Project Summary:
The anticipated five-year USAID project aims to reduce corruption, increase accountability and build capacity of designated institutions within the Government of Ghana at the regional and district levels.
The anticipated five-year USAID project aims to reduce corruption, increase accountability and build capacity of designated institutions within the Government of Ghana at the regional and district levels.
Position Summary:
The Chief of Party (COP) will manage and supervise all project activities, staff, and partners and have overall responsibility for the successful performance of the project. He/she will provide technical and administrative leadership for the entire program, ensuring that all objectives are achieved. In addition, the COP will serve in a technical advisory capacity to lead particular components of the program.
The Chief of Party (COP) will manage and supervise all project activities, staff, and partners and have overall responsibility for the successful performance of the project. He/she will provide technical and administrative leadership for the entire program, ensuring that all objectives are achieved. In addition, the COP will serve in a technical advisory capacity to lead particular components of the program.
- Provide
technical and administrative leadership for the entire project, ensuring
that all objectives are achieved.
- Provide
senior technical assistance to the Government of Ghana’s (GOG)
anti-corruption, accountability agencies and civil society groups to
strengthen their institutional capabilities and facilitate coordination
with other GOG and nongovernmental organizations.
- Oversee
internal management of the project including the budget and performance
monitoring and evaluation.
- Provide
technical assistance to project counterparts and grantees in areas of
expertise and oversee grants management.
- Serve
as principal liaison with USAID, counterparts and other donors. Report to
MSI/US on major technical, managerial and financial issues related to the
project.
Qualifications:
- Experience
promoting anti-corruption and transparency reforms in collaboration with
civil society, private sector and government institutions, preferably in
Africa, and should be skilled in suggesting appropriate anti-corruption
models from other countries. Experience in Ghana is strongly desired.
- The
COP should also have prior experience as a Chief of Party managing complex
assistance projects. At least five years of experience in a senior
level project management/leadership position required. Experience managing
USAID-funded projects is required.
- Graduate
level degree in law, public administration, political science or similar
field preferred.
- Strong
communication skills and an appreciation for cultural sensitivity
required.
- Willingness
and ability to travel within Ghana.
- Fluency
in English.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will
be contacted. No phone calls, please.
