Specialist
The Information System Specialist will provide advice with respect to enterprise resource management systems, systems integration, transport analytics and big data.
Selection Criteria:
Note: It is not necessary for individual applicants to have experience in all areas below
• Experience providing advice on and supporting implementation of information systems development strategy within National Government Agencies.
• Experience with the design, implementation or operation of an enterprise resource system (ideally Oracle).
• Good knowledge of current Department of Information and Communications Technology policies and initiatives as they impact systems development in agencies.
• Understanding of the functions of a “Chief Information Office” and experience with strengthening the role of IT as a strategic function, including with respect to establishing appropriate processes and staffing.
• Experience with analytics tools relevant to monitoring transport network performance.
The Person
PFM-I is seeking Philippine National experts for consideration for the position of Information Systems Specialist. Experts will have demonstrated experience in their chosen field, preferably in the Philippine context. Previous experience working in Philippine Government agencies is desirable with a collaborative and constructive approach to problem solving and providing relevant solutions. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written is essential.
HOW TO APPLY:
This EOI is open until 5pm Manila time on Tuesday, 12 September 2017.
Please note that Coffey will only contact those applicants successful in progressing to the next stage of the selection process.
For further enquiries please contact internationaldevelopment@coffey.com and reference PFM-I EOI STOAS in the subject heading.