Cowater International Inc. (Cowater) is a Canadian management consulting firm providing leading-edge, innovative solutions to clients worldwide.  For over 20 years, Cowater has worked in Ghana on a wide range of development projects, and is now seeking experienced municipal governance specialists to provide capacity support to 12 metropolitan and municipal assemblies (MMAs) located throughout the Northern, Upper East/West and Brong Ahafo Regions of Ghana. Project staff will help build the capacity of MMAs to improve their performance in five important public financial management areas.

 

Asset Management and Procurement Expert

•  Should have proven experience in asset management including valuation of assets and creating an asset register;
•  Have successfully handled and managed complex or large scale procurement processes;
•  Worked in a team environment and used an iterative and advisory-based capacity development approach to transferring knowledge.

Key Qualifications and Experience

Cowater is looking for self-motivated, technically qualified professionals that have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy working in a learning environment. The successful candidates will have:

•  Bachelor of Science degree (preferably Masters) in Engineering or Quantity Surveying or a related discipline;
•  5-10 years working experience in asset management including some at the MMA level;
•  Demonstrated capacity building experience including using various training methods; and
•  Excellent English speaking and writing skills.

This position is contingent upon a successful bid, and will require considerable in-country travel.
Kindly submit a relevant CV and short cover letter to:-

jobs@cowater.com 

Closing Date: 9th July, 2012

We thank all of those who apply; however, only those making the shortlist will be contacted.