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.

Reports to: Environment and Social Performance Director

Roles and Responsibilities:

•   Lead MiDA's efforts to integrate health and safety considerations into project design and implementation. This includes: (a) ensuring mat all projects 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
•   Guide the development and review of key health and safety documents including (but not limited to) Health and Safety Plans and health and safety reporting (including accident reporting and root cause analyses).
•   Collaborate closely with the Director for Environmental and Social Performance, the ECG and NEDCo Financial and Operation Turnaround Project Managers and the Access Project Manager.
•   Carry out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented and are consistent with IFC performance Standards;
•   Keep MiDA's management team and MCC informed of ESP risks, opportunities, and recommended actions

Qualification Required & Experience

•   University degree in a field related to occupational health and safety.
•   At least five (5) years of experience developing and implementing strategies to manage health and safety risks, both to workers and the public, including experience monitoring compliance of large construction firms in the field.
•   Familiarity with international best practices in health and safety, including IFC Performance Standards 2 and 4.
•   Demonstrated ability to provide effective oversight and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and institutions including technical experts, government officials, construction supervisors, and civil society.
•   Demonstrated ability to manage a variety of tasks with minimal supervision.
•   Strong computer skills.
•   Excellent written and verbal English skills. Local language skills a plus.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications should be sent by e-mail addressed to:-

jobcode350315@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, 4th. May, 2015.

Closing Date: 04 May, 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