Responsibilities include:
• Provide overall leadership, management, and general technical direction of the activity • Lead the strategic planning of the project, including annual work plans, and provide overall vision and strategic planning for implementation • Serve as the principal liaison to USAID and ensure effective coordination with relevant Government of Ghana stakeholders, other donors/donor-funded projects, investors, and private and public sector stakeholders • Ensure that results, quality standards, and schedules are met on time and within budget • Coordinate closely with USAID and the Government of Ghana in developing, implementing, and reporting on the project • Ensure that project results are accurately and transparently captured and communicated at all levels • Coordinate and manage due diligence support, market research, and financial analyses for businesses • Establish relationships and partnerships with and between institutions • Ensure the integration of women, youth, and other underrepresented persons across programming. • Other duties as assigned
Qualification Required & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in international development, economics, finance, trade, agriculture, business administration, or a related field required • Minimum 10 years of experience working in financial services, private sector development, local and foreign direct investment, or trade in Ghana or West Africa • Minimum eight (8) years of supervisory experience • Proven expertise in at least one of the following sectors: agriculture, climate mitigation and adaptation, trade, apparel, WASH, renewable energy, or related sector • Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining relationships and networks with the private sector, business associations, and other actors in economic development • Demonstrated experience supporting development of businesses and/or investors • Excellent communication and interpretation skills, including an ability to negotiate for and mentor project business clients • Ability to cope with and function effectively in high stress and fluid environments • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity • Fluency in English required. Proficiency in at Twi or another local language desired
Location: Accra

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Closing Date: 22 January, 2025