Expertise France Project Leader – Project Sustainable Cities Jobs in Ghana
Project Description
With a total population of 30.4 million people in 2019 and more than 55% living in cities, Ghana has a dense network of urban areas mostly concentrated along the Atlantic coast and in the Ashanti Region. The country is halfway through urbanisation, and has benefited from an urban economic network more advanced than other countries in West Africa.
While the first period of urbanisation has generated job creation and opportunities, improved living conditions and reduced poverty for many Ghanaians, the country now faces the challenges of economic efficiency and social inclusion within its urban areas, where globally basic services are still lacking.
In addition, unplanned spatial expansion of urban and metropolitan areas and their limited connectivity within and across Ghana’s cities is a challenge, increasing social and environmental costs, unequal and inadequate access to basic services, health risks and ecological damages.
Job Description
To support the implementation of the “Sustainable Cities” project, Expertise France is looking for a Project Leader. Under the responsibility of the Head of Urban Development and Circular Economy Unit of Expertise France, the Project Leader will be responsible for the overall coordination of the project and the management of the project unit based in two offices in Accra and Tamale.
The project unit will be managed by the Project Leader and composed of on-site support and transversal functions dedicated to the project: deputy project leader, logistics officer, administration and finance Leader, accounting and finance assistants, logistics and security officer, drivers.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic and operational project steering
Provide dynamic, strategic leadership, vision and direction to the Project
Define the strategic and operational orientations of the project: carry out the technical and budgetary planning of the programme in cooperation with the Project Steering Committee
Ensure implementation and follow-up in line with the Project’s objectives and be responsible for meeting the targets set forth in the logframe and delivery of annual reports and work plans
Guarantee the efficient implementation of the project: the activities are performed and the deliverables are delivered in time and with respect to associated budget
Supervise the budgetary and accounting management of the project in line with the requirements of Expertise France and of the European Union
In collaboration with the Deputy Project Leader, identify the needs for short and long term expertise/ assignments within the available budget, planning and steering the assignments, and support for the local and international long and short-term experts
Support the team in the framing of ad hoc expertise assignments and ensure technical quality control of all deliverables in conjunction with the team
Ensure project accountability and learning
Manage the monitoring of the project in conjunction with the team and EF head office monitoring officer
Project representation and communication
Establish, develop and maintain strong and sound relations with the project stakeholders and project beneficiaries, in the first place the Ghanaian partners and the Delegation of the European Union in Accra
Represent the project and Expertise France towards all partners
Take part in sector coordination activities and ensure synergies with institutional, technical partners and donors operating in Ghana (AFD, World Bank, GIZ, UN Habitat, AfDB, etc.)
Ensure the sharing of information on the project within the AFD Group (geographical coordinator of Expertise France, local AFD agency) and with the French Embassy in Ghana
Supervise the design and finalization of the communication plan and MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning) strategy, and coordinate the corresponding activities
Publicize the project and promote the results, with the support of EF communication unit and in collaboration with the European Union and partners concerned
Foster synergies with other projects implemented by EF if deemed relevant.
Administrative and financial management
Contribute to the development and updating of project management tools and procedures and ensure their proper application
Ensure compliance with the procedures required by Expertise France and the EU (eligibility rules for expenses, purchases, contracts, grants, reports etc.)
Supervise the internal financial reporting of Expertise France (financial monitoring, forecasts and budget closures) and the external budgetary reporting to the donor
Coordinate and participate to the elaboration of technical and financial activity reports in collaboration with the project team.
Project team management
Coordinate and manage the all team: contribute to the recruitment of project team members, define the operational objectives of each team member, organize workload and work plans, set up regular team meetings, etc.
Support the creation and provide inputs to organisational tools (RACI chart, on-site team organization plans across key events, etc.) and oversee their use
Manage and follow-up the Tamale Project Office
Ensure that the safety procedures are implemented and complied with, in coordination with EF Safety Department
Ensure proper administrative management of the staff
Ensure dynamic and positive work atmosphere.
Position Requirements
Education / Qualification
Master’s degree in international development, urban planning, sustainable development, environment or any other relevant discipline
Fluent in spoken and written English and French
Computer literacy and IT savviness: text processing tools, spread sheet tools, financial and planning tools.
Professional experience
A minimum of 15 years of working experience in urban planning / sustainable development
At least 5 years directly managing staffs and project teams;
Proven experience coordinating, managing and leading complex projects, international teams in donor funded projects, for at least 2 projects ;
Demonstrated experience in international projects implementation and a strong track record of EU-funded projects’ management
Strong technical expertise in urban development issues
Demonstrated experience in institutional capacity-building related to urban development
Additional specific requirements
Demonstrated management experiences in a multicultural environment
Proven skills in negotiation, listening, setting priorities, problem-solving and decision-making, in particular in interactions with the EU and its network, diplomatic delegations and other external partners
A strong sense of organisation, rigour and autonomy is required
Excellent communication skills: diplomacy and communication with private or public partners, local and international
Ability to analyze, design and deliver a context-specific solution
Excellent analytical and reporting skills
Strong ability to evolve in a political and sensitive environment
Experience working in Ghana or Gulf of Guinea region will be an asset
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Expertise France Project Leader – Project Sustainable Cities Jobs in Ghana
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