Junior expert / Public Finance Needed in Ghana

Country: Ghana

Project title: Technical Support for Effective Mobilization and Efficient Management of Non-Tax Revenue in Ghana / EC funded project

Position: Junior expert / Public Finance

Objectives: The specific objectives of the assignment is to
• identify Non-Tax Revenue potentials in Ghana (both existing and new sources);
• identify factors militating the ability of MDAs to exploit their potential to generate revenue
• draft a national policy on Non-Tax Revenue;
• streamline procedures and business process in Non-Tax Revenue mobilization;
• improve transparency and management of Government of Ghana equity investments in SOEs/JVCs;
• improve guidelines/policy on dividend payment to Government

Experts profile:
• 3 year previous work experience in Public Sector Financial Management;
• 1 year previous experience in carrying out either review of or assistance to Government entities involved in receiving and managing revenues (e.g. fees, charges or taxes);
• A Master degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or a relevant experience of at least 5 years is required;
• The working language of the present assignment will be English. Excellent written and oral skills are required;
• Previous experience in ACP countries or participation in similar assignments is an advantage.

Number of working days: 40
Language: English
Project start: 03/09/2012
Apply by: 14/06/2012

The interested candidates should apply by sending their CVs and contact details (phone number and email) to [email protected] clearly indicating (i) country and (ii) title of the position to which they apply. The CV should clearly demonstrate meeting of all the requirements mentioned in the requested profile