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

Reporting to CEO, responsibilities include:

•   Manages and oversees all procurement operations and the performance of the Procurement Agent(s). Manages the flow of procurement activity to implement the Compact by MiDA.
•   Ensures that all procurement transactions are implemented in accordance with the MCC Programme Procurement Guidelines. Monitors compliance by the Procurement Agent(s) with all the rules and procedures of the MCC Programme Procurement Guidelines.
•   Works closely with the management and the CEO of MiDA to maintain the integrity and confidentiality of the procurement process.
•   Serves as the primary liaison between the Procurement Agent(s), MCC, and outside entities from a variety of specialised sectors on all procurement activities and facilitates the smooth interplay between and among all elements of the procurement process.
•   Coordinates the functions of the MiDA and the Procurement Agent(s) in implementing the Compact programme, including identifying initial procurement needs and organizing procurement operations. Synchronizes the substance and process elements of procurement activities.
•   In coordination with the Project Directors and Managers translates programme requirements into actionable procurement packages and requisitions
•   Facilitates the preparation and submission to the Procurement Agent(s) of necessary procurement documents by the technical staff of MiDA. Reviews the solicitation documents. Procurement Plans, Procurement Implementation Plans, and all other required documents prepared by the Procurement Agent(s) and recommends any necessary changes or improvements to ensure they comply with the MCC Programme Procurement Principles and the MCC Program Procurement Guidelines and they meet the procurement needs of MiDA.
•   In consultation with the CEO. COO, Project Directors and Managers, establish and communicate procurement priorities to Procurement Agent(s).
•   Regularly reviews MiDA's Procurement Operations Manual(s) prepared by the Procurement Agent(s) and recommends any necessary changes or improvements to ensure it responds to the operational reality of MiDA.
•   Ensures that the Procurement Agent(s) act consistently with the approved Procurement Operations Manual.
•   Actively monitors and manages the progress of procurements against the applicable Procurement Implementation Plan. Coordinates with MiDA management and project staff to ensure responsibilities of all involved actors in the execution of a procurement are understood and acknowledged, and that the time frame and responsible parties for requisite events in the procurement process and the impacts of missed deadlines or unacceptable inputs on the overall procurement timelme are understood by all affected stakeholders and management.
•   Leads, guides, and manages the members of the MiDA procurement team. Manages and reviews the work of the MiDA procurement team to ensure quality of outputs, and provides day-to-day supervision of MiDA procurement unit staff.
•   Approves procurement decisions in accordance with Attachment 1 to the MCC Programme procurement Guidelines.
•   Plans, organises, and conducts maerket/industry outreach activities and analysis market conditions in order to inform the packaging of project! objectives into procurable requirements, promote competition, and optimize the likelihood of success of the resulting procurement activity.
•   Assists Project Directors and Managers,  and legal Counsel in interpreting and applying various contractual provisisions, 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 Project Managers   oversees the management of the contract amendment/modification process.
•   Collaborates with the Procurement Officers. Procurement Agent(s), Project Directors, Project Managers, the CFO. and counsel to develop and apply fraud and corruption awareness and anti-fraud and corruption measures, with emphasis on the procurement and contract execution processes.
•   Reviews reports submitted by the Procurement Agent(s).
•   Consolidates and keeps records of all procurement activity; reports on the progress of this activity.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, finance law, engineering, economics, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
•   Ten (10)   years of professional experience developing and managing procurements in systems applying international standards, five (5) of which is in a lead management role.
•   Experience working with or for international financial institutions or foreign assistance organisations such as The World Bank is ideal.
•   Proven management skills and managerial experience in activities related to public or donor-funded procurement.
•   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 in implementing procurement programmes in support of the electrical energy sector will be an advantage.
•   Familiarity with FIDIC forms of contracting for civil works will be an advantage.
•   Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Project).
•   Superior organisational and time-management skills.
•   Strong supervisory and mentoring skills.
•   Strong people 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.
•   Must demonstrate the capability to work with a minimum of supervision, act decisively, and make independent assessments and decisions.
•   Must demonstrate history of delivering high quality projects on time and within budget.
•   Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English 11,

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

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

jobcode100914@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