Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada (DFATD) (Formerly Canadian International Development Agency – CIDA) seeks to engage the services of a Project Manager for the Canada Programme Support Unit (PSU), which provides professional, technical, strategic and advisory support to the Canadian development cooperation programme in , Ghana.

The bidder can be an individual, or a firm presenting the consultancy of one (1) individual to perform the services.

Status: Full Time (up to 20 days/month)

Duration: Eighteen (18) Months

Duty station: Accra

Scope of work
The PSU Project Manager will be required to manage the PSU in Ghana and to provide support during the transition to the Field Support Services Unit (FSSU) model. The PSU Project Manager will ensure the provision of professional, financial, procurement, technical and administrative advice required for management and ongoing monitoring of the Canadian development cooperation programme and projects in Ghana. A detailed copy of the scope of work is outlined in the Request for Proposals (RFP).

Qualification Required & Experience

•   The individual must be a Ghanaian citizen and must be legally and operationally permitted to work in Ghana. Any non-Ghanaian citizen will be required to provide a valid residence and work permit.
•   The individual must possess a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university in a relevant discipline (such as Project Management, Finance, Business Administration, Development Studies, Economics, and International Affairs).
•   The individual must have a minimum of thirty-six (36) months experience in a “management role” within the last ten (10) years.

”Management role” means a position where the individual is responsible for overall management and coordination of the resources and activities of an organisation, work unit or project, including managing human and financial resources.

Other Technical Requirements
Individuals will also be assessed on other technical requirements, such as experience working with bilateral or multilateral donor agencies, as well as experience in the management of a similar organisation, work unit or project

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified individuals are requested to pick up a detailed copy of the RFP document from the main reception of the Canadian High Commission, 42 Independence Avenue, Accra. Bidders including those residing outside Accra can request for the RFP document by sending an E-mail request to:-

accra-da@international.gc.ca

Closing Date: 21 October, 2013

We thank everyone for their interest, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.