USAID/West Africa is looking for a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Project Management Specialist - Clean Energy/Infrastructure.

The incumbent helps to implement key aspects of a major USAID programme to increase trade and investment - in particular the investment in clean energy and trade-related transportation Infrastructure

Salary Range: GH¢24,604.00 - GH¢36,904.00 (depending on qualification and experience)

Qualification Required & Experience

Education & Prior Work Experience:

•  A Master's degree in science, engineering, finance or business is required
•  A minimum of five years of job related professional-level experience in a related role is required
•  Prior experience in project design, implementation, and usage of complex IT systems for monitoring and evaluation of projects and results/budget tracking and documentation is required

Language Proficiency: English Level 4 - fluent (speaking, reading, writing) is required

How To Apply For The Job

For the full requirements (including citizenship, Security and Medical Clearances) for the position and job description please contact: acpersonnel@usaid.gov or http://transition.usaid.gov/westafrica

Interested individuals should submit cover letter, curriculum vitae (not more than 3 pages) and completed self-assessment form (available at the above website/email address) with details of three referees to:

The Project Management Specialist - Clean Energy/Infrastructure
USAID/West Africa
P. O. Box 1630
Accra

Or by email: acpersonnel@usaid.gov

Closing Date: 31 August, 2012

Applications without all of these three documents will not be considered. Applicants must address each selection criterion detailed in this announcement and the position description with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. When submitting your application via email, please always start the subject line with the position title of "Project Management Specialist - Clean Energy/Infrastructure"

USAID/West Africa anticipates awarding one (1) Personal Service Contract (PSC) as a result of this announcement. Please note that this does not constitute any guarantee that a PSC will be awarded as result of this announcement.