Role Summary

• The role holder will provide the necessary guidance, technical support and quality assurance to both internal actors and investors for the development of high quality projects in the organisation. The role holder will also be responsible for the organisation's Projects Appraisals and development pipeline and for conducting the initial assessment to ensure applications are well completed, and all required documentation is availed

Key Accountabilities

• Lead the review and appraisal of projects at concepts, Pre feasibility and full feasibility study stages of new projects at the organisation
• Assist investors on the project development processes and ensure that the required information and documentation is prepared in accordance with the set guidelines
• Support delivery of business strategies through projects by engaging with strategy and portfolio management teams
• Coordinate with relevant departments to evaluate serious investment proposals prior to licensing and obtain any additional requirements before project is appraised
• Respond to investor and management enquiries about project appraisals and advice potential investors on organisation's policies, procedures and guidelines for licensing and prepare initial approval recommendations
• Generate practice notes on emerging issues in the practice of project appraisals and development for development of policy and strategy at the organisation
• Provide reports and analysis on pending development applications from investors highlighting any emerging issues for management’s attention
• Liaise with all relevant agencies and internal departments on issues of investor applications, including but not limited to site inspections, due diligence and research support
• Monitor the progress of investor applications and licences within the organisation’s approval and issuing systems and continue liaison with the investor until the relevant decisions have been conveyed
• Ensure expeditious facilitation of the implementation of new investments
• Advise and propose strategies to enhance the effective appraisal and development of projects in the organisation

Skills & Competency Requirements

• Demonstrated technical knowledge and practical experience in project development, screening, appraisal review
• Proven experience in project appraisal and preparation for development projects
• Experience in providing technical assistance and capacity building in project development and appraisal
• Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills, as well as proven ability to communicate orally and in writing effectively and credibly
• Direct experience of project selection, appraisal, assessment, monitoring and evaluation methodologies

Qualification Required & Experience

• Minimum of a Master's degree in Project Planning and Design, Project Appraisal, Project Management, Economics, Development Finance or related field

Experience

• A minimum of nine (9) years working experience in appraisal, evaluation and management of projects; preferably in oil and gas industry with at least three (3) years experience at a supervisory level
• Experience in portfolio analysis and investments

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Kindly send your application with a detailed CV with the subject line “Manager, Project Appraisal Development” to:

hr@kpmg.com.gh

Closing Date: 18 November, 2022

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted