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, multimiHion 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 programme in a transparent, timely, effective, efficient, results-oriented and fiscally sound manner.

Job Description

The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) is therefore seeking to engage qualified persons for the following staff position in the MiDA, on a fixed term contract of five years, renewable yearly. Unless otherwise stated, all posts are based in Accra.

Roles and Responsibilities:

•   Provides executive support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), including managing the CEO's appointments, preparing correspondences, completing reports, arranging travel plans, itineraries and agenda and compiling documents for meetings-
•   Researches, prioritises and follows up on incoming Issues and concerns, and compiles data as required.
•   Attends executive and management meetings, prepares agenda for such meetings and prepares and transcribes minutes.  Also follows up on actions required on various Issues.
•   Performs basic administrative and clerical tasks in the office of the CEO
•   Prepares reports and presentations for the CEO.
•   Undertakes special projects as assigned by the CEO.
•   Assists in the maintenance of Office Policies and Procedures as required.
•   Builds and maintains organisational system for records and files in the office of the CEO.
•   Establishes and maintains contact database and relationship management.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor's degree plus four (4) years relevant experience.
•   Familiarity with Engineering content materials and understanding of principles of project management.
•   Experience in the preparation, documentation and management of internal and external correspondences and materials.
•   Proficiency in the use of office software such as Microsoft Office.
•   Excellent written and verbal communication skills and report writing skills.
•   Ability to exercise good Judgement and to work independently.
•   Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

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

jobcode210315@mida.gov.gh

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, March 30, 2015.

Closing Date: 30 March, 2015

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