The five year USAID/USDA West Africa Analytical Support Services and Evaluations for Sustainable Systems (ASSESS) program is responsible for program evaluations in the Regional Economic Growth portfolio of the US Government’s foreign assistance programs to the region. This portfolio includes programs in agriculture, trade, environment, and the energy in 21 countries of West and Central Africa. The program currently has, but is not limited to, four components:

•   Program Evaluation (including both impact and performance evaluations)
•   Capacity Building of local institutions in M&E
•   Knowledge and Information Dissemination,
•   The African Center of Excellence (ACE), a regional training center. The ACE will serve as a focal point for the Mission’s convening power that brings together USAID colleagues and development partners to promote Agency priorities in foreign affairs. The facility will act as a center for knowledge management and exchange that advances USAID Forward reform initiatives through learning and collaboration.

Job Summary

Major Roles and Responsibilities:

•   Responsible for a range of duties that include designing and implementing effective office management systems, including logistics, procurement, finance and supervision of administrative staff for the ASESS Team.
•   Responsible for making local and international travel arrangements for individuals fielded to provide ASSESS services in any of the 21 countries covered by the program. Supports travellers logistically while they are deployed.
•   Assists COP and Program Coordinator as needed to compile information for quarterly ASSESS reports and for weekly and monthly updates.
•   Reviews all fiscal transactions to ensure their compliance within guidelines of USAID.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.
•   Progressively responsible work experience, including office administration for a minimum of seven (7) years for Bachelor level, or a minimum of five (5) years for Masters level.
•   Familiarity with US Government assistance programs a plus.
•   High proficiency in spoken and written English.
•   Proficiency in spoken and written French desirable.
•   West African Nationals are encouraged to apply

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified and interested candidates with the minimum qualifications may apply by sending a CV and cover letter with contact details to the attention of the Search Consultant, indicating the position applied for by:

By email to: assess.search@gmail.com

By hand/courier to: c/o ShawbellConsulting Limited, No 9 Klottey Crescent, Labone Junction By Pass, Ring Road East, North Labone, Accra

By post to: P.O. Box KIA9022, Airport Accra, GHANA

Closing Date: 22 July, 2014