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 programme in a transparent, timely, effective, efficient, results-oriented and fiscally sound manner.

Job Description

•   Reports to General Counsel
•   Provide support to the General Counsel to ensure that MiDA's activities comply with: (i) the obligations of MiDA contained in the Compact or otherwise delegated to MiDA by the Government of Ghana, (ii) all supplemental agreements entered into under or in furtherance of the Compact, (iii) Ghanaian laws and regulations, and (iv) any other applicable laws, regulations and agreements.
•   Perform all other tasks and responsibilities as requested by the COO or CEO.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advanced degree in economics or regional development, business, Management, Engineering, or other relevant field of study; Project Management Professional certification (PMP) is a plus.
•   At least ten (10) years of professional experience in a related field (Electricity Distribution Company preferably), including project management experience in large and complex projects as well as projects funded by international organisations.
•   Demonstrated history of managing and delivering high quality large projects (at least $20 million in size) on time and within budget, including experience developing, monitoring and updating relevant project management tools (schedules, budgets, scoping documents, risk management plans).
•   Intimate knowledge of, and experience with, rural economic development opportunities and challenges as well as Ghana's electricity sector, preferably including an understanding of grid and off grid energy solutions. Also required is an intimate knowledge of the regulatory and institutional framework that impacts the NFOT Project (including NEDCo). Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural local and international stakeholders and counterparts.
•   Demonstrated experience as a leader and in consensus building; strong capability to multi-task and manage multiple work streams simultaneously. Ability to work closely with specialists in project-level infrastructure/engineering, environmental and social analysis, monitoring and evaluation, procurement, and financial management;
•   Capable of working with minimum supervision but with a good sense of what threshold requires the involvement of senior management. Demonstrated strong supervisory and mentoring skills.
•   Experience in all phases of procurements and contract management.
•   Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office applications, including MS Project and MS Excel.
•   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:- jobcode250315@mida.gov.gh

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 Vitae of 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, 13th. April, 2015.

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

Closing Date: 13 April, 2015