Programme Description

•   The Deutsche Gesellschaft flrr Internationale Zusammenarbelt (GIZ) GmbH has been commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Intemational Cooperation and Development to implement the German contribution of the bilateral Programme for Sustainable Economic Development (PSED) in Ghana.
•   The  three-years programme commences April lst 2016 and aims to enhance the access to innovative and market-oriented microfinance services as well as to employment in micro small and medium-size enterprises (MSME).
•   In the implementation area "Financial Systems Development" the module-objective is to increase usage of financial services by low-income households and MSME.
•   Financial services encompass credit and savings, as well as insurance services.
•   The programme follows a multi-layer approach in five areas of activities: (I) enhancement ofthe regulatory framework. (2) strengthening of supervisory functions, (3) strengthening of consumer protection and financial education, (4) extension of financial product and services portfolio available and (5) enhancement of relevant technical and professional education and training offers. The programme will follow the methodological approach of capacity Development in these five areas
•   Human and institutional capacities will be strengthened within systems, networks, organisations as well as individuals

Responsibilities:

The advisor is responsible for

•   Supporting within the Programme for Sustainable Economic Development (PSED) the programme module "Financial Systems Development" (FSD) by providing technical assistance and advice to the programme partners in Ghana;
•   Managing operationally and financially the area(s) of responsibility "Microfinance Supervision. Research and Development" as well as others that form part of the programme Objectives, team agreements and/or agreements with the superior
•   Assisting project/programme initiatives to provide professional advisory services to and cooperate with a broad range of target groups:
•   Participate in the yearly planning of activities
•   Assuring a gender-sensitive implementation of the programme activities;
•   Assuring the sound implementation of innovation and knowledge management within the areas of responsibility
•   Public relations and media work to contribute to visibility of the Programme and its partners
•   Reporting and update of monitoring system

The professional advisor performs the following tasks:
Tasks:

Advising the partner institution(s)

The advisor

•   Assists and monitors the development and implementation of project/ programme plans and activities in close consultation with counterparts
•   Contributes to preparing and implementing the coordination process joint project/programme activities;
•   Deals with the design. preparation and implementation of workshops; seminars and other events on issues connected with the project/programme's area of activity
•   Develops and organises quality assurance measures and suggests necessary changes, improvements and initiatives

Networking and cooperation

The advisor

•   Supports cooperation, regular contact and dialogue with partners, assists with PR work and cooperates with local communities, relevant organisations, non-governmental agencies and individuals in the project/programme environment and with other projects to improve and maintain good working relationships
•   communicates local interests and efforts, forwards these and encourages sharing ideas and information for the benefit of the project/programme

Knowledge management

The advisor

•   Ensures knowledge transfer to project/programme information
•   Develops ready-to-use strategies and technical concepts, including guidelines manuals and procedures
•   Draws up reports and presentation documents
•   Prepares appropriate input for various project/programme reports including annual reports and contributes to the other reports required by the programme manager and GIZ Head Office
•   Assists with research activities and studies on political issues which benefit joint programmes.

Coordination tasks

The professional, advisory

•   Assists with general project planning and develops project concepts including preparation, organisation and moderation of planning exercises and their implementation, management. monitoring, quality management, evaluation, communication and documentation
•   Coordinates relevant project activities at local level in consultation with the manager and in cooperation with the partners, both as regards implementation, preparing organisational aspects and assuring quality control of services rendered:
•   Compiles the relevant information for joint activities and assignments
•   Handles order management on behalf of GIZ (e.g. offer preparation, impact monitoring, project progress review, reporting)
•   Assisting the programme management In other office management areas to be discussed in the individual case.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Masters/MSc in an area of financial systems development and/or accounting and finance; related to the project/programme objectives, with a focus of) financial regulation. supervision, research, products and services development
•   At least 5 years' professional experience in a comparable position
•   Experience in the areas of financial regulation, supervision, research, products and services development
•   At least 5 years work experience with the Bank of Ghana. Microfinance Associations and/or insurance services providers or other comparable institutions;
•   Experience in marketing, market analysis, product and services development especially on credit and savings
•   Profound expertise in the management of national and international external experts I consulting companies.

Other knowledge, additional competence:

•   Very good working knowledge of ICT technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
•   Fluent written and oral knowledge in English; German is a useful asset
•   Willingness to update skill as required by the tasks to be performed corresponding measures are agreed with management
•   Willingness to travel frequently within and beyond Ghana

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their applications with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and a half to one-page letter addressing the applicant's motivation by email to:-

hr-ghana@giz.de

Closing Date: 01 April, 2016

If you do not hear from us 2 weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.