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.

Roles and Responsibilities

•   Under the supervision of the Procurement Director, manage and oversee all procurement operations and the performance of the Procurement Agent(s) for the assigned procurement portfolio.
•   Ensure that all procurement transactions for assigned procurement portfolio are implemented in accordance with the MCC Program Procurement Guidelines. Monitor compliance by the Procurement Agent(s) with all the rules and procedures of the MCC Program Procurement
Guidelines.
•   Provide procurement support during project preparation and project implementation (including prior and post reviews of all procurement documents and decisions).
•   Serve as the primary liaison between the MiDA staff and the Procurement Agent on all procurement activities within assigned procurement portfolio, ensuring correct and transparent application of procurement guidelines.
•   In coordination with the Project Directors and Managers, translate program requirements into actionable procurement packages and requisitions.
•   Undertake various assignments in connection with bidders’ submissions and their products, including evaluating of bids, proposals, and qualifications; as well as the preparation of all technical evaluation reports, combined technical and financial reports, minutes of negotiations, draft contracts, and proposed addenda.
•   Assist the Procurement Director in collaborating with the Procurement Agent, Project Directors, Project Managers, the CFO, and General Counsel to develop and apply fraud and corruption awareness and anti-fraud and corruption measures, with emphasis on the procurement and contract execution processes.
•   Facilitate the preparation and submission to the Procurement Agent(s) of necessary procurement documents by the technical staff of MiDA. Review the solicitation documents, Procurement Plans, and all other required documents prepared by the Procurement Agent(s) and recommend any necessary changes or improvements to ensure they comply with the MCC Program Procurement Principles and the MCC Program Procurement Guidelines and
they meet the procurement needs of MiDA.
•   Assist Project Directors and Managers, and Legal Counsel in interpreting and applying various contractual provisions, in particular with respect to claims from contractors for time extensions or extra payments, and in general with respect to the contractors’ conformance and compliance with contractual obligations.
•   In coordination with Project Directors and Managers, assist the Procurement Director in managing the contract amendment/modification process.
•   Consolidate and keep records of all procurement activity; report on the progress of this activity.
•   Assist the Procurement Director in carrying out the functions of the MCA procurement office, acting on behalf of the Procurement Director in her/his absence, and carrying out duties as delegated and assigned by the Procurement Director.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor degree in business administration, public administration, finance, law, engineering, economics, or related field.
•   Five (5) or more years of professional experience developing and administering procurements in systems applying international standards. Experience working with or for international financial institutions or foreign assistance organizations such as The World Bank is ideal.
•   Demonstrated ability to coordinate and collaborate with numerous distinct domestic and international stakeholders and counterparts in overseeing, prioritizing, monitoring, ensuring quality, and reporting on procurement activities.
•   Familiarity and experience with international donor institutions’ procurement guidelines and procedures, particularly those of The World Bank. Additional familiarity and and/or experience with procurement guidelines and procedures of US Government will be an advantage.
•   Experience implementing procurement programs in support of the electrical energy sector will be an advantage.
•   Familiarity with FIDIC forms of contracting for civil and other works will be an advantage.
•   Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
•   Superior organizational and time-management skills.
•   Responsible and flexible attitude and capable of working with minimal supervision.
•   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 jobcode320315@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