The Government of Ghana was declared eligible for a poverty reduction grant from the Millennium Challenge Corporation ("MCC"), a United States Government Agency. In connection therewith, the Government submitted Concept Papers to MCC, and after a successful outcome of due diligence, and the availability of funds, has resulted in a Compact between the Government and MCC pursuant to which MCC would provide a five-year, multimillion dollar poverty reduction grant to the Government of Ghana (a "Compact"). The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) will  be responsible for the management of the implementation of the Compact. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Compact, related agreements, and the availability of funds, the Government intends to use a portion of the funds provided through the Compact to procure professional personnel in MiDA to assist the Government with the management and implementation of the Compact program in a transparent, timely effective, efficient, results-oriented and fiscally sound manner,

Job Summary

•   Advanced degree or its equivalent in economics, business administration. Engineering, finance, law or public administration
•   Fifteen (15)years' experience, seven (7) of which is in a management position in the delivery of an essential public service - electricity, telecom. water (in particular with a public/private distribution company or utility).
•   Extensive knowledge of and relationships with key companies, organisations and stakeholders in the electricity, telecom or water sector in Ghana, including regulators.
•   Demonstrated experience and proven management skills in managing a large company or program (budget/average annual turnover of at least US$ 10 million per year) and permanent staff of at least ten (10) personnel.
•   Experience managing contract/contractor performance, including development of terms of reference, evaluation of proposals, and periodic assessment of deliverable/contractor quality.
•   Familiarity with Ghanaian government public financial management and donor project management systems or similar systems.
•   Excellent and demonstrable leadership ability and interpersonal skills.
•   Capable of building and maintaining productive relationships with various distribution sub-sector stakeholders from the Ghanaian government (both national and local), civil society, NGOs, private sector, and international donors.
•   Demonstrated experience managing portfolios of multiple projects or initiatives, including human and financial resource allocation/reallocation, periodic review and evaluation of project and personnel performance, and providing direction to reporting staff on corrective actions/strategy changes required to improve implementation.
•   Strong supervisory and mentoring skills,
•   Outstanding organisational and interpersonal skills evidenced by demonstrated capability of building and maintaining productive relationships and working collaboratively with a range of actors and stakeholders, including government officials, private sector partners, international donors, contractors, and counterparts.
•   Must demonstrate from previous work experience the ability to collaborate effectively with peers as well as work across departments or divisions.
•   Advanced computer skills in email, word processing, spreadsheets, the Internet, and familiarity with Management Information Systems (MIS) and project management systems and tools (Primavera, MS Project, etc),
•   Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Must hold a degree in law with advanced degree.
•   Ten (10) or more years of relevant experience working at a law firm or as legal counsel preferably with some experience serving as in-house counsel and some experience working in a law firm or as legal counsel in Ghana.
•   Knowledge of international contract law. corporate law, construction law, procurement , and in particular, experience representing the Government, especially in transactions or situations involving foreign investors/foreign governments or those with experience representing foreign investors in transactions or situations involving the Government.
•   Experience in advising entities in negotiating, executing, and implementing international agreements with governmental entities located in foreign countries. Experience in US funded projects is a plus.
•   Experience with a diverse range of legal issues. such as international commercial transactions, project finance, donor funded projects, construction projects and general corporate law.
•   Proven ability to liaise with other Government entities to ensure smooth implementation of MiDA activities.
•   Proven ability to work in a national and international context.
•   Demonstrated professionalism, good judgment, and flexibility to work, as may be necessary, outside normal work hours to meet needs of the position.
•   Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and institutions.
•   Strong computer skills (MS Office, internet).
•   Must demonstrate from previous work experience the ability to collaborate effectively with peers as well as work across departments or divisions.
•   Must demonstrate history of delivering high quality projects on time and within budget.
•   Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications should be sent by e-mail addressed to:-

jobcode050914@mida.gov.gh

Closing Date: 13 October, 2014

Citizens from any country will be considered, however, preference will be given to applicants with extensive working experience, knowledge of and/or living in Ghana. Knowledge of the Ghanaian economy, financial systems, development plans, priorities, interventions and programmes is highly valued. To receive consideration, applicants must include
i. their curriculum Vitaeof not more than (four) 4 pages stating their qualifications and experience, providing three professional references, contact phone number(s) and e-mail address(es) by which they can easily be reached,
ii.   a cover note (one page maximum) explaining what the applicant envisions as the challenges of the position applied for and how their experience and education would allow them to meet those challenges.

For further details on the roles and duties of the post, especially with regard to the principal accountabilities, applicants are advised to look at the MiDA website at www.mida.gov.gh/compact2
Applications must be sent by e-mail addressed to the job code shown against each post and must be received by MiDA no later than midnight on Monday, 13 October, 2014.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Telephone and fax enquiries on submitted applications will not be entertained. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend a number of screening interviews