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

Roles and Responsibilities

•   Support the ESP director in managing MiDA’s efforts to integrate environmental and social considerations into project design and implementation. This includes: (a) ensuring that allprojects meet MCC requirements, including the International Finance Corporation’s Environmental & Social Performance Standards; (b) identifying opportunities for enhancing project design and implementation through the application of good international practice.
•   Assist in the development and review of ESP documents including (but not limited to) Environmental and Social Assessments, Resettlement Policy Frameworks (RPF), Resettlement Action Plans (RAPs), Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMS, for projects as well as for MiDA as whole), and ESP reporting.
•   Engage MiDA Project Leads, MCC staff, and government counterparts to effectively integrate environmental and social considerations into project development and implementation.
•   Ensure that resettlement planning and implementation are incorporated into studies, plans, and project implementation in conformity with Ghanaian law and IFC Performance Standard 5.
•   Undertake regular site visits to project sites in support of project development and implementation. Coordinate closely with the MiDA Project Managers and Implementing Entities to ensure proper oversight of implementation of all Compact-funded infrastructure projects.
•   Serve as an interlocutor on environmental and social issues (including resettlement) between:
(a) the project-affected parties and MiDA; (b) MiDA and the MCC ESP; and (c) MiDA and other Ghanaian institutions.
•   Support the Communications and Outreach Director (in collaboration with the Director for
Social and Gender Assessment) in the planning and implementation of public consultation sessions.
•   Assist in the preparation of the progress reports to MCC and Government of Ghana using inputs provided by the relevant project implementers.
•   Perform other tasks and responsibilities related to resettlement as requested by the Environmental & Social Performance Director.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree in natural or social science, environmental planning, environmental engineering, or similar discipline.
•   At least five years’ professional experience in applied management of environmental and social risks. Experience leading efforts to integrate environmental and social considerations into infrastructure design and implementation highly desirable.
•   Working knowledge of (a) Ghana environmental laws and regulations, particularly those relevant to energy, public health and safety, consultation, and land acquisition and resettlement; and (b) good international industry practice, including International Finance Corporation’s Environmental & Social Performance Standards.
•   Experience working on projects funded by international organizations and the energy sector are highly desirable.
•   Demonstrated ability to provide effective oversight and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and institutions including technical experts, government officials, project affected parties, and civil society.
•   Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of tasks with minimal supervision.
•   Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office applications, including MS Project and MS Excel.
•   Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and local languages.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications should be sent by e-mail addressed to jobcode310315@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 Vitae of 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, 13th. April, 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

Closing Date: 13 April, 2015