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FrançaisUnder the implementation of the above-referenced programme, the current assignment foresees to provide a technical assistance team (TAT) in support to the contracting authority i.e. the office of National Authorising Officer of the Ministry of Finance. The CSO-RISE programme aims to contribute to inclusive growth and reduction of social inequalities. The proposed action has been designed to be implemented through grants supporting civil society organisations' (CSO) initiatives under the 11th European Development Fund (EDF).This support is to complement the future programmes foreseen under sector 2 (‘productive investments in agriculture in the savannah ecological zone’) and sector 3 (‘employment and social protection and employment creation’).
In this regard, a TAT will assist the contracting authority with the following activities: preparation of a call for proposals, design and implementation of a monitoring and evaluation tool applying for the grant projects, develop a knowledge management and communication strategies with third parties including dissemination of best practices, and any other ancillary tasks that might be requested.
Qualifications and skills
The key expert should have at least a Master's Degree in a business related subject such as Economics, Finance, Management, Investment Promotion, Industrial Economics, or other relevant fields or equivalent professional experience of at least 2 years in addition to the requested general professional experience.
General professional experience
At least 10 years of relevant professional work experience, of which 5 years as a professional in international and domestic investment promotion.
Specific professional experience
• Proven experience in working with / building capacity of investment promotion agencies and/or sector associations.
• Broad range of experience in investment promotion, ranging from the development of investment appraisal skills in key agencies, to strengthening the institutional framework for investment promotion as well as the identification of target markets, preparation of investment briefs and delivery of investment seminars.
• Excellent written and oral communication in English required.
• Solid IT skills.
The location of the programme will be in Accra at the Association of Ghana Industries (AGI). Moreover, interventions may be required at the regional and district levels and outside Ghana.
The intended start date is February 2018 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 36 months from this date.
Are you intersted to work with us in Ghana ? Send your most recent CV to: Barbara.Braun [at] afci.de Please note, that only shorslisted experts will be contacted