The government recently announced the establishment of the Savannah Accelerated Development Programme (SADA), an ambitious programme aimed at transforming the Northern part of Ghana economically and socially. The programme follows earlier interventions most of which ended with mixed results.
Poverty levels are still high in the North even though substantial resources have been invested over several years now. The annual floods arising from the spilling of the 'Bagre' Dam in Burkina Faso have always compounded our circumstances. This has led some people to question the readiness of the North for yet another development intervention. The SADA is particularly at the heels of major development programmes introduced in the country in recent past. These are the Highly Indebted Poor Countries Initiative (HIPC) and the Millennium Challenge Account. It is therefore important to examine the relationship between the North and these programmes to create a platform for assessing the readiness of the North for SADA.
Coordinator, Environment, Human Settlements and Infrastructure – (ESS/11/04/08)
Our client SAVANNAH ACCELERATED DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (SADA) is an independent agency mandated by the Government of Ghana to coordinate a comprehensive development agenda for the Northern Savannah Ecological Zone of Ghana. To achieve the agenda of promoting sustainable economic and social development, eradicating poverty, and improving quality of life, SADA seeks experienced professionals to join its senior management team.
Your role:
The successful candidate will report to the Director, Integrated Development Programmes. You will lead the conceptualisation and implementation of new model of sustainable environment management by integrating the development of strategic infrastructure with human settlements and the development of economic activities in an integrated manner
Duty Location: Tamale and the Northern Savannah Area
Job Requirements
* Minimum of a Masters degree in engineering, environmental management, planning or related field
* Member of recognized professional association
* Minimum of 10 years relevant working experience; 5 of which should be at senior management level
* Knowledge and experience in research methods and statistical procedures, and
* Knowledge of relevant planning and zoning laws
* Candidates must be literate in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications
How to apply:
Qualified applicants may send their CVs and application letters in addition to two referees to the address below. Applications should bear current telephone and email contacts of candidates and should be submitted to email: executive.search@gh.pwc.com. Please use job title and reference as emailing subject. Please visit www.ghana.gov.gh for detailed job descriptions and further information on SADA Ghana .
Closing 16th May, 2011
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