Duties/Responsibilities
Under the overall guidance of the Chief Director, through the Technical Director (Lands) of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, the Project Co-ordinator will be responsible for the overall co-ordination and day-to-day management of the Project and will head the Project Co-ordinating Unit established for the purposes of the project.

The Coordinator will be the main link between the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and Implementation Agencies, Development Partners and other relevant Ministries and Agencies.

Specifically, the Project Coordinator's functions will include the following:

•   Provide overall oversight and guidance on Land Administration Project Phase II implementation at both the Ministry and Implementing Agencies to ensure the successful and effective attainment of goals and objectives set under the Project;
•   Ensure that the Implementing Agencies abide by the tenets of the project implementation manual;
•   Advise the Ministry through the Technical Director (Lands) on all matters relating to the project.
•   Liaise with Development Partners, Implementing Agencies, Customary Land Authorities and Civil Society Organizations on matters relating to the project.
•   Act as Secretary to the National Project Steering Committee and coordinate meetings of the project.
•   Prepare consolidated results-based narrative and financial periodic progress reports for project management and to relevant bodies, in accordance with approved reporting formats and timing and co-ordinate Implementation Support Missions.
•   Have overall responsibility for all project staff within the Project Coordinating Unit and ensure that all such staff performs their functions effectively.
•   Lead the preparation of Annual Work Plans and Procurement Plans for the various activities of the project.
•   Supervise the implementation of Work Plans by Implementation Agencies and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture on issues related to food security and specialist as well as consultants that will be engaged under the project;
•   In collaboration with Implementing Agencies, identify, recruit and monitor the performance of consultancies to be undertaken by international/national consultants;
•   Provide leadership and guidance in establishing and implementing the planning, organizing and control of project operations;
•   Ensure the development and maintenance of MIS to track the Project's progress and performance and the effectiveness of implementation assistance provided by NGOs and Consultants.
•   Review and advise on workplans and cash flow projections;
•   Ensure that all assets of the Project are managed efficiently in all areas of the Unit's operations and are used solely for the purpose for which they were procured;
•   Prepare semi-annual progress report to the IDA and CIDA.
•   Facilitate and ensure the timely procurement and delivery of various inputs and technical equipment in collaboration with the Procurement Specialist and Implementation Agencies in accordance with GoG/lDA guidelines; and
•   Any other functions assigned by the Chief Director, through the Technical Director, (Lands).

Qualification Required & Experience

The Project Co-ordinator must have a minimum qualification of:

•   Post-Graduate Degree in Land Administration related field (Land Economy, Planning, Geodetic Engineering etc;)
•   At least Seven (7) years post graduate working experience of which five (5) years must have been in a project related management position;
•   Must be a proven person who has the drive and takes initiative;
•   Must have evidence of provision of transformational leadership;
•   Good knowledge in information systems preferably Land Information Systems;
•   Good analytical, writing, communication and interpersonal skills;
•   Proficiency in computer and monitoring and evaluation software including GlS and conventional land related databases (Arc View; Arc GIS etc);
•   Must have a good track record of performance and achievements;
•   Substantial work experience in Decentralization and Land Administration on the African continent, preferably in Ghana; and
•   Membership of recognized professional body(ies) is an advantage.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application and detailed curriculum vitae to the following address not later than Friday, 5th September, 2014.

THE TECHNICAL DIRECTOR (LANDS)
GHANA LAND ADMINISTRATION PROJECT
ROOM 2
FORMER WILDLIFE HEADOFFICE
POST OFFICE BOX M 212, MINISTRIES, ACCRA

TEL.: 0302-666711/687308/663133
Email: info@ghanalap.gov.gh

Closing Date: 22 August, 2014