Timor-Leste Accelerates Public Financial Management Reform
Timor-Leste Accelerates Public Financial Management Reform
FreeBalance supports Government commitment to build capacity, increase self-sufficiency, improve transparency, and ensure accountability
Ottawa, Canada (February 18, 2010) – FreeBalance, a For Profit Social Enterprise (FOPSE) software company that helps governments around the world to leverage robust Government Resource Planning (GRP) technology to accelerate country growth, today announced an enhanced strategic partnership with the Government of Timor-Leste. The Government of Timor-Leste is committed to fast tracking technologies to modernize Public Financial Management (PFM). The Government will leverage web-based technology from FreeBalance designed specifically to support the full government budget cycle.
Consultations and meetings were conducted last week between FreeBalance and the President of Timor-Leste, His Excellency Jose Ramos Horta, the Prime Minister, His Excellency Xanana Gusmão, The Minister of Finance, Her Excellency Emilia Pires, the Council of Ministers, National Parliament, Commission C, and representatives from line ministries, civil society, the private sector, and development partners.
Based on these consultations, FreeBalance will sequence products and services using a platform approach that builds over time, considered a good practice for public financial management reform. These platforms form part of the shared vision of FreeBalance and the Government of Timor-Leste of:
- Building technical capacity and long-term sustainability
- Improving budget execution to optimize revenue and procurement processes
- Increasing transparency through decision-making tools and publication of data
- Delivering performance management tools to develop a performance culture and improve government effectiveness
The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, His Excellency Xanana Gusmão said “On behalf of the Government we wish to extend our appreciation to the delegation from FreeBalance led by CEO and President Mr. Manuel Pietra. FreeBalance has demonstrated their capacity and commitment to ensuring Timor-Leste will have one of the most progressive Public Financial Management Systems in the world, catered for the specific needs of our young nation and in line with global best practices. The new measures for transparency and accountability will be a milestone in our short history of self governance and we look forward to continuing our work with FreeBalance which is integral to state building.”
The FreeBalance solution for the Government of Timor-Leste follows the FreeBalance ISO 9001:2000 certified customer-centric model for product development and implementation. This model enables the Government of Timor-Leste to work closely with FreeBalance to set product development priorities to ensure objectives are met. The migration to the latest technology will enable the Government of Timor-Leste to benefit from advances in workflow, usability, and ease of deployment. FreeBalance has placed an advisor in the Ministry of Finance to supervise project implementation to ensure a smooth rollout. FreeBalance will continue to maintain a local presence with additional support and advisory services in the country. Local support and a mentorship program that links civil servants with public financial management experts is integral to the FreeBalance methodology to ensure sustainable public financial management reform.
“FreeBalance is committed to supporting the Government of Timor-Leste as it continues to find new and innovative ways to accelerate public financial management in support of government priorities,” saidManuel Pietra, President & CEO of FreeBalance. “The Government of Timor-Leste has a unique opportunity to become one of the world’s most open, transparent, and accountable governments. This will demonstrate worldwide leadership in public financial management and will provide new levels of citizen engagement and government effectiveness.”
FreeBalance customers span the globe and the user community includes public financial management professionals in 18 countries. FreeBalance operates in 15 customer time zones. FreeBalance has more than 60,000 users around the world. FreeBalance software manages a global civil service workforce of 1,500,000, and also manages a quarter trillion ($US) annual budgets worldwide.
About the Democratic Republic of Timor-LesteInternationally recognized as an independent state in 2002, Timor-Leste is located in south western Asia. The former Portuguese colony has witnessed rapid development growth in recent years. Tetum and Portuguese are official languages.
About FreeBalance
Founded in 1984, FreeBalance is a For Profit Social Enterprise (FOPSE) software company that helps governments around the world to leverage robust Government Resource Planning (GRP) technology to accelerate country growth. FreeBalance software solutions for public financial and human resource management support reform and modernization to improve governance, transparency and accountability. Good governance is required to improve development results.
Founded in 1984, FreeBalance is a For Profit Social Enterprise (FOPSE) software company that helps governments around the world to leverage robust Government Resource Planning (GRP) technology to accelerate country growth. FreeBalance software solutions for public financial and human resource management support reform and modernization to improve governance, transparency and accountability. Good governance is required to improve development results.
FreeBalance is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, with sales and support offices in Washington, DC (United States), Lima (Peru), Lisbon (Portugal), London (Great Britain), Pristina (Kosovo) and St. John (Antigua and Barbuda). FreeBalance solutions have been implemented in countries across the globe, including Canada, United States, Sierra Leone, Guyana, Pakistan, Mongolia, Afghanistan, Antigua & Barbuda, Timor-Leste, Republic of Kosovo, Palestine, Panama, and Uganda.
Child Protection Specialist
ResponderEliminarOrganization: UNICEF
Country: Timor-Leste
Apply by: 13 August 2010
Reference No: E-VN-2010-001648
Child Protection Specialist, P-3, Dili Purpose of the Position Under the direct guidance and supervision of the Deputy Representative, P-4, and in close collaboration with relevant section programme heads, you will be responsible for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Child Protection Programme within the country programme
Source: devex.com
Organization Development Advisor
ResponderEliminarOrganization: Progressio
Country: Baucau, Timor-Leste,
Contract Length: Long-term consulting assignment, 2+1 years
Apply by: 16 August 2010
District Development Network based in Baucau, Timor-Leste
Two-year placement, with possibility to extend for another year
Consultant: Timor-Leste
ResponderEliminarDevelopment of a Training Package on Basic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
UNDP - United Nations Development Program
Apply By: 08 September 2010
Location : Dili, Timor Leste
Public Information Center (PIC) Assistant, World Bank
ResponderEliminarApply By: 30 September 2010
Timor-Leste | Entry-level
Organization(s): World Bank
Country/Region: Timor-Leste
Apply by: 30 September 2010
IFC with tender for legal advisor for Timor airport
ResponderEliminarRural Infrastructure Specialist
ResponderEliminarPosted:Mar 22, 2013
Location:Timor-Leste
Languages:English
Deadline:Mar 25, 2013
Organization:ECO
Sectors:Rural Development, Roads & Bridges, Water & Sanitation
Work experience: From 10 years to more than 20 years
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Description
Expert 2: Rural Infrastructure Specialist
- A post graduate degree in an appropriate related to rural Infrastructure, preferably with road engineering
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
-At least 10 years of proven overseas experience in an area related to rural infrastructure development
- at least 5 years experience with the design and consntruction of small and medium irrigation systems
- at least 5 years in planning, design, construction and rehabilitation of district and rural roads
- experience of road networks ans structures in island states would be an asset
- experience of labour intensive methods of road construction and maintenance
- experience with EDF procedures for works contract management and procurement
- previous experience with the evaluation of EU funded programmes would be an asset
- Knowledge or experience in the region in an asset
If interested please ask us for the project ToRS
In your application please specify that you found out about this opportunity on DevelopmentAid.org.
Veuillez indiquer dans votre candidature que vous avez consulté cette offre sur le site web DevelopmentAid.org.
To apply
Applications and updated CV should be submitted to fmaeco3.be, tdaeco3.be
IFC backs Timorese PPPs
ResponderEliminar28 March 2013
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) will help the government of Timor-Leste to implement two PPPs.
http://www1.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/region__ext_content/regions/east+asia+and+the+pacific/countries/ifc+in+timor-leste
ResponderEliminarIFC in Timor-Leste
ResponderEliminarFollowing independence in 2002, Asia’s youngest nation offers attractive long-term business opportunities despite the economic challenges it faces.
IFC has been active in Timor-Leste since 2004, supporting the country’s economic development by working with the private sector and the government on projects that help create jobs and improve livelihoods.
Our advice focuses on creating a business environment where the private sector can flourish for the benefit of the people. We help to make financing available to small business owners and people in rural areas, and through investments, we support basic infrastructure to connect people to bigger markets and much-needed services.
Improving the Investment Climate
IFC advises the government on developing laws and regulations that allow entrepreneurs to thrive and create jobs. We help simplify business registration and licensing processes, saving businesses time and money. We are also help streamline the process of importing vital goods, such as food and automobiles, to this island nation where manufacturing is limited.
We bring together the public and private sectors to address policies affecting businesses. Our work in establishing Timor-Leste’s first united chamber of commerce provided organizational skills and business leadership to local entrepreneurs and created a credible private sector counterpart to the government.
Increasing Access to Finance and Expanding Infrastructure
Close to 300,000 people – a third of Timor-Leste’s population – do not have access to banking services, making it difficult for entrepreneurs to save and borrow money. IFC is partnering with microfinance organizations to help increase funding and services to micro and small business owners and rural residents.
Investing in infrastructure and advising the government on private sector participation in complex projects are top priorities for IFC in Timor-Leste. We are helping the government set up a legislative framework to enable public-private partnership transactions, encouraging the private sector to invest in and deliver basic infrastructure. These initiatives aim to address the needs of close to 1.2 million people who currently lack sufficient access to transport, telecommunications, electricity, ports, water, sanitation and other services.