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: Reform Unit Director

Roles and Responsibilities:

•   Support the MiDA Reform Unit Manager and relevant line ministries in efforts related to the implementation of reform activities including sector policy reforms and support for the financial and operational turnaround of ECG and NEDCo, particularly with respect to the introduction of private sector participation. This may include writing background documents, analytical briefs, policy notes and updates; compiling and evaluating data; identifying and assessing economic, social and political trends; analyzing the potential impact of various reforms.
•   With respect to one or more of the reforms, take more of a lead role in support of the Reform Unit Manager and serve as backup to fellow Reform Unit Associate on their reform portfolio.
•   In coordination with other MiDA Managers (most notably the Power Sector Generation Improvement Project Manager, the ECG Financial and Operational Turnaround Project Manager, the NEDCo Financial and Operational Turnaround Project Manager, and the Regulatory Strengthening Project Manager), prepare a detailed implementation plan for the various reform activities under multiple Projects, including identifying resource requirements, bottlenecks, risks and mitigation strategies. Assist the MiDA Project Managers with the management of implementation by consultants and Government affiliates.
•   Support the MiDA Project Managers with the development of terms of reference (TORs) or statements of work (SOW), evaluation of bids and selection of service providers, and management of contracts for consulting services related to the reform activities. Assist with the review of submissions from consultants, induding work plans, timelmes and especially substantive deliverables.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   University degree in any of the following: Public Administration / Public Affairs, International Relations. Engineering, Business Administration, Law (Master's degree or equivalent is preferred).
•   Approximately five (5) or more years of relevant experience in public administration / program management.
•   Familiarity and knowledge of GoG processes and organizational dynamics.
•   Knowledge of the energy sector is viewed as a plus.
•   Proven ability to work in a national and international context.
•   Demonstrated professionalism, good judgment, and flexibility to work, as may be necessary, outside normal work hours to meet needs of the position.
•   Ability to work with multidisdplinary teams and institutions.
•   Strong computer skills (MS Office, Internet)
•   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:-

jobcode400315@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