SENIOR ADVISOR ( PROGRAM OFFICER )

• Advises Ambassador and diplomatic staff on issues of domestic politics and policy, including parliamentary and constitutional affairs, chieftaincy issues, protocol, party politics and national budget.
• Manages development projects within a variety of areas, potentially including governance, human rights, environment/climate change, health and education.
• Supports embassy's efforts on private sector development.

• Academic background preferably Post Graduate qualification in Development, Economics, Geography, Law or related field with a minimum of ten (10) years relevant working experience.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the Ghanaian public and private sector(s)
• Demonstrate strong understanding of the social, economic, political and governance issues in Ghana.
• Experience of development programme management desirable.
• Knowledge and understanding of Ghanaian institutions, traditions and cultural settings.

• Strong interpersonal skills and possess a good social network.
• Team Player but demonstrates the ability to work independently.
• Adaptable and able to learn new systems and methods of working quickly.
• High integrity and strong ethical standards
• Ability to work well a multi-cultural setting.

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