Coordinator, Planning and Research – (ESS/11/04/06)
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.
Job Description:
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:
Reporting to the Director, Integrated Development Programmes, the Coordinator will be responsible for actual operationalisation of detailed plans that will translate corporate strategy into implementation and costed plans
Duty Location: Tamale and the Northern Savannah Area
Job Requirements:
* Minimum of Masters degree in planning, political science, economics, engineering, agriculture, social science, or allied fields in development studies
* Member of recognised professional association
* Minimum 10 years experience, 5 at senior management level in public/private sector, or international organisation
* Significant experience in development and strategic planning, and research
* Experience in socio-economic, environmental and infrastructure modelling
* Knowledge of planning and zoning laws, regulations and best practice
* Proficient in GIS related software
* 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
No comments:
Post a Comment