Access Project Officer

About the role

The Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) manages the implementation of a poverty reduction Compact between the Government of Ghana and the Millennium Challenge Corporation. This Access Project Officer supports the Access Project Manager in the day-to-day running of the project, reporting to the Access Project Manager. The position is based in Accra.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Access Project Manager in daily project activities and ensure timely, quality delivery.
• Coordinate with the MiDA team and implementing entities, and liaise with key stakeholders such as government institutions, trade associations including market women associations, ECG and NEDCo.
• Develop Terms of Reference for planned studies and coordinate their implementation.
• Support contract management for consultants and contractors, including reviewing deliverables, invoices and change orders.
• Prepare information for the MiDA management team (Infrastructure, Monitoring & Evaluation, Economics, Procurement, Environment and Social Performance, Communications).
• Interface with MCC field staff in Ghana and technical staff in Washington DC.
• Help prepare work plans, budgets, implementation and procurement reports.
• Keep up with implementation timelines through regular liaison with sector and implementation staff.

Required profile

• University degree in engineering, urban development planning or a related field.
• Approximately five or more years of progressive experience managing projects and analytical work.
• Knowledge of technical and professional issues in the energy sector.
• Experience writing Terms of Reference for data collection on social and economic issues in urban and peri-urban communities.
• Experience in research and in implementing infrastructure service delivery projects.
• Willingness to make regular field visits and work with multiple stakeholders under tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and local languages; knowledge of the Ghanaian economy and development plans is highly valued.

Required skills

• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, including MS Project and MS Excel.
• Project management and excellent organizational skills.

To apply, send a CV (no more than four pages) with three professional references and a one-page cover note explaining how your background fits the role, by e-mail to the job code listed on the MiDA website, by no later than midnight on Monday, 4 May 2015. Applications are confidential and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.