DEBT & INVESTMENT DIRECTOR




JOB DUTIES & QUALIFICATIONS

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
Debt Strategy, Risk Management, and Reporting…………………………………….40%

  • Manage the issuance of public debt pursuant to the Debt Management Act under Title 40 of the Palau National Code.
  • Manage institutional and investor relations and serve as the primary point of contact for current and potential creditors.
  • Oversee the update and implementation of the Debt Management Policy to be consistent with the National Government's debt principles.
  • Approve and implement a Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy (MTDS) consistent with the National Government's high-level objective.
  • Approve and implement a risk management framework to monitor, assess, and manage the risk exposures in the public debt portfolio.
  • Manage liability-management operations, including refinancing and prepayment options.
  • Review and approve recommendations of funding proposals and the timing, terms, and conditions of new borrowings.
  • Manage the issuance and operations of government-issued bonds, such as the Palau Retail Savings Bonds Program.
  • Ensure that a wide range of debt reports, including debt bulletin and debt service forecasts, are generated.
  •  Assist in the development and utilization of a project appraisal and approval framework for the assessment of loan financed project and activity proposals.
  • Lead the development of the Debt Sustainability Analysis.

 Investments from On-Lending and National Government Investment Plan…......40%   

  • Manage terms, conditions, and timings of on-lending debt arrangements.
  • Lead the review of policies, frameworks, and procedures relating to government financial assets, including reserve funds, and excess cash management in support of prudent financial management and liquidity needs.
  • Monitor and analyze financial risks, market conditions, liquidity requirements, and other matters affecting government financing and investment activities.
  • Prepare and provide strategic financial analyses, reports, and recommendations relating to financial assets, cash management, and investment-related activities.

Management and Other Duties Required by the Minister of Finance………..20%

  • Report to the Minister of Finance.
  • Oversee office operations and manage staff.
  • Lead necessary coordination with other bureaus and offices for debt management operations.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
 
A master’s degree in economics, finance, public financial management or related field from an accredited university with five (5) years’ work experience in public finance, financial or economic management or related field is required. The incumbent must be experienced in finance and risk analysis and in writing technical papers and must be highly knowledgeable about financial markets and instruments with working knowledge of public finance, debt management legislation and policies. The incumbent must have strong analytical and critical thinking, excellent communication skills, both oral and written, highly proficient in the use of spreadsheets, and the ability to understand and interpret complex financial data and translate it into meaningful analysis that can inform high-level decisions on debt management. All applicants are required to submit a police clearance that is no more than three (3) months old from the date of issuance at the time of application submission.
 
 
 
 


Position : 000102942

Code : 202721-1

Location : MOF - DEBT & INVESTMENT OFFICE

Posting Start : 11/05/2026

Posting End : 11/18/2026

SALARY RANGE: $33,227.00-$36,786.00