LOCAL GOVERNANCE AND DECENTRALIZATION PROGRAM (LOGODEP);

The Local Governance and Decentralization Program (LOGODEP) is a three year USAID-funded program with a mandate to cover all 17 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in Ghanas Western Region. Our work is underpinned by USAID/Ghanas Strategic Objective 5, Strengthened Democratic and Decentralized Governance through Civic Involvement.

LOGODEP is being implemented by MSI, an international development consultancy company based in Washington, DC, in collaboration with SNV, a Dutch development organization with strong presence and experience in Ghana.

We work in 5 MMDAs to: (a) expand public participation in local governance; (b) support targeted districts to increase the amount of funds they generate internally; and (c) achieve comprehensive development planning for local districts.

Job Summary

Role:

To assist the Local Governance Expert (LGE) and represent LOGODEP as the frontline link with communities and MMDAs for delivering LOGODEP project implementation activities related to:

Component two - integrated development planning to increase internally generated funds achieved.

Primary responsibilities:

•   Help to introduce the new spatial planning systems and approaches to targeted MMDAs for increasing IGFs.
•   Help to improve medium term and annual planning and budget systems in the Municipal, Metropolitan and District Assemblies
•   Help Improving management and access to property and other revenue data.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Relevant educational qualification in Regional/Settlement or Development Planning, Development Studies, Political Science, and other relevant fields (Masters Degree or equivalent).
•   A minimum of 5 years working experience in local governance issues is required.
•   Skills and knowledge in local government structures, Local Government Finance, Auditing and/or development facilitation, will be considered an advantage

Location: Takoradi

How To Apply For The Job

Detailed job profile is available upon request from LOGODEP office Takoradi (PLOT No 42 Airport Ridge) or please email:

logodep@msi-ghana.com

Closing Date: 20 September, 2013

Typed applications with CV, and details of three referees to reach the LOGODEP Program Management Unit by September 20, 2013, addressed to logodep@msi-ghana.com, or to MSI, DTD PLT 42, Airport Ridge, Takoradi.

•   The right not to make an appointment is reserved.
•   Interviews will be held in Takoradi in September 2013.

NOTE: ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED