The Volta Lake Transport Company (VLTC) Ltd a subsidiary company of the Volta River Authority (VRA) whose mission is to promote viable, safe and efficient lake transport services to link the northern and the southern sectors of Ghana for the socio-economic development of the country and to facilitate both internal trade and sub-regional trade with landlocked neighboring countries, is seeking  to recruit qualified ad experienced personnel for the following position.

Manager, Project Implementation Unit (4-year contract)

Job Function:
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and provision of support services to the Project Implementation of Unit (PIU) that will oversee and manage a loan infrastructure and mechanism improvements on the Volta Lake.

Description Of The Job

. Manage Project budget and resource allocation
. Track project timeliness and deliverable using appropriate tools
. Monitor and report on progress of all projects to stakeholders
. Provide administrative and logistics support to the PIU team
. Provide accounting services by maintaining the project accounts and financial reports on stakeholders Procurement of service providers and recruitment of short/medium term personnel for the PIU

Requirements Of The Job

. A first degree in relevant field or its equivalent
. A second degree in Management/Finance will be an advantage
. In-depth knowledge of financial management
. A minimum of 15 years working experience, five of which should have been in a senior management position providing financial, administrative and logistics support
. Direct work experience in managing capital project
. Proven experience in People Management
. Ability to liaise with senior government officials and relevant stakeholders on project implementation issues
. Familiarity with business activities on the Volta Lake

In addition the candidates must:

. Have demonstrated ability to provide leadership and guidance to staff
. Be a team player, a good negotiator, with demonstrated ability to motivate staff and encourage participation in decision-making process
. Have a strong analytical, supervisory, interpersonal and communication skills
. Be energetic, proactive, dedicated, performance driven and capable of working under stress

Remuneration: Attractive with fringe benefits

How To Apply For The Job:

Interested applicants with the requisite qualifications and experience may apply, giving detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of their certificates, together with testimonials from two referees, both whom must be professionally connected with their work, and a contact telephone number, to reach the:

Director, Human Resources
Volta River Authority
P. O. Box M77
Accra

Location: Akosombo

Closing Date: June 21th, 2012