PWC Ghana Jobs: Coordinator, Planning and Research

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

Required Skills or Experience

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: [email protected]. 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.

Offer valid till 16th May 2011