Consultancy Services Disaster Reserve Fund Technical Advisor

Disaster Reserve Fund Technical Advisor Position Title: Disaster Reserve Fund (DRF) Technical Advisor Project: Strengthening Program Effectiveness and Advancing Resilience (SPEAR) Project Duty of Station: At least 50% Sint Maarten-based Accountable to: Secretary General of Finance Government Agency: Ministry of Finance Type of Contract: Individual Consultant Duration: Between 18 and 25 months Objectives of the Assignment The SPEAR Project seeks a seasoned professional to serve as Technical Advisor to the Ministry of Finance to advance the design, establishment, and operationalization of the DRF in Sint Maarten through strategic policy engagement and targeted technical support. In addition, the Advisor will be expected to build technical capacity within the Ministry of Finance and relevant partner institutions in the area of disaster risk financing. Key Responsibilities Main responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Lead technical analyses and policy advisory work to operationalize the DRF. Support the drafting of legislation and regulatory documents needed for the appropriate design and effective establishment of the DRF. Draft and review technical and operational documents to operationalize the DRF, including — but not limited to — the governance and operational manual, financial and investment strategy, and risk management policy. Support the Technical Committee for the DRF Cross Governmental Working Group, established to track progress for the establishment of the DRF. Advise the Ministry of Finance on the integration of the DRF within the public financial management system and develop relevant analytical tools and instruments, such as a fiscal risk statement and debt management frameworks. Foster multi-stakeholder engagement among the Ministry of Finance, relevant government ministries, development partners, and the private sector to ensure coherence and alignment with national policies and budget frameworks. Facilitate capacity-building initiatives for