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

1) Reports to Distribution Project Director
2) Coordinate with the MiDA team, relevant Implementing Entities, and other cooperating partners, to execute the activities under the Programme Implementation Agreement.

•   Effectively manage relationships between MiDA, ECG, the Ministry of Power and any other cooperating partners involved in implementing the EFOT Project.
•   In close collaboration with the Reform Unit Director, work with relevant
•   Ministries and cooperating partners to advance policy and institutional reform measures necessary for the success of the Project;
•   Coordinate with the Social and Gender Assessment Director to implement the
•   Institutionalising Gender Responsiveness sub-activity.
•   Coordinate with the Access Project Director and the Energy Efficiency and
•   Demand Side Management Project Director on those aspects of their projects that are closely linked to ECG.
•   Coordinate with the ESP Director to ensure the correct application of the MiDA and GoG environmental guidelines, policies and regulations in the execution of all Project Activities.

3) Reporting and Information Sharing:

•   Provide information and reports on the implementation progress of the Project to the COO, and as necessary to the MiDA Management Team, MiDA Board of Directors and MCC.
•   Prepare, update and monitor all relevant project documents including but not limited to: work plans, procurement plans, detailed financial plans, disbursement requests), risk management plans, and scoping documents {activity descriptions).
•   Provide technical inputs to disbursement requests, terms of reference, bidding documents, technical evaluation reports, and progress reports as required.
•   Coordinate integrated team input on progress reports and updates.
•   Ensure stakeholder participation in Project implementation and represent MiDA in public fora.

4) Technical Leadership

•   Identify resource requirements, bottlenecks, risks, and mitigation strategies, and reports on these to the COO. Also work with the Procurement Director and
•   Procurement Agent to develop procurement plans and oversee technical aspects of procurements related to the EFOT Project.
•   Work with the CFO and Fiscal Agent to process invoices, monitor project cashflow, and ensure accurate disbursement requests to MCC.
•   Evaluate reports from implementing entities on implementation progress and provide technical support to keep the EFOT Project on-track.
•   Effectively manage contracts for consultants and contractors implementing activities under the EFOT Project; these include but are not limited to: guidance and support; review and approval of deliverables; review and approval of invoices and change orders; and coordination and facilitation with key stakeholders to obtain information, approvals, and permits.
•   Performs all other tasks and responsibilities as requested by the COO or CEO.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advanced degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or other relevant field of study; Project Management Professional certification (PMP) is a plus.
•   At least ten (10) years of professional experience in a related field (Electricity Distribution Company preferably), including project management experience in large and complex projects as well as projects funded by international organisations.
•   Demonstrated experience of managing and delivering high quality large projects (of at least $30 million) on time and within budget, including experience developing, monitoring and updating relevant project management tools (schedules, budgets, scoping documents, risk management plans).
•   Knowledge of, and experience with, Ghana's electricity sector, preferably including an understanding of the Generation and Distribution challenges and related development strategies will be an asset.
•   Intimate knowledge of the regulatory and institutional framework that impact the EFOT Project (including EGG).
•   Ability to work closely with specialists in project-level infrastructure/engineering, environmental and social analysis, monitoring and evaluation, procurement, and financial management; Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary and multi- cultural local and international stakeholders and counterparts.
•   Capable of working with minimum supervision but with a good sense of what threshold requires the involvement of management. Experience in all phases of procurement and contract management required.
•   Competency in Microsoft Office applications, including MS Project and MS Excel.
•   Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications should be sent by e-mail addressed to jobcode270315@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