Junior Advisor (GovID) - GIZ Ghana

The “Governance for Inclusive Development” (GovID) programme supports the implementation at both the local and the national levels. To achieve this, the programme implements measures in five areas of intervention and among them is the strengthening of accountability mechanisms for budgetary implementation.

Under this is the Accountability Component which focuses on internal audit processes and accountability at both national and subnational levels.

Scope of the Role

• The role of the Junior Accountability Advisor will be to support the work of the Accountability Component.
• This will entail supporting institutions like Internal Audit Agency, Ghana Audit Service, Civil Society, resource governance and local authorities to enhance accountability at both the National and local levels.

Tasks

• Assist with the development of concepts, and monitors the implementation of project/ programme plans and activities in close consultation with advisors, management, and partners
• Participate in formulating project actions plans and helps synchronize the planning with counterparts
• Support Technical Advisors to prepare, implement and document training events, workshops, forums, team meetings and other project activities
• Develop and maintain contact with relevant stakeholders
• Collects, processes, and distributes relevant information
• Participate in meetings, seminars, and workshops etc.
• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management
  
  

Qualification Required & Experience

• Masters/MSc Degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Public
• Administration, Development Studies, or related fields.
• At least basic knowledge and a strong interest in the topics of
• Accountability, Transparency, Anti-Corruption, or Public Financial Management.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• At least three (3) years of professional experience
• Working experience with GIZ, similar development organizations, and local government actors
• Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks related to design, planning, and implementation of programme, managing data, and reporting;
• Motivated team player with an organized, independent, systematic, proactive, detail- and goal-oriented work approach. Ability to quickly
  grasp complex issues
• Ability to express yourself well both verbally and in writing;
• Excellent knowledge of the English language; German being an advantage

Location: Accra