Request for Proposal (RFP) – Macro-Fiscal and Public Financial Management Consultant (Based in Any Sub-Saharan African Country)

• Conduct macro-fiscal and public financing analysis in seven African countries to support government-led Graduation programs.
• Pilot the assessment in Rwanda, produce an initial analysis, and refine the approach with the Rwanda team and UPGI leadership.
• Apply the refined approach to six additional countries, creating concise and actionable briefs for country teams.
• Advise country teams on government budget and financing processes, including engagement with Ministries of Finance.
• Identify opportunities for engagement with multilateral funders such as the World Bank and African Development Bank.
• Design long-term UPGI capabilities for influencing public financing and measuring public investment in Graduation.
• Undertake one research trip each to Rwanda, Ethiopia, South Africa, and Tanzania to inform analysis and engage stakeholders.

• Deep knowledge of macro-fiscal dynamics and public finance in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Experience with African Development Bank and World Bank senior management, planning cycles, and country engagement.
• Experience working in advisory roles alongside country-level programme teams.
• Understanding of social protection and economic inclusion programming in Africa (Graduation specialist status not required).
• Ability to produce clear, actionable written assessments for leadership teams.
• Preferably 15 years or more of experience in macroeconomics and public financial management.

Applicants must submit a technical proposal and a financial proposal through the employer's official contact. Further information can be requested by email until 26 October 2026. The consultancy runs until 31 August 2027. The closing date for applications is 31 August 2027.