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 COO, responsibilities include:

•   Ensure that Compact projects and activities comply with MCC's Gender Policy and MCC's Gender Integration  Guidelines, and Operational Procedures.
•   In close consultation with relevant MiDA Project Directors and Managers lead the development and implementation of the Social and Gender Integration Plan ((SGIP)) that incorporates relevant social and gender analyses and inputs across Compact projects and activities
•   Review Terms of Reference (TORs) and deliverables for all projects to ensure that social and gender issues are sufficiently integrated and that there is adequate plan, budget, and staff resources for social and gender analytical work and activities.
•   Ensure that social and gender issues are taken into account and integrated across contracts, and among stakeholders for purposes of enhancing the social benefits of the compact and promoting sustainable development.
•   Promote consultations and engagement of women, civil society, the private sector. Community based Organisations (CBO) and other relevant stakeholders in project design and implementation to strengthen social and gender integration in all projects in coordination with Communication and Outreach Director.
•   Oversee the implementation of the institutionalizing gender responsiveness sub-activity under the ECG and NEDCo Financial and Operational Turnaround Projects in dose coordination with Project Manager
•   Liaise with the Access Project Manager and play an active role in having oversight for quality assurance for the social inclusiveness and gender responsiveness of the Access Project design and implementation.
•   Engage MiDA Project Directors and Managers, MCC staff, and government counterparts to effectively integrate social and gender considerations into project implementation,
•   Coordinate with ESP director to ensure the quality of sodal and gender dimensions of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), and Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs). Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs), etc. is in compliance with national laws, policy, international commitments, MCC Environmental Guidelines and Gender Policy.
•   Ensure that relevant language regarding MCC's Anti-Trafficking in Persons (TIP) stance is included in all bidding and contract documents and oversee TIP risks and execute plans as required.
•   Coordinate with the Director of Monitoring and Evaluation and staff to ensure that the projects' Monitoring and Evaluation plans and other monitoring tools include social and gender responsive indicators and that data collection is age-, income and sex- disaggregated,
•   Support the Communications and Outreach Director (working in collaboration with the ESP Director) in the development and implementation of the Compacts consultative process and any outreach materials such as website, brochures, case studies etc.
•   Manage consultants and/or contractors and work with implementing entities to ensure that social and gender issues are fully integrated into projects and activities.
•   Undertake regular field visits and interact with stakeholders and provide inputs to project MiDA and MCC teams.
•   Prepare periodic reports on social and gender integration status of projects.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advanced degree in social sciences or a related discipline (anthropology, sociology, women's studies, public policy, community development, etc.)
•   Ten (10) years' experience in social and gender related issues in an international development context, with demonstrated expertise in social and gender analysis and integration in projects. Demonstrated experience using participatory development approaches and working closely with civil society. NGOs, government, private sector, CBOs and other relevant stakeholders.
•   Demonstrated experience in managing programme budgets and work plans, developing and monitoring gender responsive indicators, and overseeing consultants with diverse deliverables
•   Knowledge of Ghanaian policies, laws and regulations relevant 10 social and gender aspects of energy use and treatment in the context of urban and peri urban development.
•   Familiarity with social and gender issues in infrastructure service delivery in urban areas and understanding of challenges and opportunities in promoting socially inclusive programmes
•   Ability to interact constructively with technical experts, government officials, people affected by Compact projects, and civil society.
•   Strong supervisory and mentoring skills.
•   Excellent 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.
•   Responsible and flexible attitude and capable of managing a variety of tasks with minimal supervision.
•   Advanced computer skills (MS Office. Internet).
•   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:-

jobcode090914@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