Project Description

The overall goal of the upcoming Fiscal Accountability Strengthening activity in Ghana is to strengthen the capacity of oversight institutions and both the integrity system and the public financial management mechanisms that can contribute to resolving the broader accountability challenges to support improvement in the delivery of services.

The Activity is also intended to strengthen district assembly and civil society oversight of district financial operations and responsiveness, as well as geo-spatial planning systems for revenue generation in 10 districts in Northern Ghana.

Position Description

• The Chief of Party (COP) will be responsible for technical leadership, administrative oversight, and overall coordination of the project. Moreover, The COP will serve as the principal institutional liaison with USAID and key stakeholders. Also, The COP will manage project staff and ensure that the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements, as well as ensure the quality, timeliness, and efficiency of all products and activities generated under the activity.
• The COP should have demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholders and manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines and budget. They will ensure the project complies with award terms and conditions, USAID policies and regulations, and that systems are in place to mitigate risk of fraud, waste and abuse. The COP will take a leadership role in coordination with USAID and key stakeholders.

Qualification Required & Experience

The candidate for the position of Chief of Party shall have at a minimum the following qualifications:

Education

• A Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Economics, Public Financial Management Development Studies, Public Administration or a related field from an accredited university.

Skills And Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in public financial management, implementing internationally funded development programs, or other relevant technical area;
• At least eight years of experience working on USAID-funded projects and strong knowledge of USAID rules and regulations;
• At least seven years in a senior management or leadership position;
• At least five years of experience in the governance sectors in Sub-Saharan Africa, preferably in Ghana;
• Experience leading policy dialogue, strategic planning and implementation efforts:
• Strong management skills, leadership qualities, interpersonal skills, cross-cultural skills, and written and oral presentation skills:
• Demonstrated ability to organise programme work teams, to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and to liaise as needed with USAID and other stakeholders to ensure the smooth implementation of the project;
• Demonstrated experience in management and oversight of programmes that are of a similar scope, size and complexity to this activity.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of capacity development and professional development is preferred; and
• Prior work experience in Sub-Saharan Africa preferred.

Language: Fluency in English is required.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please send you CV and covering letter to:

KMapfumo@crownagents.co.uk

Closing Date: 07 September, 2022

Ghanaian nationals are encouraged to apply.