About Janaagraha : Janaagraha is a non-profit trust, established in 2001, working towards the mission of transforming quality of life in India's cities and towns. It works with citizens to catalyse active citizenship in city neighbourhoods and with governments to institute reforms to city governance (what we call "City-Systems"). Janaagraha part of the JANA Group - one of India's best-known groups of not-for-profit institutions working towards the mission of fixing India's cities. Swati Ramanathan and Ramesh Ramanathan co-founded Jana Group in 2001 and it presently works across citizen participation and city governance reforms (through Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy), city planning and design (through Jana Urban Space Foundation), banking and financial services for the urban poor (through Jana Small Finance Bank) and affordable housing for the urban poor (through Janaadhar). About the Public Finance Management Team : - The team strongly believes that an improved public financial management and accountability system is critical for India's Urban Local Bodies to improve financial sustainability and accountability, as well as governance, ensure better planning of resources, realistic and participatory planning of expenditures, clear and regular reporting and consequently provision of better urban infrastructure and services. - The team, comprising of passionate and eclectic mix of young professionals, is working with the central government as well as multiple state governments on supporting policy and implementation reforms. Interventions are designed for fiscal decentralization, own revenue augmentation, financial transparency & reporting, as well as digital PFM, specifically in areas of intergovernmental fiscal transfers, online grant management for integrated view of desired outputs and outcomes, framework for just-in-time fund transfers, works management for transforming end-to-end procurement system, and outcome budgeting, to name a few. - We are urgently looking to hire a highly motivated and passionate individual as Senior Manager/ Manager to work closely with Urban Development Departments, Government of Uttar Pradesh (UDD, GoUP), to drive systemic reforms in Municipal Finance and PFM. The incumbent should have prior experience in government advisory and/or public policy advocacy and should display self-starter attitude, having the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders across all scales. The incumbent should also be a creative problem solver and effective communicator, displaying excellent written, oral and presentation skills. - If interested, read the details provided below and reach out to us at work@janaagraha.org What will the Senior Manager/ Manager - Public Finance Management really do? The Manager will be responsible for leading the government engagement with UDD, GoUP for the 15th Finance Commission Urban Local Bodies Grants as well as anchor design and implementation of municipal finance reforms and digital PFM solutions, ranging from design of the intervention, liaising with state and ULB level officials for implementation, documenting the use case framework and learning, managing data analysis and many day-to-day activities at the State Department. A. Manage government engagement with UDD, GoI for the 15th Finance Commission Urban Local Bodies Grants & Other State Government Grants 1. Design interventions for States/ ULBs for undertaking reforms in auditing/ accounting, property tax and other such reforms for accessing 15th FC & other ULB grants 2. Set up a system for monitoring of status of compliances by ULB for accessing these grants 3. Set up a system for monitoring of outputs and outcomes from these grants and monitoring of progress on outputs 4. Liaise with ULBs on completion of compliances for accessing these grants B. Create and deliver strongly on Government Engagement with UDD, GoUP in strengthening overall municipal (and public) finance systems and to usher in robust reforms in Fiscal Decentralization, Own Revenue Enhancement, Municipal Accounting, Public Finance Management 1. Actively support in engagement with UDD, GoUP, State Finance Commissions etc, with an objective of achieving systemic policy reforms in strengthening fiscal decentralization and facilitating overall improvement in financial sustainability and accountability of urban local governments nationally 2. Support in engagement with and persuasion of government functionaries for administering robust reforms in driving large-scale reforms in revenue mobilization, strengthening revenues of local governments, specifically on strengthening the property tax and user charges policies, laws and operations 3. Support in actively working with State Governments and local governments with an objective of achieving Accounting & Audit reforms, and Standardization in Financial Reporting of Urban Local Bodies 4. Develop thought leadership on reforms in Public Finance Management (PFM) cycle for implementation at State/ULBs 5. Explore use of digital technology in planning, budgeting, works management, output/outcome monitoring and develop use cases for implementation 6. Build knowledge products on key PFM issues for public consumption 7. Work on building products for standardization of financial statements, budgets and other such reports 8. Document and publish report on PFM best practices being followed in states and ULBs 9. Develop use cases (models) for implementation at State/ULBs for advanced PFM systems such as, a. Automated grant transfer, just-in -time funding & fiscal transfers b. Budgetary control & treasury management in urban development departments so as to achieve integrated view of outlays, outputs and outcomes at transaction, scheme/mission, function/dept, and ULB levels c. Procurement, works management and tracking KPIs for effective program/ project monitoring and tracking of outcomes/outputs 10. Develop framework for budgeting to improve the credibility of budgets and citizen participation in budgeting in urban local bodies 11. Provide technical support to state & urban local bodies in implementing PFM reforms 12. Proactively document work outputs, meeting actions, communications collaterals and any knowledge products that emerge over the course of the project 13. Lead the team in ensuring smooth running of day-to-day operations, troubleshooting and managing relationships with all stakeholders in the state C. Build thought leadership, undertake analytics, engage with stakeholders to transform the Public Finance ecosystem and narrative 1. Continuously strive to transform municipal finance in India at scale and with speed and agility, through a whole of systems approach 2. Building and nurturing relationships with senior government functionaries as well as urban governance sector experts 3. Manage Government stakeholders as well as internal team of Associates to ensure timely delivery on commitments and client satisfaction 4. Oversee implementation of program work plans and monitor compliance of grant/MoU conditions 5. Support in communicating effectively and regularly with internal and external stakeholders, including Janaagraha senior management, government clients, donors etc. Qualifications and Experience : 1. Chartered Accountant or Master's degree or equivalent in economics, business administration, public administration, public policy or other directly relevant fields; 2. 6+ years of experience (for manager) and 6-10+ years of experience (for senior manager) in government advisory, public finance, business consulting or in a non-profit; 3. Field based experience working with multi-cultural and geographically diverse and spread teams; 4. Prior knowledge of IFMIS, PFMS, Treasury system, Infrastructure Financing or exposure to the public finance sector is desired What does it take to be Senior Manager/Manager - Public Finance (PF) Core Competencies : 1. Effective communication 2. Managing large projects efficiently, where multiple internal and external stakeholders need to work together quickly and seamlessly 3. Creative problem solving 4. Program Management 5. Proactive stakeholder engagement Functional Competencies : 1. Excellent project plan formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills 2. Excellent ability to manage a diverse set of stakeholders, in and outside of government 3. Ability to operate with minimal instructions & supervision 4. Ability to advocate and provide policy advice and interact with high level decision makers 5. Excellent team management skills Remuneration : We offer competitive remuneration packages, commensurate to the experience & industry standards. Location : Lucknow; 2 year contract, extendable based on funding & performance

Lucknow

Janaagraha - Senior Manager/Manager - Public Finance Management 

Janaagraha - Senior Manager/Manager - Public Finance Management  ,Job Description for Janaagraha - Senior Manager/Manager - Public Finance Management  in Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy in  Lucknow UP for (6-12) years of experience. Apply Now!

Job Description for Janaagraha - Senior Manager/Manager - Public Finance Management  in Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy in  Lucknow UP for (6-12) years of experience. Apply Now!