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

The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) is  seeking to engage qualified persons for the Chief Operating Officer (COO) position in the MiDA, on a fixed term contract of five years, renewable yearly.

Reporting to the CEO, the responsibilities include:

•   Responsible for day-to-day management and implementation of the Compact Program and the operation of MiDA.
•   Provide operational and strategic advice and support to the CEO.
•   Lead the Project Directors having direct program implementation responsibility during the implementation phase in attaining the compact objectives
•   Coordinate, manage, and oversee the preparation of periodic administrative, compliance, and implementation reports to be submitted to the Board of Directors and to MCC
•   Formulate implementation plans, including the preparation of budgets, disbursement request packages, work plans, procurement plans, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plans, to be submitted to the Board of Directors and to MCC.
•   Provide leadership, coordination, and day-to-day management for operations and program implementation, including environmental and social protection, gender integration, public outreach and communications.
•   Ensure that the operations of MiDA are in full compliance with local regulations and with MCC requirements and standards.
•   Serve as the primary liaison between Compact operations and procurement, financial management, legal affairs, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E).
•   Ensure continuous improvement of operational efficiency in Compact implementation.  Use appropriate information produced by the MiDA staff to provide recommendations, mid-course corrections, and lessons learned to MiDA and MCC.
•   Supervise various division directors to ensure effective program management, exchange of relevant information, identification and management of risks, and compliance with MCC requirements and standards.
•   Manage the work of MiDA employees using standard results-oriented evaluation methods and performance-based awards and make recommendations to the CEO on staff retention and related issues.
•   Provide feedback and input to the CEO to communicate with the relevant government and other agencies to ensure dissemination of critical information, commitments of resources, and the timely completion of tasks related to implementation of,the Compact program.
•   Act as officer-in-charge in the absence of the CEO.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Must hold an advanced degree or its equivalent in Engineering (highly desired), economics, business administration, or public administration.
•   Fifteen (15) or more years of relevant operational experience, ten (10) of which is in a senior management position in a reputable private organisation (preferably in the energy sector (electricity utilities) and/or government agency handling fast-paced, complex and multi-disciplinary business processes, including electrical engineering or technical activities.
•   Demonstrated experience and proven management skills in managing a department or unit with at least fifteen (15) personnel.
•   Familiarity with Ghanaian government financial management and/or donor project management system is a plus
•   Capability of building and maintaining productive relationships with a range of actors,including national and local government officials, civil society organisations, and international donors.
•   Experience in implementing programs and projects involving development-partner assistance and knowledge of international competitive bidding rules.
•   Experience in results-focused project management.
•   Familiarity with MCC policies and procedures will be an advantage.
•   Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, the Internet, and familiarity with project management and Management Information Systems.
•   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:-

jobcode020914@mida.gov.gh and must be received by MiDA

Closing Date: 06 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.