The Technical Project Manager will be based in Nairobi for a duration of 9–12 months. They will be part of the project team and report to the Expertise France Project Manager. The role entails two main responsibilities: (i) Providing technical expertise (70%) ; (ii) Leading the operational coordination of the project (30%)

(i) Technical Expertise – 70%

The project places strong emphasis on daily support to beneficiaries, making it one of the most critical aspects. The selected expert must have significant experience in PFM, particularly in debt management and/or green public finance.

Their role will be to provide valuable expertise and practical advice to the Kenyan National Treasury to implement reforms related to the modernization and greening of public financial management.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Expertise France is recruiting a Public Financial Management (PFM) Expert for the position of Technical Project Manager, with a strong background in project management and extensive experience in the modernization, reform, and greening of public financial management. The assignment will last 9 to 12 months (subject to funding availability) within the framework of a project supporting the implementation of PFM reforms in Kenya, funded by the French Development Agency (AFD).

The selected candidate will also support communications and other cross-cutting activities related to the project, working closely with a team of local experts, including a National Coordinator based at the Kenyan National Treasury, and with Expertise France headquarters in Paris for operational management and coordination of all activities.

MISSION DESCRIPTION:

The expert will continue to implement the existing work plan, which includes activities with the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) on public debt issues, and with the Climate Finance & Green Economy Unit (CF&GEU) and Budget Department on green finance access and the implementation of green budgeting practices.

The expert may also expand their support depending on needs identified with beneficiary institutions and aligned with the reforms supported under budget support programs implemented by multilateral donors (notably the World Bank, IMF, and European Union) and coordinated by the Public Finance Management Reform Secretariat (PFRMS).

Examples of potential additional topics include: greening public procurement, optimizing public investment management, and transitioning to digital governance—depending on the national context and stakeholder priorities.

The expert will collaborate closely with senior experts from French and Kenyan public institutions as well as from the international private sector. This collaborative approach aims to leverage diverse perspectives and ensure effective knowledge-sharing to achieve project goals.

(ii) Project Coordination – 30%

The expert will be responsible for coordinating the full implementation of the project. As the representative of Expertise France, the Technical Project Manager will take initiative in identifying technical assistance (TA) needs, leveraging their understanding of Kenyan public administration and their expertise in PFM.

With the support of the Local Project Coordinator and the Head Quarter-based Project Manager, the Technical Project Manager will actively participate in or oversee tasks such as:

• Preparing and supporting the implementation of field missions, ensuring well-structured and followed-up agendas.
• Organizing and preparing study visits.
• Ensuring quality control of project deliverables.
• Supervising day-to-day implementation of project activities, including visibility and communication efforts.
• Participating in communication, monitoring, and evaluation activities.

As the central coordination figure, the Technical Project Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring the project's success by effectively managing and supporting various aspects of implementation. They will provide leadership and coordination of the technical assistance to ensure project objectives are achieved within contractual timelines.

They will do so while adhering closely to the terms of reference, the overall project budget, and the agreed workplan with all stakeholders. Supported by local experts, the Technical Project Manager will oversee project monitoring and supervision. They will be responsible for regularly reporting on progress and updating the work plan, in close collaboration with local experts and the Paris-based Project Manager—ensuring smooth communication and alignment among all involved.