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: Generation Project Director

Roles and Responsibilities:

•   Assist the Director to coordinate with the MiDA team, relevant Implementing Entities, and other cooperating partners, to execute !he activities under the Program implementation Agreement.
•   Effectively handle relationships between MiDA, the Energy Commission (EC), the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PRC), the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), and the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum (MoEP), and any other cooperating partners involved in implementing the Regulatory Strengthening Project.
•   In close collaboration with the Reform Unit, work with relevant Ministries and cooperating partners to advance policy and institutional reform measures necessary for the success of the Project; in this respect, ensure that any Conditions Precedent related to the Project are met in accordance with the set time frame
•   Coordinate with the ESP Director to ensure the correct application of the MiDA and GoG environmental guidelines, policies and regulations in the execution of all Project Activities.
•   Assist the Director to undertake Reporting and Information Sharing
•   Provide information and reports on the implementation progress of the Project to the COO, and as necessary to the MiDA Management Team (including Directors of: Infrastructure; Monitoring and Evaluation; Finance, Procurement; Environmental and Social Performance; and Communications/Public Outreach) MiDA Board of Directors and MCC
•   Prepare, update and monitor all relevant project documents including but not limited to: work plans, procurement plans, detailed financial plans, disbursement requests), risk management plans and scoping documents (activity descriptions)
•   Provide technical inputs to disbursement requests, terms of reference, bidding documents, technical evaluation reports, and progress reports as required. Coordinate integrated team input on progress reports and updates.
•   Ensure stakeholder participation in Project implementation and represent MiDA in public forums with respect to the Project
•   Assist the Director to undertake Technical Activities identify   resource   requirements, bottlenecks, risks,  and mitigation strategies, and reports to COO.
•   Evaluate reports from implementing entities on implementation progress and provide technical support to keep the Project on-track.
•   Prepare all relevant project documents including but not limited to: work plans procurement plans, detailed financial plans, disbursement requests, terms of reference, bidding documents, technical evaluation reports, and progress reports
•   Effectively manage contracts for consultants and contractors implementing activities under the Project; these include but are not limited to: guidance and support; review and approval of deliverables,  review  and approval of invoices  and  change orders; and coordination and facilitation with key stakeholders to obtain information, approvals, and permits.
•   Coordinate with the Procurement Director and Procurement Agent to develop procurement plans and oversee technical aspects of procurements related to the Project
•   Coordinate with the CFO and Fiscal Agent to process invoices, monitor project cash flow, and ensure accurate disbursement requests to MCC.
•   Perform all other tasks and responsibilities as requested by the Director

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advanced degree in economics, public administration, the law, or other relevant field of study.
•   At least four (4) years of professional experience in a related field (economics, regulation, public administration) including project management experience as well as projects funded by international organizations and experience tn all phases of procurement and contract management..
•   Demonstrated history of assisting in the delivery of high quality projects on time and within budget.
•   Knowledge of, and experience with, Ghana's electricity sector, preferably including an understanding of the policy, legal, regulatory, and institutional framework and related organizational dynamics
•   Understanding of the basic cost structure for delivering electricity to consumers as well as information requirements for monitoring utility performance.
•   Ability to work closely with specialists in project-level economic and social analysis, monitoring and evaluation, procurement, and financial management and to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural local and international stakeholders and partners
•   Capable of working with minimum supervision but with a good sense of what threshold requires the involvement of senior managers; this implies confidence and ability to make independent assessments and decisions, as appropriate, without constantly seeking approval from senior management.
•   Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office applications, including MS Project and MS Excel
•   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:-

jobcode340315@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