Technical Focus

To evaluate the institution’s existing financial management practices against GCF fiduciary criteria, identify gaps or weaknesses, provide recommendations aimed at enhancing internal controls, develop comprehensive financial risk management tools, policies and guidelines in compliance with the GCF accreditation requirements and strengthening financial management, internal controls, and audit systems within the institution.

Tasks and responsibilities

The incumbent will perform the following duties:
•    Conduct situational analysis and literature review of climate change effect on Eswatini socio economic activity and adaptation and mitigation needs
•    Conduct institutional capacity gaps in mainstreaming climate change mitigation and adaption
•    Profile Eswatini current climate-related policies, strategies, plans, reports and action plans conducting gap analysis in mainstreaming climate action in support to international consultant
•    Based on good practices report from international consultant develop guidelines for adoption of good practices by national institutions in ongoing projects and programmes
•    Support the international expert to prepare an engagement plan with concerned agencies and stakeholders
•    Support consultations with the Government leadership for identification of national priorities for addressing CC;
•    Participate in discussions with the international expert to define strategic vision, objectives and targets of the Eswatini Government Climate Change Roadmap

Support international consultant in coming up with recommendations on Eswatini position, direction and strategic interventions on key climate change issues from 2024-2035 Support the international expert in receiving feedback on the draft strategy from stakeholders

•    Work closely with the Accreditation Specialist to review EEA financial related policies with regard to mainstreaming the internal financial assessment process, identify gaps, document opportunities in relation to national regulations and GCF fiduciary requirements to generate a situational analysis
•    Review risk management strategies related to fraud prevention and detection, current financial risk management tools including risk assessment, identification, mitigation and management strategies, reporting and monitoring, governance and oversight policies procedures
•    Determine financial monitoring needs by reference to EEA and Environmental Fund grant mechanisms
•    Identify and assess the risks around the grant mechanism
•    Evaluate the adequacy, effectiveness and sustainability of controls (both financial and non-financial) around the grant making processes
•    Recommend the proper control systems to EEA management for adoption and use for disbursement of grants
•    Evaluate risk management systems and advise on enhancements to align with GCF requirements.
•    Develop/Strengthen financial risk management policies to manage incidents of malpractice (corruption and fraud) by internal and to external parties
•    Review the appropriateness of management actions and recommend operational financial guidelines and user manual on financial risk management tools
•    Facilitate mainstreaming of conflict-of-interest declaration across all procurement categories
•    Ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) policies, including periodic assessments and reporting.
•    Conduct staff training and capacity building on comprehensive financial risk controls to mitigate financial risks
•    Develop guidelines on partnership protocols for managing financial risk.
•    Conduct regular internal assessments for EEA to assess compliance with financial policies, procedures, and GCF fiduciary standards.
•    Review and monitor internal control mechanisms to identify weaknesses and recommend corrective actions.
•    Prepare detailed financial assessment reports and provide actionable recommendations for management.
•    Support the Executive Management to mainstream terms of reference of EEA audit committee functions in compliance with GCF accreditation requirements
•    Collaborate with external auditors of EEA to ensure the institution’s financial audits align with GCF accreditation standards.
•    Develop training sessions for staff to improve awareness and implementation of fiduciary policies and controls.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements   

•    Advanced University degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
•    Five (5) years of experience in auditing, financial management or related field
•    Working knowledge (proficient – level C) of English
•    National of Eswatini

FAO Core Competencies

•    Results Focus
•    Teamwork
•    Communication
•    Building Effective Relationships
•    Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills 

•    Knowledge of international financial reporting standards (IFRS) and risk management frameworks
•    Familiarity with GCF fiduciary standards or climate finance mechanisms is an added advantage
•    Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, or CIA