The Programme Support Unit of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA-PSU).

Job Summary

The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) seeks to engage the services of a Consultant with expertise in Public Financial Management (PFM) in undertaking a one (1) year contract in Ghana. The objective of this work is to strengthen CIDA's ability to maintain up-to-date knowledge of PFM policies and practices in Ghana and to analyse issues and trends in this sector.

Background:
The CIDA Programme in Ghana places a high priority on aid effectiveness, including respect for the principles of Country ownership and use of Country systems. Accordingly, a significant proportion of CIDA official development assistance in Ghana is channelled through (direct) general and sectoral budget support, as well as through smaller targeted project investment. It is thus critically important to have access to PFM expertise to advise on the context for budgetary support and other Programme-based approaches to inform decisions with respect to current and planned investments.

Status: Full Time Consultant (up to 20 days/month)
Duration: Initially for one year, with an option by CIDA to extend the duration of the contract for up to two additional periods of one year each (for a possible total duration of three years)

Qualification Required & Experience

Mandatory Requirements:

•  The Consultant must be legally and operationally permitted to work in Ghana. Any non-Ghanaian citizen will be required to provide a valid residence and work permit (for a minimum of twelve (12) months)
•  The Consultant must have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree (undergraduate) from a recognised University
•  The Consultant must have a minimum of five (5) years (within the past ten (10) years) experience as a manager or as an advisor in at least one of the two following areas:
1)  The Core dimensions of an open and orderly PFM system;
2)  PFM Reform initiatives; and consulting capacity in Africa, preferably in Ghana

Other Technical Requirements:

•  Applicants will also be assessed on other technical requirements such as: familiarity with PFM systems and current reforms in progress in Ghana; and experience in PFM and reporting, and project management.
•  The applicants must also have the ability to communicate effectively in English both in writing and orally, take directions, work autonomously, and to work as part of multidisciplinary teams

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified candidates are invited to obtain a copy of the "Request for Proposal" (RFP) document from the CIDA-PSU (38 Independence Avenue) for detailed instructions on how to apply. Applicants residing outside of the Greater Accra Region can request a copy of the RFP document by sending an e-mail to:

info@psu-ghana.org  or

Records and Contracts Officer
CIDA-PSU, 38 Independence Avenue
Ridge

Or call on Telephone: 030-7011728/9 ext. 1122

Closing Date: 25 March, 2013

Only candidates who meet the mandatory requirements will be contacted