External Debt Management Unit

• Lead external loan processes, assess loan terms, ensure 35% concessionality, and prepare credit risk assessments for Cabinet.
• Handle legal documents for loans and ensure all effectiveness conditions are met.
• Develop and monitor debt management strategies under the PFM Act, considering economic and market factors.
• Review and update debt-related policies (e.g. on-lending, guarantees).
• Collaborate with EPPD on annual debt sustainability analysis (for Fiscal Strategy).
• Monitor and manage external debt portfolio and risks, ensuring regular reporting.
• Draft debt policy papers for Executive Management.
• Conduct annual review of debt strategy for the MOF Annual Report to Parliament.
• Coordinate system performance audits every 3–5 years with the Samoa Audit Office.
• Manage relationship with Commonwealth Secretariat (Meridian system provider).
• Update the debt system (Meridian) quarterly for reporting and analysis.
• Prepare debt-related schedules for the Public Accounts annually (Schedules 3.1, 6, 10, 13).
• Contribute to broader Ministry policies (e.g. Fiscal Strategy, budget).
• Develop Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan for the unit.
• Organize awareness programs and training for staff and agencies.